Swans release fresh statement on hotel scandal Sydney will attempt to complete preparations for its AFL dead rubber against North Melbourne while bracing for further fallout from sexual assault allegations. AAP · Aug 21
From the classroom to the locker room: nine days of ‘deeply disturbing’ sexual assault allegations shake Australia Cultures with codes of loyalty and bonding between men can heighten the risk of sexual violence, expert says The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
Consult before banned five return: Swans AFLW skipper Sydney AFLW captain Lucy McEvoy and coach Colin O'Riordan have addressed the media following allegations of a sexual assault at the Swans men's team hotel. AAP · Aug 21
Will rents rise by 30%? We don’t know, but the number of stories about rents rising definitely did Some publications seized on modelling about returns to property investors, despite unequivocal denials they were forecasts of rent rises. Plus: what happened at the Ekka? The Guardian - AU · Aug 21
FBI raids Eric Swalwell’s home amid sexual assault claims inquiry – report Federal agents also ‘seized electronic devices’ from former Democratic representative at San Francisco airport The Guardian - US · Aug 20
Justice Department Finds 'Unbroken Pattern' of Sexual Abuse in Two California Women's Prisons A Justice Department report documents California's failure to protect incarcerated women from sexual assault going back decades. Reason · Aug 20
FBI raids home and seizes electronics of ex-Rep Eric Swalwell in sexual assault probe: report Swalwell, a former Democratic representative, resigned from Congress in April following the sexual assault allegations The Independent UK · Aug 20
Travelodge chief executive resigns after sexual assault at hotel Travelodge chief executive Jo Boydell has stepped down from her role after a sexual assault at one of the chain’s hotels The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Boy, 12, charged with alleged sexual assault of 8-year-old girl in Aberdeenshire A 12-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with the alleged sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl. The National (Scotland) · Aug 20
Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against his conviction in sexual assault case Tejpal was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in 2013 during an event organised by the Tehelka magazine in Goa. The 62-year-old had claimed that he was a political victim. The Economic Times · Aug 20
CEO Jon Ponder Pardoned by Trump on Live TV Faces 20 Charges Involving Sexual Assault of Female Prisoners Jon Ponder, the Hope for Prisoners CEO Trump pardoned on live TV in 2020, faces 20 charges, including sexual assault of female inmates, as police hunt for more victims. International Business Times UK · Aug 20
Travelodge boss steps down amid fallout from sexual assault in hotel room Staff mistakenly issued a key card to a woman’s attacker The Independent UK · Aug 20
Victoria Police issue warning to media over alleged sexual assault at Sydney Swans’ hotel Victoria police have warned media not to contact the complainants, as the investigation remains ongoing The Guardian - AU · Aug 20
Travelodge boss steps down amid safety overhaul after sexual assault at hotel Jo Boydell has left after 13 years and will be replaced by chief financial officer Ray Reidy on an interim basis. Evening Standard · Aug 20
International Business Times UK · Aug 20 US Congressman Jimmy Gomez Accused of Sexual Assault as Capitol Hill Faces Fresh Misconduct Probe US Rep. Jimmy Gomez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee following allegations of sexual assault and misconduct. He denies the claims, asserting the interactions were consensual.
The Times of India · Aug 19 Mehul Choksi’s lawyer Vijay Aggarwal arrested in London and in prison accused of sexual assault LONDON: Indian criminal lawyer Vijay Aggarwal, who represents fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi, has been arrested in London and is in jail charged with four sexual assault offences on two women. His personal assistant, Manpreet Kaur, is also in jail charged with intentionally encouraging the commission of two offences.
International Business Times UK · Aug 19 'West Georgia Monster' Bobby Lee Hart Faces New Charges as Investigation Expands Across Four Counties Bobby Lee Hart faces new charges in Paulding County as a sexual assault investigation expands across four Georgia counties.
AAP · Aug 19 Sponsors drop off Swans star as investigation continues Isaac Heeney has had multiple sponsorships suspended as a police investigation continues into the Swans superstar and four teammates.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 19 Sydney Swans Players Issue Apology As Police Investigate Alleged Sexual Assault Sydney Swans players have apologised after they were sanctioned as Victoria Police continues investigating a reported sexual assault.
The Times of India · Aug 19 Indian-origin man arrested for sexually assaulting woman in Canada's Surrey A 40-year-old Indian-origin man has been charged with two counts following the alleged sexual assault of a young woman at a park in Surrey, Canada, police said, as cited by PTI.
The Independent UK · Aug 19 Sydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation Five Australian rules footballers have been banned for the rest of the AFL season by the Sydney Swans for breaching club standards during a stay at a Melbourne hotel that led to a police investigation into sexual assault allegations
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19 As a woman who loves AFL, I feel palpable despair. Why did it take so long to put us at the centre of this story? Commentary around the Sydney Swans case has made it painfully clear that women’s safety is not valued as highly as the sporting success of its male stars
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 19 5 Sydney Swans Players Stood Down For AFL Season Amidst Sexual Assault Investigation Sydney Swans have confirmed that Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner will be stood down.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19 Five Sydney Swans players suspended for rest of AFL season say they are ‘deeply sorry’ None of the suspended players – Riley Bice, Nick Blakey, Isaac Heeney, James Jordon and Chad Warner – have been arrested or charged
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18 Sydney Swans will sanction players for ‘serious breach’ over incident that led to sexual assault allegations AFL club’s board meets on Tuesday night to decide penalties after league boss calls reports ‘deeply concerning’