The German man the authorities now suspect of murdering the British child in 2007 was previously convicted of sexually abusing children, theft and dealing drugs.
Tag: Sex Crimes
What We Know About the Developments in the Madeleine McCann Case
New revelations in the 2007 disappearance of the 3-year-old British girl from a vacation home in Portugal have put the case back in the spotlight.
German Man Is a Suspect in Case of Madeleine McCann, a Girl Missing Since 2007
German authorities are investigating a 43-year-old sex offender in connection with the disappearance of the 3-year-old girl from a hotel room in Portugal 13 years ago.
Serial Rapist Jumps Off Cliff While Running From Police and Breaks Ribs
Called “the beast of Kavos,” Dimitris Aspiotis was twice convicted of raping several women, imprisoned and freed because of overcrowding. This month, another woman accused him of rape.
Ex-Head of Australian Girls School Is Fit for Trial, Israeli Court Says
For six years, Australia has tried to extradite Malka Leifer to face charges of sexually assaulting her students but she claimed to be mentally ill.
Afghan Power-Sharing Deal Would Promote General Accused of Rape
The case is still open against Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum, a strongman from Afghanistan’s civil war. But he would become a marshal in order to help settle a bitter election dispute.
Women Face Dilemma in a War Zone: Risk the Blasts or Sexual Assault
As shelling between Pakistan and India intensifies in Kashmir, some women and girls are staying away from community shelters that have become a stalking ground for sexual predators.
Cardinal George Pell Knew of Clergy Sex Abuse, Australian Report Finds
The cardinal, whose sexual abuse conviction was overturned last month, knew decades ago that priests had victimized children but failed to take action, a government inquiry concluded.
Anger Erupts in China After Teen Says Guardian Repeatedly Raped Her
An 18-year-old has accused a prominent lawyer of sexually abusing her for years. The case has become a pivotal test for China’s fledgling #MeToo movement.
Cardinal George Pell’s Acquittal Was as Opaque as His Sexual Abuse Trial
Critics argue that Australia’s courts exhibited a penchant for secrecy and insular decision-making that resembled the Roman Catholic Church’s flawed response to sexual abuse within its ranks.