I. GLOBAL NEWS
II. REGIONAL NEWS
III. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
IV. SEX TRAFFICKING
V. ARMED CONFLICT
VI. MILITARY
VII. CLERGY ABUSE
VIII. SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROFESSIONALS
IX. CASE STORIES
GLOBAL NEWS
Ex-CIA officer drugged and sexually abused women in multiple countries
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgk7xdlx8kvo
Migrant women face ‘second trauma’ when reporting sexual abuse in France
Accused in France's mass rape trial apologises to Gisele Pelicot
Lawyers question whether a drugged French woman was truly unconscious during alleged rapes
https://apnews.com/article/pelicot-france-rape-trial-5033d9a6d00630f00592018eccc9236c
Gisèle Pelicot outraged by suggestions of complicity at France mass rape trial
UK: Mohamed Al Fayed accused of multiple rapes by staff
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz6x635wpjxo
UK: Harrods ‘utterly appalled’ by allegations that former owner Mohamed Al Fayed raped staff
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/19/uk/harrods-mohamed-al-fayed-accused-sexual-assault-intl/index.html
REGIONAL NEWS
Man arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting 2 girls in Lancaster County
Ex-Lancaster County school volunteer pleads guilty to child sex crimes during previous job
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
MrBeast, Amazon Sued by Contestants on ‘Beast Games’ Competition Show, With Allegations Including Sexual Harassment and ‘Chronic Mistreatment’
SEX TRAFFICKING
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody after judge denies bail appeal in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case
Allegations that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs tampered with witnesses contribute to bail denial
How Cassie Ventura’s courage led to the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indictment
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/18/entertainment/cassie-ventura-sean-diddy-combs/index.html
ARMED CONFLICT
Sweden charges a woman with war crimes for allegedly torturing Yazidi women and children in Syria
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MILITARY
Australia: Defence forced to release data showing female trainees still facing high rates of harassment
CLERGY ABUSE
The SBC will sell its Nashville headquarters to defray abuse-related legal costs
French bishops urge the Vatican, broader society to help investigate Abbé Pierre
SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROFESSIONALS
Malaysia arrests CEO of Islamic firm as police widen raids in child sex abuse case
Australia: Truth-Telling and Healing Inquiry told mission children forced to live with adult strangers
CASE STORIES
Dozens of women came forward with Harvey Weinstein allegations. A new accuser has led to a new charge
https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/weinstein-new-criminal-charge-1.7327735
Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty to new sexual assault charge
https://www.reuters.com/legal/harvey-weinstein-pleads-not-guilty-criminal-sexual-act-2024-09-18/