An independent commission set up at the request of the Roman Catholic Church in France found that abuse was far more pervasive than previously thought.
Tag: Sex Crimes
London Police Announce Independent Review Amid Trust Crisis
The move comes as the force faces scrutiny and criticism over its handling of violence against women, after the sentencing last week of Sarah Everard’s killer.
London Police Officer Charged With Rape Amid Trust Crisis
The arrest comes as the force faces scrutiny and criticism over its handling of violence against women, after another officer was sentenced last week in the killing of Sarah Everard.
Peter Nygard Set to Be Extradited to the U.S.
Peter Nygard, a former fashion executive, will soon be extradited from Canada to the United States to face charges of sex trafficking and other crimes against women and teenage girls.
London Police, Under Fire on Everard Murder, Respond With Safety Tips
The guidance after the sentencing of Wayne Couzens, who abused his power as a police officer to falsely arrest and murder Sarah Everard, 33, provoked widespread criticism and mockery.
Sarah Everard’s Killer, Wayne Couzens, Sentenced to Life in Prison
The extent to which Ms. Everard’s attacker wielded his powers as a police officer in the horrific attack has prompted a wave of new calls for reform in the London police department.
Sarah Everard’s Killer, Wayne Couzens, Falsely Arrested Her, Court Hears
Wayne Couzens, a British police officer who pleaded guilty to the murder of Sarah Everard, used the pretense of Covid regulations to kidnap the 33-year-old as she was walking home.
W.H.O. Workers Abused Women on Mission in Congo, Inquiry Finds
A commission appointed by the health agency found that women and girls had been promised jobs in exchange for relationships or had been sexually exploited in order to keep jobs.
Australia Court Orders Malka Leifer to Be Tried Over Sexual Abuse
Malka Leifer, who was extradited from Israel after a long battle, pleaded not guilty to 70 counts.
Prince Andrew Suffers Setback in Bid to Avoid Epstein Accuser’s Lawsuit
The British High Court will serve papers on the prince if necessary, allowing Virginia Giuffre’s suit, filed in New York, to proceed.