MeToo movement
‘Horrifying, destructive’: Amber Heard throws support behind Blake Lively
Amber Heard is one of several high-profile figures to speak out in support of Blake Lively and her allegations of sexual harassment against co-star Justin Baldoni.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
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‘We share the struggle’: With 51 guilty verdicts Gisele Pelicot’s rape ordeal becomes message of hope
The trial that has both horrified and captivated France for almost four months has ended with a victory for the woman at its centre. She remains poised.
- by Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
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Crime
Ex-husband found guilty in mass rape trial, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Dominique Pelicot has been found guilty of drugging and raping his wife and allowing 50 other men to rape her.
Why Hannah Ferguson’s first job instilled in her a level of fear about men
“What it taught me about the dark side of men is the silence around the true nature of domestic violence and child abuse,” says the 26-year-old writer.
- by Robyn Doreian
‘You are a big liar’: France’s first major #MeToo case goes to trial
Actress Adele Haenel has accused director Christophe Ruggia of grooming and sexually assaulting her when she was 12. If found guilty, he faces up to a decade in jail.
- by Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
‘Mr Everyman’: The 50 others accused in France’s mass rape trial
They are short, tall, flabby, lean, clean-shaven, bearded, bald and pony-tailed. All but 14 were employed, in jobs that reflect the spectrum of rural France.
- by Catherine Porter and Ségolène Le Stradic
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s ‘manosphere’ White House takes shape. It’s a searing affront to women
In putting forward three men accused of sexual misconduct for high office, Donald Trump is conveying that men like himself are the perpetual victims of lies.
- by Maureen Dowd
Police investigating Russell Brand sex assault claims seek charges
Scotland Yard launched a criminal investigation following a complaint from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by the comedian in London 20 years ago.
- by Dominic Penna
Australian women among the 400 alleged victims of Mohamed Al-Fayed
A BBC documentary revealed Al-Fayed, who died last year aged 94, sexually abused female staff at his London department store Harrods.
- by Catarina Demony
Harvey Weinstein has chronic myeloid leukemia: reports
The former Hollywood producer is currently in prison at Rikers Island in New York to face trial on rape charges.
- by Chandni Shah and Harshita Meenaktshi
Lawsuits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs make claims against other celebrities
New cases filed by four men and three women cover alleged misconduct between 2000-2022, including at an after-party for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards in New York.
- by Jonathan Stempel
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