25 h. ago Weinstein accuser weeps as she is questioned about alleged sexual assault

Miriam Haley is the first of three accusers expected to give evidence at the retrial.

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48 h. ago Harvey Weinstein’s lawyers question accuser Miriam Haley at #MeToo retrial

The former TV production assistant is giving evidence for a third day at the trial in New York.

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50 h. ago Man (50s) appears in court charged with raping woman 35 times in Co Donegal

The accused appeared at Letterkenny District Court charged with the litany of alleged sexual offences

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2 d. ago 'Cautious optimism' for victims of paedophile Michael Shine after meeting with Health Minister

A total of 371 men have made allegations of sexual abuse against the once revered surgeon.

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3 d. ago First accuser resumes giving evidence in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

The 73-year-old former studio boss has pleaded not guilty and denies sexually assaulting anyone.

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3 d. ago Grace case: Calls by special rapporteur for ‘inquiry into inquiry’

Review into alleged sexual abuse of intellectually disabled woman ended after eight years

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4 d. ago First accuser gives evidence in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial

Miriam Haley had initially expressed reluctance to give evidence again.

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5 d. ago Former bishop Brendan Comiskey, who resigned after Ferns Report, dies aged 89

Resignation followed allegations he failed to deal adequately with child sexual abuse claims

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8 d. ago Harvey Weinstein accuser had ‘zero interest’ in sex with him, friend testifies

A retrial of Weinstein’s sexual assault allegations is underway.

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2 w. ago Priest suspended from ministry after appearing in court over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

Edward Gallagher (58), of Orchard Park, Lifford, appeared via videolink before Derry’s magistrates court

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2 w. ago Donegal priest remanded over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

Earlier this week a spokesperson for the Derry Diocese said it was aware of an incident outside a hotel in Derry involving a priest.

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2 w. ago Priest charged over alleged attempted sexual communication with child

The man will appear at a special sitting of Derry Magistrates’ Court.

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2 w. ago Derry priest charged over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

The 58-year-old is due to appear in court on Saturday

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2 w. ago Bunratty Castle manager fails to challenge sacking over sexual harassment allegations

Union argued dismissal was based on hearsay

Events

2 w. ago Derry priest arrested over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

PSNI says 58-year-old remains in police custody following arrest on Thursday

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2 w. ago Teen facing sexual assault charge for alleged 'humping' of 15 year old girl in front of teenage boys

At the Children’s Court at Ennis District Court, State Solicitor for Clare, Aisling Casey outlined the State case against the Limerick teen who is now aged 17.

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2 w. ago Man charged over alleged sexual offences during Armagh GAA trip to US

A 30-year-old man has been charged over alleged sexual offences in the United States, the PSNI has said

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2 w. ago Man charged with alleged sexual assault after Armagh GAA trip to the US last year

He is due to appear at Armagh Magistrates’ Court on 6 May.

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3 w. ago Majority of sexual violence incidents go unreported, but many still believe false allegations are common

Of people surveyed, 31% said they were extremely concerned about the issue of rape or sexual violence.

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3 w. ago Actor Bill Murray speaks out about sexual misconduct allegations: ‘It still bothers me’

‘The idea that you could give someone a kiss with a mask on. It’s still stupid. It’s all it was’

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