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Liverpool child rapist jailed for 18 years

March 28, 2019 World Justice News 0

A “dangerous predator” who raped two young boys and sexually abused four other children has been jailed for 18 years. Gerard Kendrick, of Vauxhall, was sentenced to a further six years on licence after pleading […]

R. Kelly ‘sexual abuse’ tape given to US authorities

March 11, 2019 World Justice News 0

A US man has claimed to have found a video tape allegedly showing R. Kelly “sexually abusing underage African-American girls.” Gary Dennis told reporters that he handed the tape to authorities after discovering it at […]

R Kelly released on bail over sexual abuse charges

February 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

R&B star R Kelly has been released from a Chicago jail after posting his $100,000 (£76,000) bail, a Cook County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman said. Earlier on Monday he pleaded not guilty to 10 charges of […]

George Pell: Cardinal found guilty of sexual offences in Australia

February 25, 2019 World Justice News 0

Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of sexual offences in Australia, making him the highest-ranking Catholic figure to receive such a conviction. Pell abused two choir boys in the rooms of a Melbourne cathedral […]

US former cardinal McCarrick defrocked over abuse allegations

February 16, 2019 World Justice News 0

A former Roman Catholic cardinal has been defrocked after historic sexual abuse allegations. Theodore McCarrick is the most high-profile Catholic figure to be dismissed from the priesthood in modern times. US Church officials said allegations […]

Australia sexual abuse: National apology delivered to victims

October 22, 2018 World Justice News 0

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has given a national apology to victims of child sexual abuse. Hundreds of people gathered in Canberra on Monday to hear Mr Morrison deliver the emotional address in parliament. It […]

German Catholic priests ‘abused thousands of children’

September 12, 2018 World Justice News 0

More than 3,600 children in Germany were assaulted by Roman Catholic priests between 1946 and 2014, a leaked report has revealed. The study was commissioned by the Church itself, and was due to be published […]

‘Same roof’ victim compensation rule faces legal challenge

June 11, 2018 World Justice News 0

By Clive Coleman Legal correspondent, BBC News A woman sexually abused by her stepfather between the ages of four and 16 is challenging a law which stops victims of crime who lived under the “same […]

Harvey Weinstein released on $1m bail over rape and abuse charges

May 26, 2018 World Justice News 0

Former Hollywood film mogul Harvey Weinstein has been released on $1m (£751,000) bail after being charged in New York with rape and sexual abuse. Mr Weinstein, 66, also agreed to wear a GPS tracker and […]

Frankie Valli tribute singer Robin Maughan jailed for longer

April 17, 2018 World Justice News 0

A Frankie Valli tribute singer previously convicted for abusing children has had 12 years added to his sentence for admitting further charges. Robin Maughan, 36, of Market Harborough, Leicestershire, had been serving a sentence of […]

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Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations

August 30, 2026 0

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile, who had gone into hiding after disputing the recent presidential election result, has been detained over allegations of treason. The official results from the 13 August poll showed that incumbent […]

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European rights court orders Turkey to free imprisoned businessman

August 26, 2026 0

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ordered Turkey to immediately release Osman Kavala, an activist and philanthropist who has been detained in prison for almost a decade. Kavala was sentenced to life behind […]

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France’s top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 0

France’s top court has struck down a ban on social media for under-15s, saying it infringed upon freedom of expression. The legislation was backed by French lawmakers in July, making it the first European country […]