Sexual abuse scandal

Gaza Freedom Flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations against senior member aboard ship

Allegations of sexual misconduct have rocked the Gaza Freedom Flotilla as a senior member faces accusations of inappropriate behavior aboard the ship, sparking an investigation.

 Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.
US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Matt Gaetz claims Israeli operation behind prostitution, underage sex allegations

Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell speaks at the opening session of the Church of England General Synod, in London, Britain, February 10, 2025.

Church of England faces backlash over alleged leak of 200 abuse victims' information

MK Hanoch Milwidsky attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on November 25, 2024.

Knesset members receive intimate photos, explicit conversations of Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky


Man distributes ex-wife's phone number on flyers advertising sex services

Court issues restraining order against perpetrator

Israelis demonstrate against sexual violence after the rape of a 16-year-old girl in Eilat last week, Jerusalem, August 23, 2020

'Mystic rabbi’ accused of sexual assault

Rabbi Netanel Shriki from Netivot has been accused of sexually assaulting women who sought his advice. He denies the allegations

Women block King George St. in Tel Aviv in protest against government inaction concerning domestic violence

Harvey Weinstein accusers call $18.9 mln New York settlement 'cruel hoax'

The settlement is "a cruel hoax" and among "the most one-sided and unfair class settlements in history."

Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives at the New York Criminal Court during his ongoing sexual assault trial in the Manhattan borough of New York City

High Court rejects Leifer’s appeal to delay extradition

Following the Supreme Court's decision, Leifer's trial will continue as usual.

MALKA LEIFER, surrounded by Israel Prison Service guards, covers her face in Jerusalem District Court on February 14, 2018.

Ghislaine Maxwell being held at 'well-run' jail -local lawyers

Maxwell is likely in her own holding cell where she can be observed at all times, said Ted Lothstein, another New Hampshire criminal defense lawyer.

Ghislaine Maxwell, longtime associate of accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein

UK's Prince Andrew not cooperating in Epstein probe, US prosecutors say

Andrew has publicly stated he will cooperate with any "appropriate law enforcement agency." US Attorney General William Barr said on Monday there were no plans to extradite Andrew.

Britain's Prince Andrew leaves after attending the Easter Sunday service at St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle in southern England April 5, 2015.

Rivlin to Australian PM: Leifer won’t be able to evade justice

The accused sex offender’s attorneys said they plan to appeal both the decision that she is mentally fit and an extradition, if it is approved, to the High Court of Justice.

President Rivlin with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison

Jeffrey Epstein ‘played no meaningful role' as Wexner Foundation trustee

The independent review says that though Epstein did not make any financial contributions to the Wexner foundation, he did transfer assets worth $46 million in 2008 to a private foundation

Jeffrey Epstein appears in a photo taken for the NY Division of Criminal Justice Services' sex offender registry

Harvey Weinstein reaches $25 million settlement with accusers

The accord would end nearly all civil lawsuits by actresses and former Weinstein employees who accused him of offenses ranging from sexual harassment to rape, the newspaper said.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., June 5, 2018.

Britain's Prince Andrew 'categorically' denies sexual assault claims

"I can absolutely, categorically tell you it never happened," Andrew said. "I have no recollection of ever meeting this lady, none whatsoever."

Prince Andrew (L) Jeffrey Epstein (R).