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Sharing non‑consensual ‘deepfake’ porn in Canada is now a crime. The law still fails the victims

In June 2026, the Canadian government passed a groundbreaking reform of the Criminal Code — the Protecting Victims Act (Bill C-16). This strengthened protections against gender-based violence and, for the first time, made it a crime to share sexual “deepfakes” of a person without their consent.

The Conversation · Sep 13

Disgraced Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider loses defamation appeal, judges rule ‘Quiet on Set’ did not create false impression

Schneider dubbed 'Quiet On Set a 'hit job.'

We Got This Covered · Sep 11

'Pelicot 2.0' Horror as Woman Dies After Husband Allegedly Drugged Her and Paid Men To Rape Her

Austrian police are investigating the death of a woman, revealing severe injuries and alleged prolonged sexual abuse orchestrated by her husband, drawing comparisons to a notorious French case.

International Business Times UK · Sep 10

After decades behind bars, Erik and Lyle Menendez get an earlier shot at parole

Erik and Lyle Menendez will appear before a parole board next March. Their parole eligibility was advanced by approximately seventeen months from the original date. The brothers were convicted in 1996 for the 1989 murders of their parents. A judge reduced their sentences, making them eligible for parole consideration. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 9

NCPCR summons Meta India chief over alleged child sexual abuse material ads

In response to alarming discoveries from a BBC investigation, the National Commission for Child Rights has called upon the leader of Meta India. This summons is part of a broader inquiry into potential child sexual abuse material being advertised on the platform. The government had already issued a warning to…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

One of Jerry Sandusky's accusers is to appear for hearing on recanting allegations of sexual abuse

Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky is scheduled to appear in court remotely for a hearing on a claim that an accuser will recant allegations that Sandusky sexually abused him years ago

The Independent UK · Sep 8

Tennessee says child rapists deserve to die. Now it prepares to execute one of their victims

At 18, Christa Pike was sentenced to death for murder. What if the jury knew she had suffered years of sexual abuse as a child?

The Guardian - US · Sep 5

A POCSO case involving a mining baron that Chennai police tried to close

Trigger warning: This report contains references to child sexual abuse.

Newslaundry · Sep 5

Child-like sex doll ban takes step closer to becoming law after MPs back new bill

MPs backed the Child-like Sexual Abuse Dolls (Offences) Bill on Friday which criminalises the possession, sale and manufacture of the dolls in England and Wales

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Paris families sue mayor over alleged child abuse in after-school care

Around 15 families who allege their children suffered violence and sexual abuse in Paris after-school care have filed a complaint against the city and its Socialist mayor, Emmanuel Grégoire, as well as his predecessor Anne Hidalgo.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 4