1 hour ago Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault by four women in $50m lawsuit

Ex-housekeepers accuse Motown legend of sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violenceMotown legend William “Smokey” Robinson has been accused of sexual assault and misconduct by four women – identified only as Jane Does 1, 2, 3 and 4 – who worked as housekeepers for the Robinsons.A complaint filed in Los Angeles superior court on 6 May lists charges including sexual battery, false imprisonment, negligence and gender violence. The complaint seeks $50m total in damages for the four women. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago Lawyers for members of Canada's 2018 world juniors team suggest assault accuser wanted 'wild night'

An attorney for one of five hockey players charged with sexual assault suggested the accuser was the one to bring up calling other players into a hotel room in June 2018 because she wanted to have a “wild night.”

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4 h. ago Housekeepers sue Motown legend Smokey Robinson and accuse him of years

Not only did the legendary crooner allegedly assault four of his housekeepers on a regular basis, he also shorted them on wages and denied them meal breaks, according to a bombshell lawsuit filed Tuesday

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14 h. ago Former Armagh GAA captain appears in court on sexual assault charges

Aidan Nugent, 30, of Cullyhanna Road, Newtownhamilton, denied the charges during police interview.

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27 h. ago Woman testifies about alleged sexual assault by members of Canada's 2018 world juniors team

The woman who has accused five members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team of sexual assault testified Monday that she was naked, drunk and scared when four of the men showed up unexpectedly in her hotel room and felt the only “safe” option was to do what they wanted

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31 h. ago Rick Westhead: E.M. details alleged sexual assault in London hotel room at London hockey trial

Rick Westhead: E.M. details alleged sexual assault in London hotel room at London hockey trial  TSN

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37 h. ago NHS trust declined to refer nurse to regulator over sexual assault and harassment allegations

Exclusive: The leading NHS trust has been accused of having a ‘culture of acceptance’ around sexual harrassment

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37 h. ago Female soldier in Coldstream Guards band is found guilty of sexually assaulting colleague in wine

Military clarinet player Adelle Foster tried to take her female comrade's clothes off after offering to 'massage her to sleep'.

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63 h. ago Thousands of rapes and sexual assaults reported in UK hospitals

Disturbing new figures show thousands of reports of rape and sexual assault being made from hospitals across England and Wales following an investigation by the Mirror

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4 d. ago Russell Brand's courtroom sketch revealed as he faces sexual assault charges

Former comedian and actor Russell Brand was granted conditional bail at Westminster Magistrates' Court today as he appeared straight faced and kept his arms and legs crossed

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4 d. ago E.M., the complainant, to testify next at sexual assault trial of ex

E.M., the complainant, to testify next at sexual assault trial of ex-world junior hockey players  CBC

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4 d. ago Weinstein accuser breaks down in tears as she's questioned about alleged sexual assault

A woman who alleges Harvey Weinstein forced oral sex on her nearly two decades ago broke down in tears on the witness stand at his #MeToo retrial

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4 d. ago Russell Brand posts bail on rape and sexual assault charges in chaotic court appearance

Russell Brand posts bail on rape and sexual assault charges in chaotic court appearance  ABC News

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4 d. ago Who are Sean 'Diddy' Combs's daughters as he turns down plea

The rapper’s adult daughters are squarely behind their father despite charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and sexual assault among others

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4 d. ago NHLer continues testifying at London, Ont., sexual assault trial of ex

NHLer continues testifying at London, Ont., sexual assault trial of ex-world junior teammates  CBC

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4 d. ago Russell Brand given bail after London court appearance for rape, sexual assault charges

Russell Brand given bail after London court appearance for rape, sexual assault charges  CBC

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4 d. ago Russell Brand appears in court on charges of rape and sexual assault

Presenter released on bail by Westminster magistrates court and told he faces Old Bailey trial on five chargesRussell Brand has appeared in court on charges of rape and sexual assault.During a brief hearing at Westminster magistrates court on Friday, he was told he faced an Old Bailey trial on the five sexual offence charges. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Is Farage’s win a new dawn? We could ask Labour, but they’re still fast asleep | Marina Hyde

The local elections results tell us one clear thing: the ‘two main parties’ offer a change that actually changes nothing – and voters know itIt’s been a funny old decade. Just over 10 years ago, the comedian Russell Brand was lionised in some quarters for appearing on a Question Time panel with Nigel Farage, and producing what was widely, if bafflingly, interpreted as a brilliant zinger about the then Ukip leader. “He is a pound-shop Enoch Powell,” honked Brand, “and we gotta watch him.” Well now. Perhaps it takes someone who needs to be watched to know someone who needs to be watched. Mr Brand returned to the UK this week from the Florida base of his conspiracist Christian media outlet, appearing in court today on rape and sexual assault charges. He denies them.Anyway: the local elections, where the big thing that people said could never happen seems to be happening. Farage now leads Reform UK, which even last year used to be bundled in the “other” category by political pollsters –...

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4 d. ago Russell Brand shared Instagram post about 'rape gangs' just hours before he was due in court

Russell Brand addressed his American audience about the UK hours before he was set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' court on charges of rape and sexual assault

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4 d. ago Russell Brand 'raped woman on hotel bed and left her with email address, dragged two others into men's toilets and pressed another against wall'

The 49-year-old was charged by post last month with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape, as well as two counts of sexual assault, relating to four separate women.

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