56 h. ago Connecticut woman accused of holding stepson captive for 20 years pleads not guilty

The 32-year-old paints a picture of two decades of severe abuse, while his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, denies all wrongdoing, writes Josh Marcus

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5 d. ago Gérard Depardieu admits to grabbing sexual assault accuser by the hips

Actor denies this was assault and tells court any crude comments were due to his bad moodGérard Depardieu has admitted in court to grabbing by the hips a woman who accuses him of sexual assault, but denied this was assault and said any crude comments he may have made were because of his bad mood.A towering figure of French cinema, Depardieu, 76, has faced a growing number of sexual assault allegations in recent years. The actor has consistently denied any wrongdoing and this is the first case for which he is standing trial. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Tokyo court orders dissolution of ‘Moonies’ Unification Church

Assassination of former Japanese prime minister in 2022 spurred official request for South Korean-based sect to be closedA court in Japan has ordered the Unification Church to be dissolved after a government request that was spurred by the investigation into the 2022 assassination of the former prime minister Shinzo Abe.The church, founded in South Korea and nicknamed the “Moonies” after its late founder, Sun Myung Moon, is accused of pressuring followers into making life-ruining donations, and blamed for child neglect among its members, although it has denied any wrongdoing. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Rocket engine CEO accused of spending investor cash on ‘clandestine weekends’ with ‘call girls’

Exclusive: RocketStar CEO Christopher Craddock is accused of brazen financial wrongdoing, but his attorney told The Independent that the company “denies the allegations and looks forward to vindicating itself in court.”

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6 d. ago Startup CEO accused of spending investor cash on ‘call girls’ after financial regulators barred him from Wall Street

Exclusive: RocketStar CEO Christopher Craddock is accused of brazen financial wrongdoing, but his attorney told The Independent that the company “denies the allegations and looks forward to vindicating itself in court.”

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6 d. ago French actor Gerard Depardieu in court as sexual assault trial begins

Depardieu denies any wrongdoing. He has said he is prepared to answer the court's questions

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1 week ago UK politics live: Lib Dem councillor among latest defections to Reform UK, Farage reveals

Farage holds press conference after police launched an investigation into suspended MP Rupert Lowe, who denies claims of wrongdoing

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1 week ago UK politics live: Nigel Farage addresses Rupert Lowe ‘turbulence’ while revealing defections to Reform

The press conference comes after police launched an investigation into suspended MP Rupert Lowe, who denies claims of wrongdoing

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1 week ago UK politics live: Nigel Farage attends Reform press conference while Rupert Lowe ‘bullying’ scandal hangs over

The press conference comes after police launched an investigation into suspended MP Rupert Lowe, who denies claims of wrongdoing

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2 w. ago 'Potentially world class': Antoine Dupont sings praises of Scotland star ahead of Six Nations France clash

Scotland No 15 has impressed one of best rugby players on planet

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2 w. ago How a man risked death by setting home on fire to escape after 20 years of alleged captivity

The 32-year-old paints a picture of two decades of severe abuse, while his stepmother, Kimberly Sullivan, denies all wrongdoing, writes Josh Marcus

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2 w. ago Simon Easterby disappointed with comments around Antoine Dupont injury incident

Les Bleus won 42-27 in Dublin last weekend to end Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes.

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2 w. ago Ireland coach Simon Easterby hits back at France over Antoine Dupont 's***storm'

The controversy over the circumstances around Antoine Dupont's injury in Dublin continues to rage on

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2 w. ago Gael Fickou comes in from the cold as France and Scotland name teams for Six Nations decider

Fickou make his first appearance of this year’s Six Nations and Maxime Lucu is in for the injured Antoine Dupont while Gregor Brown and Matt Fagerson are the two Scotland changes

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2 w. ago No malicious intent – Andrew Porter denies wrongdoing in Antoine Dupont incident

France star Dupont faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

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2 w. ago Met Police launch probe into suspended Reform MP Rupert Lowe over ‘verbal threats’

The MP was stripped of the whip on Friday and denies all allegations of wrongdoing

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2 w. ago NFL star Odell Beckham Jr denies allegations in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawsuit

Woman claims player was involved in assaultBeckham says he was not in California at timeNFL star Odell Beckham Jr has denied any wrongdoing after saying he was named in a lawsuit that alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs initiated a gang-rape against a woman in California.In an initial lawsuit filed in October, Ashley Parham claims she was lured to an apartment in Orinda, California, and assaulted by multiple men. She alleges the assault was watched by Combs, who she had claimed had played a part in the killing of Tupac Shakur. An amended lawsuit filed on Friday is understood to have named former Beckham as one of her attackers. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Six Nations announce decision on shock accusation over 'reprehensible' incident

France were furious about what happened to Antoine Dupont in the match against Ireland

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3 w. ago Antoine Dupont faces long spell out with ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

France captain likely to miss at least six monthsDupont was injured during win over Ireland in DublinAntoine Dupont, France’s talismanic captain and the player widely considered to be the best on the planet, has said that he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his team’s win against Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday.“The heart hurts even more than the knee when you have to leave your friends before the last step,” Dupont posted on Sunday on Instagram. “I am proud of what we accomplished yesterday and with all my strength with you, you will do it. Rupture of the cruciate ligaments. This is the beginning of a new challenge, I’ll see you in a few months on the field.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago France captain Antoine Dupont says he has ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

Scrum-half will miss Six Nations finale against ScotlandDupont was injured during Ireland game in DublinThe France rugby union captain, Antoine Dupont, has said he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his team’s win over Ireland in the Six Nations.Dupont gave the update in a post on Instagram on Sunday afternoon, writing: “Cruciate ligaments ruptured. It is the beginning of a new challenge, I will see you in a few months on the pitch.”More to follow Continue reading...

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