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Croydon man jailed 28 years for child sexual abuse

Anthony Adewale Sobogun, 61, committed 17 sexual abuse offences against two children during the 1990s and early 2000s

Evening Standard

Paris council to spend €20m tackling sexual abuse in after-school programmes

The Paris city council on Tuesday adopted a €20 million action plan to tackle sexual abuse during after-school activities after several scandals. Hailed by child welfare groups and parents, the plan includes simplifying the chain of reporting, redesigning "sensitive" spaces in schools and providing special training for activity leaders.

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Another Trump-Pardoned January 6 Rioter Pleads Guilty in a Disturbing Child Sexual Abuse Case

Another Trump-pardoned January 6 rioter has pleaded guilty in a separate federal case involving child sexual abuse and child porn material.

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A Second Case Emerges: Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Now Faces Child Abuse Conviction

Another defendant pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has agreed to plead guilty in a separate federal child exploitation case, after a judge ruled that President Donald Trump's pardon did not wipe away charges tied to alleged sexual abuse material and exploitation discovered…

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Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned

A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year

The Independent UK

Police send undercover female officers to expose sexual abuse scandal at global IT giant

Six female officers go undercover for 40 days, taking up roles within the office, to monitor the behaviour of the accused

The Independent UK

A timeline of the investigation into a teen's death on a Carnival Cruise ship

The U.S. Justice Department has charged a 16-year-old boy with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship

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A 16-year-old from Florida charged with sexually assaulting and killing stepsister on a cruise ship

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with murder and aggravated sexual abuse in Florida in the death of his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday

The Independent UK

AI could be used to identify victims of online child abuse, says Met Police

Cases of child sexual abuse and exploitation has increased by 25% year‑on‑year, Met Police says

Evening Standard

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

The Met Police’s deputy commissioner said tech firms can go ‘further and faster’ to protect children

The Independent UK

Sexual abuse claims have dragged the international criminal court into crisis – but what happens now?

Investigating claims made against Karim Khan, the ICC top prosecutor, has turned into a lengthy process fraught with geopolitics and rows over standards of proof

The Guardian - UK

How Did Afrika Bambaataa Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights, His Legacy and Controversy

Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, has died at 67. Known for his influence on the genre, his legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse.

International Business Times UK

Hip-hop progenitor Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68

Although Bambaataa played a significant role in the development of hip-hop, his later life was mired by child sexual abuse allegations

MusicRadar

‘Irresponsible failure’: Google, Meta, Snap and Microsoft slam EU over child sexual abuse law lapse

Experts warn lapse could sharply reduce reports of abuse, echoing a 58% drop during a similar legal gap in 2021

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Grace Tame's foundation closes citing funding issues

The Grace Tame Foundation, set up by the former Australian of the Year and sexual abuse survivor, has announced it is closing.

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Michael Jackson Biopic Reportedly Spent $21 Million Removing All Child Sexual Abuse Allegations

The movie’s third act originally detailed the accusations before Jackson’s estate requested they be scrapped.

The Guardian - UK

Great British Bake Off episode with Scott Mills will not be aired, says Channel 4

Mills, 53, was sacked as BBC Radio 2 breakfast show host following allegations of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Record number of children reporting online sextortion in UK, data reveals

Nearly 400 instances of sextortion were reported to the Report Remove helpline last year

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Melissa Gilbert denies being ‘naive’ or ‘complicit’ in standing by Timothy Busfield despite sexual abuse claims

The actor whose husband is charged with child sexual abuse says she believes his ‘side of the story’ is ‘the truth’

The Guardian - UK

‘Something you only see in films’: Czech case yet another example of sexual abuse crisis

Petr Vlachovsky’s non-contact sexual abuse has had long-term effects and could finally be the catalyst for safeguarding policy change for women and girls in the sport

International Business Times UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Accused of Sexual Abuse By His Sister, Which Allegedly Happened When She Was 3

Sam Altman's sister has amended a lawsuit accusing the OpenAI CEO of sexual abuse during their childhood, a legal filing enabled by Missouri's extended statute for survivors of childhood abuse.

The Independent UK

Child immigrant suffered months of sexual abuse in federal custody, family says

‘She was so long in there,’ said her father, who is a legal permanent resident in the US. ‘I just think that if they would have moved faster, nothing like that would have happened’

The Guardian - US

Melissa Gilbert defends husband Timothy Busfield as actor faces child sexual abuse charges

The former Little House on the Prairie star said husband was ‘last person in world who would hurt a child’

Fortune

Internet Watch Foundation finds 260-fold increase in AI-generated CSAM in just one year, and ‘it’s the tip of the iceberg’

One in 17 young people have personally experienced deepfake imagery abuse, and one in eight know a victim.

Euronews

New Paris mayor vows to end all sexual violence in schools with €20m action plan

Claims of sexual abuse in schools were a central issue in the campaign leading up to last month's Paris mayoral election.

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