Teachers
Andrew Wilson, a 78-year-old former teacher, has been sentenced to three years and nine months in jail for the repeated indecent assault of a teenage girl in the early 1980s. Wilson, who was a Latin teacher and the leader of a hillwalking club, had been previously convicted in 2021 for
Teachers
The Ministry of Education in Liberia has taken decisive action in response to allegations of sexual misconduct involving a female student and a Chemistry teacher at the Nathaniel Varney Massaquoi High School in Gbarnga. The teacher, Julius Sevelee, also known as "Chemical J," has been suspended pending the
Hockey players
In the aftermath of the acquittal of five professional hockey players on charges of sexual assault, a chorus of criticism has arisen against Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia's decision. However, a closer examination of the case reveals a complex situation where the complainant's own inconsistencies and
Sexual abuse
A thunderstorm rolled in over London, Ont., as young men and women celebrated the acquittals of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team, who were found not guilty of sexual assault. The news sparked a national conversation about power dynamics, hockey culture, and what constitutes sexual
Sexual abuse
In a courtroom drama, five members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team were acquitted of the alleged sexual assault of a woman in a London, Ont. hotel. The verdict has left social service providers and advocates concerned about the potential impact on survivors of sexual assault. Jennifer Dunn,
Sexual abuse
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Pakistan has strongly condemned the recent surge in gender-based violence (GBV) incidents across the country, including brutal cases of honour killings, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. The organization has expressed deep concern over the alarming trend of violence that continues to plague women and
Sexual abuse
Amy, a survivor of 25 years of violence and sexual abuse, shared her harrowing story of being economically manipulated by her ex-husband, who controlled every aspect of her life, including her finances. Her experience is a manifestation of the pervasive issue of economic abuse, a form of mistreatment where one
Sexual abuse
NSW politician Gareth Ward has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two young men after inviting them to his home. The verdict comes after a nine-week trial at Darlinghurst District Court, where Ward was charged with four counts, including sexual intercourse without consent and indecent assault. The jury deliberated for
Sexual abuse
The acquittal of five members of the 2018 Team Canada World Juniors ice hockey team has sparked controversy in Ontario. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube, and Callan Foote were accused of sexual assault in an encounter that took place in a London hotel room on June 19,
Sexual abuse
As the news of the Hockey Canada trial verdict spreads, young women in our lives are faced with a harsh reality: if they come forward with allegations of sexual assault, they'll be met with skepticism, accused of lying, and grilled about their most intimate experiences. The trial'
Sexual abuse
A shocking three-day ordeal involving brutal assault, rape, and sexual assault has come to an end with the Cape Town High Court rejecting the appeal for a lesser sentence. The husband, who was sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder alongside a life sentence for rape and sexual assault, had
Sexual abuse
Violent anti-immigration protests in the Essex town of Epping, sparked by the alleged behavior of an asylum seeker from Ethiopia, have taken a sinister turn as neo-Nazi groups and far-right organizations exploit the situation through social media. The protests, which have been described as a "powder-keg situation," have
