Scotland's Lord Advocate Reassures Rape Victims
Dorothy Bain KC confirms rape shield protections remain despite Supreme Court warning that current laws may breach defendants' rights to fair trials in Scotland.
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Mother accused of starving 11-year-old daughter to death
Connecticut girl Jacqueline Torres-Garcia was starved for weeks before her death in a case that has shocked police and prompted scrutiny of child protection systems.
Lesbian Couple Accused of Torturing Adopted Sons
A 13-year-old boy testifies how his adoptive mothers allegedly tortured him and his brother for years before one died from starvation. Read the shocking court details.
Man on trial for 15-year spousal rape and filming
A 61-year-old man is on trial in Germany, accused of drugging and raping his wife for 15 years and sharing footage online. The case echoes the Gisele Pelicot ordeal. Read the shocking details.
Three men face trial over Brighton beach rape
Three men accused of raping a woman on Brighton beach will stand trial in March. The hearing was adjourned due to a lack of a Kurdish interpreter. Follow for live updates.
Rape Shield Law Change After Supreme Court Ruling
Landmark Supreme Court judgment relaxes rules on victim sexual history evidence in rape trials, prompting fears of appeals and distress for survivors. Learn the full implications.
Seven Men Charged With 40+ Child Sex Offences in Bristol
Seven men from four nations charged with over 40 offences against teenage girls in Bristol. The group faces rape and drug supply charges following a major police investigation.
Physio acquitted after 'academic research' breast fondling
A physiotherapist in Austria has been cleared of abuse after a judge accepted his claim that fondling a patient's breasts was 'academic research' for his wife's potential surgery.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
Joey Barton conspiracy trial over wife assault allegations
Former footballer Joey Barton will stand trial accused of conspiracy to commit criminal damage after allegedly assaulting his wife during a domestic incident at their family home.
Sandwich thrower faces new charges after courtroom outburst
A Wisconsin man's unusual protest involving a sandwich thrown at his lawyer lands him in deeper legal trouble during his child abuse trial, with dramatic courtroom consequences.
Solicitor jailed for sexually abusing clients
Former solicitor Richard Masters receives 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting multiple female clients after gaining their trust through legal proceedings.
Ex-Met Officer Trial: Sexual Abuse Allegations
A former Metropolitan Police officer stands accused of sexually abusing a teenage girl in a case that has raised serious questions about police conduct and vetting procedures.
Met Police officer David Carrick admits to 49 sex offences
A serving Metropolitan Police officer has pleaded guilty to 49 offences including 24 counts of rape against 12 women over an 18-year period, exposing catastrophic failures in police vetting.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary Exposes Scars
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Joey Barton X posts crossed line into crime, court told
Former footballer Joey Barton faces criminal charges over social media posts as prosecutors argue his X comments targeted female pundits with 'threatening and abusive' language that constituted a criminal offence.
Teen's Charlie Kirk obsession murder trial shocks UK
The disturbing case of Tyler Robinson's murder unfolds as court hears how Erika Kirk's dangerous obsession with American commentator Charlie Kirk culminated in brutal violence. Exclusive details from the UK trial.
Andrew's abuse victims deliver powerful court statements
Survivors of sexual abuse by Andrew Evans share harrowing testimonies in court, detailing lifelong trauma and calling for accountability in landmark case.
Melbourne Murder Trial: Rubbish Tip Body Disposal Revealed
Exclusive court revelations expose how Marat Ganiev allegedly disposed of Isla Bell's body in a remote tip after her mysterious disappearance from Melbourne.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Buddhist monk guilty of child sex abuse in Melbourne temple
A senior Buddhist monk at a Melbourne temple has been convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences, with victims as young as five years old suffering systematic abuse over several years.
Parents guilty of murdering three-month-old baby son
A mother and father face life sentences after being convicted of murdering their three-month-old baby boy who suffered catastrophic injuries including 41 rib fractures and multiple broken bones.
Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals
Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.
Brigitte Macron confronts online bullies in Paris trial
France's First Lady Brigitte Macron confronts cyberbullies in groundbreaking Paris trial as she fights back against years of vicious online harassment and conspiracy theories targeting her family.
Brigitte Macron wins online harassment case
Brigitte Macron secures conviction against serial online tormentors in groundbreaking Paris trial, setting precedent for combating digital abuse of public figures.
Ten face trial for Brigitte Macron cyber harassment
French court prosecutes ten individuals for coordinated online harassment campaign against Brigitte Macron, with defendants facing up to two years imprisonment for pedophilia comparisons and age-gap abuse.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
Paedophile police informant jailed for 14 years
A predatory paedophile who sexually abused a young boy before becoming a police informant has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars in a shocking case that raises serious questions about police informant vetting procedures.
Chilling texts revealed in murder trial
Exclusive: The haunting final messages of a woman allegedly murdered by her former partner have been unveiled in court, exposing a pattern of control and fear that culminated in tragedy.
Mark Sanchez Trial Date Set for 2025 Over Assault Claims
Former New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez will stand trial in February 2025 after being accused of sexual assault in a high-profile case that has shocked the NFL community.
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