Russell Brand hit with two more sex offence charges as UK case expands
Russell Brand now faces seven UK sex offence charges after prosecutors added two more counts. Here’s what the new charges are and how the case got here.
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International
Metro Boomin skirts civil sexual assault charges
A Los Angeles jury has cleared Metro Boomin of all civil sexual assault claims, ruling that none of the accusations were proven after a two-day trial.
News
HPCSA places lifetime ban on serial sex offender, Dr Gregory Hough
The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) has permanently banned Dr Gregory Hough from practicing medicine after multiple sexual assault complaints, but the disgraced doctor is challenging the decision in court.
Viral News
Who is Marius Borg Hoiby? – Norwegian heir charged with four counts of rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with raping four women and committing other violent offences.
Crime
Iain Wares: Frail child sex abuser loses bid to throw out child abuse charges
Iain Wares, the 86-year-old former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys in South Africa and the UK, has lost his bid to have local charges dismissed, paving the way for his extradition to Scotland where he faces 74 more charges.
International
Tyler Perry accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
Actor Derek Dixon has filed a $260 million lawsuit against Tyler Perry, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment over several years.
Crime
Mpilonhle Primary schoolgirl alleged rape: ‘Teachers failed to protect my daughter,’ mother cries
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
International
Kanye West goes dark after sharing startling claim about his cousin
Kanye West shocked the internet after sharing a disturbing childhood confession involving his cousin before disappearing from social media.
Crime
Cwecwe rape latest news: Bergview College principal submits DNA
Police have confirmed that DNA samples have now been collected from all three suspects in the Cwecwe rape case, including the school principal.
Crime
Limpopo SAPS on the hunt for primary school teacher accused of raping teen
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
Crime
Police minister centralises resources to escalate Cwecwe rape case
A rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked national outrage, prompting police and education authorities to intensify their response.
Crime
St John’s school teacher linked to Julio Mordoh suicide released on bail
A former St John’s teacher accused of sexual grooming has been granted bail while facing allegations linked to the suicide of Julio Mordoh.
News
Zanzou director accused of fleeing SA clears the air on nightclub torture case
Zanzou nightclub director Neo Moela denies fleeing SA as investigations into the alleged torture of patrons continue.
Crime
Donell Mbele: Son of Sonia Mbele appears in court for rape
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, appeared in court for two rape charges.
Crime
Ga-Chuene clinic attack: Suspect expected in court after epic arrest
The charges against the suspect include robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
Crime
Former Pretoria school principal arrested and charged with child pornography
The former school principal will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
Sports
Kylian Mbappe speaks out on assault allegations
Kylian Mbappe denies rape allegations from a Swedish media exposé, calling them "fake news." Here's what he said.
International
UK’s Yung Filly caught in Perth assault scandal
British rapper Yung Filly has been arrested in Australia on sexual assault charges following a performance in Perth. Here’s what we know.
Crime
Hermanus pastor sentenced to 22 years for teen rape
Hermanus pastor Marshall Dicks was sentenced to 22 years in prison for raping a teen girl, with DNA evidence linking him to the crime.
Crime
Polokwane uncle sought for allegedly assaulting nine-year-old niece
According to reports, the girl's mother became suspicious after noticing unusual stains on her child's clothes while washing them.
Viral News
Who is Gary Miles? – Philly man surrenders over Dollar Tree assault [video]
In the footage, Gary Miles was wearing a T-shirt with the slogan, "It's not going to lick itself," making him easily identifiable.
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International
Seventh woman, April Lampros, files sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy
Diddy faces his seventh sexual assault lawsuit filed by April Lampros, detailing multiple incidents of alleged abuse in the 1990s.
International
Who is Crystal McKinney? – Latest victim sues Diddy over 2023 sexual assault
Crystal McKinney has sued Sean 'Diddy' Combs over alleged sexual assault in 2003. Here's what we know about the former supermodel.
International
Who is Fauziya Abashe? – Woman files sexual assault lawsuit against DJ Akademiks
Fauziya Abashe has initiated a lawsuit against DJ Akademiks for alleged rape and sexual assault that occurred in July 2022 at his New Jersey home.
Crime
Mopani police escalate search for suspects linked to rape of 15-year-old girl
Mopani police have intensified their manhunt for four suspects involved in the abduction and rape of a teenage girl in Tzaneen.
Crime
Two KZN men linked to child pornography syndicate arrested
Two KZN men tied to a notorious child pornography syndicate in South Africa were arrested earlier this week.
Viral News
Viral teen linked to Ntsikelelo Kamanga sex scandal goes dark on social media
A teen known as mini.enhle has disappeared from social media following backlash over her alleged relationship with Ntsikelelo Kamanga, a Joburg pastor.
International
Diddy sex trafficking investigation: Here’s what happens next after the raid
Federal agents orchestrated a multi-state raid on several properties belonging to mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
