52 h. ago Former Texas megachurch pastor sued $1M for denying alleged sexual abuse of girl

A woman is suing a former Texas megachurch pastor for more than $1 million, alleging he denied her claim that he sexually assaulted her when she was just 12 years old. Cindy Clemishire and her father, Jerry Lee Clemishire, filed the lawsuit against Gateway Church founder Robert Morris and others for libel, malice, defamation, slander, […]

Economics

6 d. ago Hockey Canada trial: Crown says Michael McLeod 'set up' woman for group sex

When allegations of sexual assault against members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team were first investigated, player Michael McLeod volunteered to make a statement to London police. It’s what he didn’t say to now-retired Det. Stephen Newton on Nov. 17, 2018, that the Crown says should concern Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia at the […]

Sport

6 d. ago Image released of man sought after women groped at TTC station

The man allegedly sexually assaulted two women in two days at Finch station

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6 d. ago Defence takes aim at complainant’s credibility in Hockey Canada sex assault trial

LONDON, Ont. — A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five hockey players in a London, Ont., hotel room was neither too drunk to consent nor an “automaton” incapable of making decisions, a defence lawyer argued Tuesday in closing submissions that took aim at the woman’s credibility. The woman described several different states […]

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8 d. ago Hockey Canada trial: Defence argues woman's story built on 'white lie'

It started, Michael McLeod’s defence lawyer said, with “a white lie.” It’s ended up in a London courtroom where five 2018 Team Canada junior hockey players are on trial over sexual assault allegations that David Humphrey called “preposterous.” Humphrey, the first of the five defence legal teams to give a closing argument, described the 27‑year‑old […]

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8 d. ago N.S. police ask for help identifying suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth

RCMP in Nova Scotia are asking the public for help identifying a suspect who allegedly sexually assaulted a youth in the village of Canning, N.S.

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8 d. ago Markham sports coach accused of sex assault involving youth under 16

A Markham sports coach has been hit with a number of charges involving the alleged sexual assault of a youth between 2015 and 2024. York Regional Police say they opened an investigation last month after a complainant came forward alleging numerous sexual assaults by a coach beginning when the alleged victim — whose gender was […]

Sport

8 d. ago World junior complainant created a ‘false narrative,’ McLeod’s lawyer says

The complainant in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial “chose to abandon restraint” the night of the alleged acts, a defence lawyer for one of the players says.

Events

1 week ago ‘Convicted, executed the same day what more do you want?’ Just for Laughs founder blasts media at sex assault civil trial

Gilbert Rozon is testifying in his own defence in response to allegations from nine Quebec women who are seeking $14M in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct

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2 w. ago Just for Laughs founder Gilbert Rozon begins testimony in sex

The Quebec impresario is being sued by nine women for a total of nearly $14 million in damages over allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

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2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Ajax man accused of sexually assaulting another teen girl

A 30-year-old Ajax man who was charged in the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl now faces more charges in relation to another teen. Gowryshankar Kathirkamanathan was arrested on May 2 on charges of sexual assault and forcible confinement. Durham Regional Police alleged that he picked up the teen in Hamilton and drove her […]

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3 w. ago Edmonton man arrested after alleged sexual assault of child in Vietnam

"This case is a harrowing reminder of the real-world suffering children endure for some people's sexual gratification."

Events

3 w. ago Trial begins in Calgary for man accused of kidnapping, drugging, sexually assaulting 7 women

After several delays, the trial of Richard Mantha, who faces of string of charges related to the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of several women, got underway in Calgary.

Society

4 w. ago Sexual assault suspect lured victims via dating apps, Hamilton police allege

Hamilton police say the suspect in a sexual assault investigation may have used dating apps to find victims, and fear there may be others.

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