Gérard Depardieu Verdict Is Seen as Turning Point for #MeToo in France
French courts may finally be taking years of complaints about sexual violence seriously, advocates and experts say.
Sex Crimes
Peter Sullivan’s Murder Conviction Is Quashed After 38 Years in Jail
Peter Sullivan was found guilty of a brutal killing in 1987. But an appeals court overturned his conviction on Tuesday and ordered his immediate release.
Gérard Depardieu Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
The French actor was found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on the set of a movie in which he starred in 2021. He was given a suspended sentence of 18 months.
‘Justice for Cwecwe’: Report of a Child’s Rape Enrages South Africans
A mother’s call for justice has challenged a culture of shame and inspired a nationwide movement to tackle the crisis of sexual violence.
Survivors Call on Next Pope to End Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has swirled around the Roman Catholic Church for decades.
Russell Brand Attends Court Hearing In London For Rape Charges
The comedian and actor was granted bail in a court hearing for multiple charges of sexual assault, including two counts of rape.
Russell Brand Is Granted Bail in U.K. Court Hearing on Rape Charges
The comedian, actor and YouTuber appeared before a London courtroom for the first stage of what could be lengthy criminal proceedings.
Cardinal Roger Mahony, Accused of Hiding Sex Abuse, Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket
Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.
Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman With Gun in U.K. Lawsuit
Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.
Russell Brand Is Charged With Rape and Sexual Assault in U.K.
British prosecutors said that they had charged the comedian and actor with offenses between 1999 and 2005, involving four women.