Rape

Julie Hesmondalgh Shares How She’s Been Using Time in Lockdown Positively | Good Morning Britain

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Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa She played Hayley in Coronation Street and a rape survivor in Broadchurch, and now, Julie Hesmondalgh joins series three of The A Word staring alongside Christopher Eccleston. Julie chats to Lorraine about how she’s finding homeschooling her two teenage kids and why she wouldn’t accept the role of Hayley if … Read more Julie Hesmondalgh Shares How She’s Been Using Time in Lockdown Positively | Good Morning Britain

Syrian ex-secret police on trial in Germany for war crimes

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Two former members of Syria’s secret police have fronted court in Germany, one of whom is charged with crimes against humanity, rape, 58 counts of murder, and the torture of several thousands. The two men face nine co-plaintiffs in the case. Human Rights Watch says the case could be cause for hope for other Syrian … Read more Syrian ex-secret police on trial in Germany for war crimes

Rape, humiliation, torture: Prison riot exposes shocking abuse in Russia’s jails

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On April 10, a mutiny broke out in the n° 15 high-security penal colony in Angarsk, 5,000 kilometres east of #Moscow, #Russia. Brutal video footage from the riot was widely leaked on social media, in which inmates call for help. They claim they have slit their wrists to protest against what they call daily physical abuse, #torture … Read more Rape, humiliation, torture: Prison riot exposes shocking abuse in Russia’s jails

Sister Angelique ‘The hand of God’ | Al Jazeera Close Up

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In 2013, Sister Angelique Namaika was awarded the Nansen refugee prize by the UNHCR. It was in recognition of her extensive work with more than 2,000 women in DRC. Many of these women are survivors of rape and abuse by fighters of the Lord’s Resistance Army. The prize came with an award $100,00, allowing her … Read more Sister Angelique ‘The hand of God’ | Al Jazeera Close Up

The British teen convicted of making up gang rape claims | ITV News

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Rarely has there been a more harrowing story to hear than of the British teen convicted of making up gang rape claims, writes Julie Etchingham. Read more: https://bit.ly/3afTiyc • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on … Read more The British teen convicted of making up gang rape claims | ITV News

Music that Heals: Tatiana’s Story

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One of the oldest and most atrocious weapons of war is rape, but now the courage of survivors is creating a new transformation marked by healing, justice and peace. Ten years ago, Tatiana Mukanire survived a horrifically brutal crime – and today she proves that nothing is stronger than the human spirit. “I got my … Read more Music that Heals: Tatiana’s Story

Alex Salmond cleared of sexual assault charges

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Alex Salmond has been cleared of committing a catalogue of sex offences against nine women while he was Scotland’s First Minister in a historic criminal trial. The 65-year-old former first minister has been acquitted of 13 alleged sexual offences, including one attempted rape against women who either working for the Scottish Government or within the … Read more Alex Salmond cleared of sexual assault charges

Nirbhaya Case: India Hangs 4 Convicts for 2012 Gang Rape and Murder

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Four convicts were hanged in India for the 2012 gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old physiotherapy student on a moving bus in New Delhi. The men were hanged at Tihar Jail in New Delhi, Press Trust of India reported, quoting jail authorities. Flag waving demonstrators gathered outside the prison gates with one man carrying … Read more Nirbhaya Case: India Hangs 4 Convicts for 2012 Gang Rape and Murder

Delhi gang rape: Four sentenced to death

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The four men involved in the Delhi gang-rape died this Friday morning after their death sentence was executed. An Indian court had sentenced them for the gang rape and murder of a student in the capital Delhi in December 2012, a case that led to violent protests across India and new laws against rape. The … Read more Delhi gang rape: Four sentenced to death

India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus gang rape and murder

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Four men convicted of raping and murdering a student in India have been executed. They attacked the 23-year-old physiotherapy student on a bus in New Delhi in 2012 then left her to die on a road. The case set off mass protests in the country, which has one of the highest cases of sexual violence … Read more India hangs four men over 2012 Delhi bus gang rape and murder

Protect yourself: Naomi Campbell takes coronavirus threat literally

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IN THE PAPERS – Thursday, March 12: We bring you reactions to Harvey Weinstein’s 23-year prison sentence for rape and sexual assault. Also, we find out how the world’s papers are reacting to the coronavirus outbreak being upgraded to a pandemic. And supermodel Naomi Campbell shows us how to really protect ourselves during this crisis! Subscribe … Read more Protect yourself: Naomi Campbell takes coronavirus threat literally

Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein gets 23 years in prison for sex crimes

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Influential Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. At least 90 women have accused him of preying on them, which led to the birth of the global MeToo movement. Al Jazeera’s Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow … Read more Hollywood’s Harvey Weinstein gets 23 years in prison for sex crimes

Courtroom dispatch: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes

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Former Hollywood power broker Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 23 years in prison on Wednesday following his sexual assault and rape conviction two weeks ago.  Subscribe to France 24 now: http://f24.my/youtubeEN FRANCE 24 live news stream: all the latest news 24/7 http://f24.my/YTliveEN Visit our website: http://www.france24.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://f24.my/youtubeEN Like us on … Read more Courtroom dispatch: Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for sex crimes

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault | ABC News

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Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein is taken to hospital with “chest pains” after being sentenced to 23 years in prison over rape and sexual assault convictions, in a case hailed as a victory for the #MeToo movement. Read more here: https://ab.co/3cNufou For more from ABC News, click here: https://ab.co/2kxYCZY You can watch more ABC News … Read more Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault | ABC News

Weinstein accuser reacts to his sentencing – BBC Newsnight

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Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for rape and sexual assault. Subscribe to our channel here: https://goo.gl/31Q53F Emily Maitlis speaks to Rowena Chiu, accuser and former assistant to Harvey Weinstein, about the news of his sentencing. Newsnight is the BBC’s flagship news and current affairs TV programme – with analysis, debate, … Read more Weinstein accuser reacts to his sentencing – BBC Newsnight