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Man’s vow after allegedly sexually assaulting teen

Man’s vow after allegedly sexually assaulting teen

A mentally ill man has promised not to do anything wrong as he prepares to fight allegations that he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl in broad daylight.

Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s

Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s

Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s

Charges over spate of beach sex attacks in late 1990s

An elderly man has been charged with a string of sexual assaults on young girls and women almost 30 years ago.

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

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French rape accused fled state after alleged attack

French rape accused fled state after alleged attack

A French national allegedly groped an intoxicated woman in a nightclub before dragging her to a nearby laneway and raping her.

Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

Masseur raved about by radio star jailed for rape

A masseur whose services were praised by a radio show host has been condemned for raping a vulnerable young client as she lay blindfolded.

'Intrusive': trainee masseur's vile assault on client

'Intrusive': trainee masseur's vile assault on client

A trainee masseur has been jailed for sexually assaulting a shocked client during an appointment.

Rideshare driver 'targeted hotel' before alleged rape

Rideshare driver 'targeted hotel' before alleged rape

A rideshare driver has allegedly scoped and targeted his victims outside a popular LGBTQI venue before sexually assaulting them.

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Serial sex predator facing indefinite detention bid

Serial sex predator facing indefinite detention bid

Serial sex predator facing indefinite detention bid

Serial sex predator facing indefinite detention bid

Prosecutors are trying to have a serial sexual predator detained indefinitely because they say he is unwilling to control his sexual instincts.

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Hoiby searched his name and 'rape' before charges

Marius Borg Hoiby, the eldest son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has broken down in tears as he began his testimony during his trial for rape charges.

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections

Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

Woman tells court of 'betrayal' at Hoiby rape trial

The son of Norway’s crown princess has pleaded not guilty to rape charges which could see him spend up to 10 years in prison if convicted.

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

Grace Tame abuser unlikely to face cybercrime trial

The health of the sexual abuser of Grace Tame has rapidly deteriorated following several strokes and falls, a court has heard.

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

Charity founder denies dozens of sexual assault charges

A well-known charity founder has strenuously denied sexual assault allegations after he was charged with more than 50 offences.

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

Charity founder charged with sexual assault, rape

A well-known charity founder has fronted court after being charged with more than 50 offences, including rape.

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‘Justice got served’: man cleared of nightclub rape

A man says he is relieved the truth has finally come out after he was accused of sexually assaulting another man multiple times inside a popular nightclub.

Teacher jailed after filming sex acts with student

A former English teacher has been jailed for almost seven years for having sex with his 16-year-old student and filming the acts which he shared with others.

Female teacher admits sexually abusing student aged 12

Teacher Naomi Tekea Craig, 33, has pleaded guilty to a slew of offences related to the sexual abuse of a male student when he was aged 12 and 13.

Swim coach accused of grooming teen girl wins bail bid

A former swimming coach from a prestigious girls school has been released on bail after being charged with child abuse offences.

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False club rape claim made to irate partner, jury told

Claims a man was molested on a night out were fabrications made to a girlfriend who did not like seeing her partner intimate with another man, a jury has heard.

Teacher on sex charges 'gave birth to student's child'

A female teacher who allegedly sexually abused a male student at a school where she taught has given birth to what police believe is the victim's child.

Dentist faces sexual accusations by three women

A dental practitioner has been hit with a further charge with three alleged victims coming forward to police to make sexual abuse complaints against him.

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies abuse accusations

Spanish prosecutors are investigating allegations that Julio Iglesias sexually assaulted two former employees, claims the singer calls "completely false".

Police officer faces court over off-duty rape claims

A police officer will fight three sexual assault charges at a contested hearing in May after facing court for the first time charged with off-duty offending.

Teacher's alleged plot to 'pimp' out drugged children

A teacher has been refused bail for allegedly planning to drug and sexually assault a boy and girl in "revolting" messages found on his phone.

Tom Silvagni claims rape trial judge made mistakes

The youngest son of AFL great Stephen Silvagni has taken aim at the judge of his rape trial as he launches an appeal against his convictions.

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