News, 9/17/24
Angeline Binick
I. GLOBAL NEWS
II. REGIONAL NEWS
III. SEXUAL HARASSMENT
IV. HEALTH
V. POLICY / LEGISLATION
VI. FORENSIC EVIDENCE
VII. SEX TRAFFICKING
VIII. ARMED CONFLICT
IX. MILITARY
X. CLERGY ABUSE
XI. SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROFESSIONALS
XII. CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
XIII. CASE STORIES
XIV. COMMENTARY
GLOBAL NEWS
Domestic abuse and paramilitary violence against women are linked, report shows
Global cost of failing to invest in women and gender equality is $10tn a year – UN
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/sep/16/un-women-gender-snapshot-2024-equality
A French man admits in court to drugging his wife so that he and dozens of men could rape her
https://apnews.com/article/france-rape-trial-drugged-pelicot-943400b83a8b111bcd42a0fb23a1cfda
France: 'They knew everything,' says former husband who invited dozens of men to rape Gisèle Pelicot
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/french-rape-trial-husband-1.7325358
Drugged and raped, Gisèle Pélicot has become France’s symbol of fight against sexual violence
‘It’s the height of horror’: Protests in 30 French cities in support of Gisèle Pélicot
French mass rape trial: What exactly is 'chemical submission'?
Australia: NSW government announces dedicated domestic violence strategy
The NSW government has launched the state's first standalone strategy for preventing sexual, domestic and family violence.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-13/nsw-government-announces-dedicated-domestic/104349106
REGIONAL NEWS
Former Dauphin County teacher admitted sending nude photos to 16-year-old girl, investigators say
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Sexual harassment is as common today for women in the workplace as 5 years ago, study finds
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/women-workplace-mckinsey-leanin-2024-report-sexual-harassment/
HEALTH
Childhood trauma linked in study to major biological, health risks
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2024/09/17/childhood-trauma-health-risks-study/9991726517916/
POLICY / LEGISLATION
What to know about the Violence Against Women Act as the landmark law turns 30
Indiana: Lawmakers revisit eliminating statute of limitations for rape, child molestation
FORENSIC EVIDENCE
Michigan: Testing of Wayne County's backlogged rape kits leads to hundreds of convictions
(Trigger warning)
SEX TRAFFICKING
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges; Government seeks detention
https://apnews.com/article/sean-diddy-combs-arrested-court-5d570cab4625ca5f9dd16dfd7df4437c
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charges are ‘a win for women’ says ex-Danity Kane member
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/sep/17/sean-combs-charges-aubrey-oday-danity-kane
Ghislaine Maxwell loses appeal against sex trafficking conviction
ARMED CONFLICT
Germany: How a memorial to WWII sex slaves ignited a battle in Berlin
MILITARY
Former Canadian vice admiral found not guilty of sexually assaulting a sailor on a ship in 1991
CLERGY ABUSE
Pope says sex abuse is ‘demonic’ as he weighs in on new scandal in French church
https://apnews.com/article/pope-abuse-abbe-pierre-vatican-6747a704ff8820bc49828c64fe71e927
Texas grand jury indicts Catholic priest on three felony sexual assault charges
Philippines 'Son of God' priest pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges
SEXUAL ABUSE BY PROFESSIONALS
A doctor cared for generations of families. Now dozens of women say he also abused them
(Trigger warning)
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/09/15/us/oregon-doctor-survivors-abuse-claims/index.html
Women say they were failed by sexual abuse investigation of Oregon doctor
(Trigger warning)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/sep/16/oregon-doctor-sexual-abuse
Alleged child abuse case puts banned Malaysian sect back in spotlight
Sexual abuse at Islamic welfare homes exposes weaknesses in child protection in Malaysia
https://apnews.com/article/malaysia-islam-child-sex-abuse-9b55d595da07d17377de2e8b1ea073c7
CEO of Malaysia firm accused of child abuse says there were cases of sodomy
Malaysian police to summon Islamic firm GISB over child sex abuse allegations
CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL
UK: Ex-BBC presenter Huw Edwards given suspended sentence for indecent child images
CASE STORIES
More men accuse ex-Abercrombie boss over sex events
(Trigger warning)
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9l9dlgpmno
A look at Harvey Weinstein’s health and legal issues as he faces more criminal charges
COMMENTARY
Sexual harassment and sexual violence in the military