4 d. ago Sydney police charge four men over alleged ‘international satanic child sex abuse material ring’

Detectives claim to have uncovered Sydney-based network involving online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themesFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastNSW police say they have uncovered an “international satanic child sex abuse material ring” and charged four Australians for their alleged involvement.Detectives from the sex crimes squad said that as part of Strike Force Constantine, an investigation into the online distribution of child sexual abuse material involving ritualistic or satanic themes, they disrupted a Sydney-based network. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago As Epstein files release looms, question abound on what happens next: ‘Possibilities are endless’

People implicated in the late sex offender’s crimes might face criminal charges or, at the very least, social ostracismAs the clock ticks toward the congressionally mandated deadline of 19 December by which Donald Trump’s justice department must release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, there is intense speculation about the contents of these documents – but also questions as to what happens when they are released.The US president on 19 November signed a bipartisan bill requiring that the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, disclose these documents to the US public within 30 days. Given that other tranches of materials related to the disgraced financier included damning correspondence with high-profile individuals, many expect that still more names of the rich, famous and powerful will be named. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago As Epstein files release looms, questions abound on what happens next: ‘Possibilities are endless’

People implicated in the late sex offender’s crimes might face criminal charges or, at the very least, social ostracismAs the clock ticks toward the congressionally mandated deadline of 19 December by which Donald Trump’s justice department must release its files related to Jeffrey Epstein, there is intense speculation about the contents of these documents – but also questions as to what happens when they are released.The US president on 19 November signed a bipartisan bill requiring that the US attorney general, Pam Bondi, disclose these documents to the US public within 30 days. Given that other tranches of materials related to the disgraced financier included damning correspondence with high-profile individuals, many expect that still more names of the rich, famous and powerful will be named. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Married teacher who paid students for sex and plied them with drugs jailed

Carissa Jane Smith, 30, was sentenced to 10 years in prison following 19 charges of sex-related crimes - after she paid students for sex and supplied them with drugs and alcohol

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3 w. ago Wanted paedophile arrested after 14 years on the run thousands of miles from home

Scottsdale Police Department said wanted alleged paedophile Michael Wiseman was apprehended in Kistett, France, after going on the run while charged with child sex crimes

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3 w. ago Seven men from Syria, Iran and Britain appear in court accused of more than 40 offences against 11 teenage victims after grooming gang investigation in Bristol

The men were charged with offences including rape and the supply of drugs, including cocaine and ecstasy, following a police investigation into group-based child sexual exploitation in Bristol.

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3 w. ago Seven men from Syria, Iran and Britain are charged with more than 40 offences after grooming gang investigation in Bristol

The suspects include two Syrians, one Iranian, two British nationals and two men - aged 19 and 26 - who cannot be identified.

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3 w. ago Seven men charged with sex crimes in Bristol grooming gang investigation

They are charged with more than 40 offences against 11 teenage victims

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3 w. ago DJ Tim Westwood appears in court accused of 'grope at BBC studio' and multiple rapes

Tim Westwood is accused of sexual abuse at the BBC Studios in the 1990s

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3 w. ago DJ Tim Westwood in court accused of 'grope at BBC studio and rapes at London hotel and music festival'

Tim Westwood is accused of sexual abuse at the BBC Studios in the 1990s

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3 w. ago Tim Westwood arrives at court to face rape and sex abuse charges including claims of abuse at BBC studios

Tim Westwood is accused of sexual abuse at the BBC Studios in the 1990s

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3 w. ago Tim Westwood due in court over rape and sex abuse charges including at BBC studios

Tim Westwood is accused of sexual abuse at the BBC Studios in the 1990s

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