Hockey fans in Canada are struggling to make sense of a scandal that has led to charges against of five former junior hockey players.
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Canadian Hockey Players to Face Sexual Assault Hearing
Hockey fans in Canada are struggling to make sense of a scandal that has led to sexual-assault charges against five former junior hockey players.
U.N. to Study Reports of Sexual Violence in Israel During Oct. 7 Attack
A team from the United Nations has arrived in Israel to examine multiple reports of sexual violence during the Hamas-led attack.
Former N.H.L. Player Faces Sexual Assault Charges in Canada
The accusation, made in London, Ontario, in 2018, has put the country’s hockey organization into turmoil and outraged the public.
Luis Rubiales, Ex-Chief of Spanish Soccer, to Face Trial Over World Cup Kiss
The ruling by a National Court judge resulted from a pretrial inquiry into an unsolicited kiss that set off a widespread debate about sexism in Spanish women’s soccer.
Depardieu Sexual Assault Suit Dropped Over Statute of Limitations
Hélène Darras, a French actress, had accused Gérard Depardieu of groping her in 2007 on a movie set. A separate investigation of the actor is proceeding, Paris prosecutors said.
U.N. Expert Will Investigate Sex Crimes by Hamas, Israel Says
The official accepted Israel’s invitation and is expected to go there soon, the foreign ministry said. Hamas has denied that its fighters committed sex crimes during the Oct. 7 attacks.
Oct. 7 Assaults, Including Sexual Violence, Could Be Crimes Against Humanity, U.N. Experts Say
The experts’ statement came after the United Nations had been the focus of months of frustrated accusations that it was ignoring the rape and mutilation of women during the Oct. 7 attacks.
India’s Top Court Reverses Early Release of 11 Men Convicted of Gang Rape
The case of Bilkis Bano, who was three months pregnant when she was attacked, became a powerful symbol of communal bloodshed and of the widespread violence against women in the country.
Spanish Soccer Star Testifies About Unwanted Kiss
Jennifer Hermoso, who was kissed on the mouth by Spain’s former soccer boss, Luis Rubiales, gave evidence at a hearing to determine whether Mr. Rubiales will be charged.