David Carrick had pleaded guilty to 49 crimes against 12 women in the latest case to cast a harsh spotlight on the Metropolitan Police.
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U.K. Court Hears Details of David Carrick’s Years of Sexual Abuse
A sentencing hearing for David Carrick, who pleaded guilty to 49 counts of sexual assault and rape involving at least a dozen women over 17 years, revealed new details of his shocking abuse.
Gary Glitter Is Released From Prison After Serving Half of His Sentence
The disgraced former glam rock singer was found guilty in 2015 of sexually abusing three young girls in the 1970s. He had been given a 16-year sentence.
‘Squid Game’ Actor Oh Young-soo Goes on Trial on Sex Crime Charges on Feb. 3
Oh Young-soo, the actor who portrayed a contestant in the popular Netflix series, is accused of inappropriately touching a South Korean woman in 2017.
A Mother in Haiti Watches Her Child’s Gang Killing
Trapped by unending violence in the country’s largest slum, a mother makes a desperate attempt to save her teenage daughter.
For Reporter, Trauma Comes With Exposing Ugly Truths of a Brutal Conflict
Mariam Ouédraogo is the first female African journalist to win the world’s top prize for war correspondents, but covering the sexual violence in Burkina Faso has given her PTSD.
London Police Officer Admits to 49 Charges of Sexual Abuse, Including Rape
David Carrick, who worked for the Metropolitan Police, carried out “a relentless campaign” of violence over 17 years, prosecutors said, using his position of authority to manipulate victims.
Kevin Spacey Pleads Not Guilty to 7 Charges of Sexual Misconduct in U.K.
The Oscar-winning actor had already pleaded not guilty in July to five other counts of sexual misconduct. He is currently out on bail.
Ukraine Finds Sexual Crimes in Regions Russia Occupied
Investigators have uncovered widespread evidence of abuse by Moscow’s forces, including rape and forced nudity. Kremlin officials have repeatedly denied accusations of rights violations.
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