Sexual assault

East Jerusalem man suspected of following woman home, raping her in Tel Aviv

Prosecutors signaled their intent to indict the 42-year-old suspect, and the court extended his detention until Thursday.

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who has been charged with rape and multiple counts of sex assault, arrives at Southwark Crown Court, in London, Britain, May 30, 2025.

British comedian Russell Brand jailed for 10-and-a-half years after rape, sexual assault conviction

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

Cornell faculty declares no confidence in university leaders over handling of sexual abuse case

Hawaii’s Jewish governor, Josh Green.

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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026.

New York state police to take over future investigations into sexual assault complaints at Cornell

Referring to the Jane Doe allegations as "horrifying," Hochul said: "Survivors should be able to trust the institutions responsible for protecting them. We cannot afford to let them down."

Cornell University students holds signs after a seven-hour-long sit-in protest representing the seven hours that a Jane Doe alleges she was sexually assaulted in a case involving seven members of Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity, in Ithaca, New York, US, October 7, 2026.

UK sanctions 15 Sudanese military commanders, officials, for sexual violence, civilian attacks

The measures come a year after the fall of al-Fashir, the North Darfur capital that became a focal point of Sudan's war, where civilians were subjected to a prolonged siege.

 Soldiers are seen at Khartoum International Airport in Khartoum on October 3, 2026.

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.

Letter from Cornell's Jane Doe: University president appeared to 'disbelieve' assault allegations

“After the conversation [then-president of Doe's sorority] shared with me that President Kotlikoff’s initial response was along the lines of, ‘Why did she wait so long to report it?" Doe wrote.

A student walks by a sign at the entrance of Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 1, 2026.

Two men indicted for rape in separate cases involving minors, woman in Israel

Prosecutors filed two separate rape indictments, one against a Holon man accused of assaulting two girls under 16 and another involving a woman allegedly raped during a home repair visit.

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UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

"It's something that has lived with me ever since," she said during the often tearful police interview. "I blamed myself for years."

British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

Beit Shemesh man accused of sexually abusing four minors at synagogues, mikveh, supermarket

The boy tried to move Brand’s hand away and prevent further contact, but Brand continued touching him for several minutes, according to the prosecution.

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Lawsuit by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister accusing him of sexual abuse dismissed by US judge

Annie Altman accused her brother of sexually abusing and raping her between 1997 and 2006 at the family home in suburban Clayton, Missouri, starting when she was 3 and he was 12.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman does a television interview with CNBC's Kate Rooney before delivering the keynote address at the OpenAI developers conference at Fort Mason on September 29, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations

The rules, announced Sunday, allow victims to choose whether to explain in person or in writing how an offender’s release could threaten their safety.

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.