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Latest news: Sexual Assault
Ex-girlfriend to speak in Diddy's sex-trafficking trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie is set to testify in the hip-hop mogul's sex-trafficking case, a day after jurors saw a video of Combs beating her.
May 13, 2025
Sugar daddy surgeon's 'spectacular fall from grace'
A former plastic surgeon who preyed on girls via social media for sex said statements read out in court from two of his victims had been horrific to hear.
May 13, 2025
Ex-detention centre worker faces serious sex charges
Police have charged a former youth detention centre worker with sexual offences, including 11 counts of rape, after a wide-ranging inquiry.
May 09, 2025
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Motown great Smokey Robinson accused of sexual assault
Motown legend Smokey Robinson is facing a lawsuit over a series of alleged sexual assaults, which four women say took place between 2007 and 2024.
May 07, 2025
Club groper dodges jail after attacks caught on CCTV
A man who groped and kissed 18 women at a nightclub has been ordered to complete 180 hours of community work after being spared jail time.
May 05, 2025
'In shock': Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre takes life
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who accused Jeffery Epstein and Prince Andrew of sexual abuse, says the toll of abuse inevitably became too heavy to handle.
Apr 26, 2025
Woman accused of sexual assault of aged care residents
A woman will face court after allegedly sexually assaulting residents of an aged care home where she worked and sharing videos of the abuse with her partner.
Apr 24, 2025
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Ex-dance teacher spared jail after Bahamas cruise rape
A former dance teacher who raped a teenage ex-student after a drunken night partying on a Bahamas cruise has walked from court on a suspended jail sentence.
Apr 24, 2025
Delays to 'unusual' grandma rape case as DNA questioned
The cold case rape of a grandmother four decades ago is facing further delays as the accused man plans to fight police DNA evidence.
Apr 24, 2025
Lehrmann lawyer 'missing evidence' ahead of rape trial
Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has told a court there were at least nine witnesses' statements and "important" CCTV footage yet to be provided by prosecutors.
Apr 24, 2025
'A lot of anger': crime a focus for Dutton in key state
Peter Dutton has jumped on community concerns about crime, unveiling a $750 million package to tackle the problem.
Apr 21, 2025
One-time Big Bash League player accused of child abuse
A former cricketer who represented Tasmania and the Hobart Hurricanes has been accused of sexually abusing and grooming a child.
Apr 16, 2025
Fake good Samaritan's alleged sex assault on 83yo woman
Police are investigating after an elderly woman was allegedly sexually assaulted in her home by a man who offered to help her with her shopping.
Apr 16, 2025
Cop’s silence after allegedly raping woman twice
The identity of a police officer can be revealed for the first time after he was charged with raping a woman he met on a night out.
Apr 15, 2025
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Ex-Marist brother seeks record of sex abuse 'flashback'
A former Marist brother wants to attack the credibility of a pupil he allegedly abused in the 1980s after he underwent a controversial psychotherapy procedure.
Apr 15, 2025
Sexual violence survivors given more reporting options
Sexual violence victim-survivors are being offered alternative ways to report incidents, with one state launching a campaign to give back choice and control.
Apr 13, 2025
Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps
Dating apps need stronger protections after a study found child sex abusers were prowling the platforms targeting people with kids.
Apr 10, 2025
Dating app sex assaults rise but victims face hurdles
Dating app users have been warned of a rising trend in sexual assaults once people meet in person, with police urging victims to report the offences.
Apr 08, 2025
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A-League star striker cleared of raping woman
Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres has been cleared of all charges, including rape, after a jury spent hours deliberating.
Apr 04, 2025
Blow for ex-Liberal MP over child sex allegations
A former Liberal MP is facing a lengthy wait to fight allegations he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy after meeting him on a gay hook-up app.
Apr 04, 2025
Senior constable’s travel ban after alleged hotel rape
A police officer has been barred from travelling after he was charged with sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room during a weekend getaway.
Apr 03, 2025
A-league star 'never worried' about rape claim
Central Coast Mariners' star striker Angel Torres, who is on trial for rape, has told a jury he denies all the allegations made against him.
Apr 01, 2025
Dating app code comes online to prevent abuse of users
Dating app platforms have signed up to a voluntary safety code, putting in place proactive measures to protect users from being abused.
Apr 01, 2025
Doubt cast on Chris Dawson's student sex conviction
Questions about when wife-killer Chris Dawson kissed a female student undermine his conviction, a court has been told.
Mar 31, 2025
Top Liberal figure could be called in MP's abuse trial
A state MP accused of sexually abusing a teenager and a young man is expected to face trial over the historical allegations within months.
Mar 28, 2025
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