Death Metal and the Statute of Frauds (plus Alleged Cancellation Because of Sexual Assault Claims) Contract law awaits us all. Reason · Jul 16
Utah's New Rule Allowing Propensity Evidence in Sexual Assault Prosecutions While propensity evidence is generally inadmissible in criminal cases, an exception for sexual assault cases is both common practice and good public policy. Reason · Jul 15
MP accused of Groucho Club sexual assaults apologised for ‘moment of stupidity’ Tory MP Patrick Spencer, 38, begins his evidence at his sexual assault trial, saying he was ‘pissed’ but ‘not out of control’ Evening Standard · Jul 15
Trump Appealed The Ruling in The Sexual Assault Lawsuit Started By E. Jean Carroll. Now He Has Paid Her Millions Writer E. Jean Carroll has received more than $5.6 million from President Donald Trump, bringing to a close one chapter of the years-long legal battle stemming from a jury's 2023 finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed her. International Business Times · Jul 14
MP accused of Groucho Club sex assault ‘bit of a pest’, says alleged victim Patrick Spencer, 38, lost the Conservative whip in Parliament after being charged with two counts of sexual assault The Independent UK · Jul 14
Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard pleads guilty in Quebec sex assault case Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has pleaded guilty to sexual assault and forcible confinement in Quebec The Independent UK · Jul 13
Peter Nygard Found Guilty Again After Not Contesting Montreal Sex Assault Case Peter Nygard, already serving an 11-year sentence, was convicted again for sexual assault in Montreal. He chose not to contest the charges, with extradition to the US pending. International Business Times UK · Jul 13
MP Patrick Spencer ‘groped two women’ at London’s Groucho Club, court told Patrick Spencer, who lives in Suffolk, was suspended from the Tory Party and had the whip withdrawn after the sexual assault charges were brought last year The Independent UK · Jul 13
Gretchen Carlson on her sexual harassment lawsuit against Roger Ailes: ‘I have absolutely no regrets’ Former Fox News anchor says she ‘immediately found purpose’ and has spent the last decade advocating for survivors’ rights The Guardian - US · Jul 13
UFC 329 fight tonight: How to watch Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 11
Man, 24, arrested at Scottish music festival after sexual assault A MAN has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault at a Scottish music festival. The National (Scotland) · Jul 11
Top Boy's Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape and sexual assault Micheal Ward, 28, failed to control his emotions as the charges and verdicts were read out in Snaresbrook Crown Court, London, before he burst into tears as he was acquitted of all charges against him. BANG Premier · Jul 11
Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assault The Guardian - US · Jul 10
UK actor Micheal Ward acquitted by London jury of rape and sexual assault charges British actor Micheal Ward has been acquitted of rape and other charges in a London court The Independent UK · Jul 10
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Top Boy star Micheal Ward found not guilty of rape after London trial Mr Ward was found not guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration and one count of sexual assault
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Police investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to fly to US to speak to Virginia Giuffre’s family Detectives plan to talk to Sky and Amanda Roberts about Guiffre’s claims of sexual assault by former prince
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Maine Democrats are in full scramble after Graham Platner’s dramatic exit from Senate race Democrats in Maine are in a frantic search for a new U.S. Senate candidate after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced his intention to withdraw from the race following a sexual assault allegation.
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Nirav Shah throws his hat in US Senate race from Maine Epidemiologist Nirav Shah has entered the Maine US Senate race. He replaces Graham Platner amid sexual assault allegations. Shah previously ran for Maine governor and served in federal health roles. He advocates for Medicare for All and challenging the established political system. Shah aims to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Susan…
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Trump defends Graham Platner after sexual assault allegations: ‘A lot of people say big falsehoods’ IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jul 9 Person receiving info from minor victim about sexual assault must report to authorities: SC Supreme Court declared minor victim reports credible under POCSO Act. Recipients must report sexual assault information to authorities immediately. Teachers and headmistress were discharged from POCSO charges by lower courts. The Supreme Court overturned these decisions, citing a broader interpretation of knowledge. Only those receiving direct information from the victim…
The Independent UK · Jul 9 ‘It’s really a question of whether or not you believe the woman’: Trump defends Democrat Platner after assault allegations ‘It’s, uh, he’s in a bind. He’s in a bind,’ the president told reporters aboard Air Force One
The Independent UK · Jul 9 The candid Conor McGregor admission that shows time is running out on UFC career COMMENT: The five years since McGregor last fought have been marred by a broken leg, cancelled fight, failed presidential bid, missed drug tests, a driving ban, sexual assault allegation, and a rape trial. Yet somehow, as Alex Pattle explains, “the Mac is back”
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Graham Platner drops out of Maine Senate race after sexual assault allegation IN FULL
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 ‘They said: wear angelic white’: British women who accused US airman of rape tell of American military trial Two women who alleged they were raped by Tyrion Davis in Suffolk had to testify at an invasive court martial on a US base
The Guardian - US · Jul 9 Graham Platner ends Maine Senate campaign after sexual assault allegation Democratic nominee, dogged by controversy since entering contest, says ‘for the movement to continue, it can’t be me’