Sexual Misconduct

Weinstein sex crimes trial set to open in New York

The disgraced movie mogul faces life in prison if convicted in a New York state court of predatory sexual assault charges, in a trial expected to last six weeks.

How the UN peacekeeping mission impregnated minors and women in Haiti

Instead of acting as a stabilising force, UN peacekeeping troops have fathered hundreds of children after sexually exploiting local girls as young as 11, leaving them behind without any support, according to a new comprehensive report.

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleads not guilty to new charges in groping case

Hollywood actor Cuba Gooding Jr has pleaded not guilty to an indictment that includes allegations from a new accuser in his New York City sexual misconduct case.

Cuba Gooding Jr pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges

Hollywood actor Cuba Gooding Jr pleaded not guilty to groping two women as prosecutors revealed that a dozen others had accused the Oscar winner of sexual misconduct.

Weinstein loses bid to have rape trial moved out of New York City

Roughly 70 women have accused Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct dating back decades. The former Hollywood producer, who sparked the #MeToo movement, could face a life sentence if convicted.

US State senator faces child pornography charges

Republican Michael J Folmer was charged with possessing child pornography, sexual abuse of children and criminal use of a communications facility, Pennsylvania's Attorney General said.

Harvey Weinstein pleads not guilty, rape trial delayed to January

The new indictment also comes with a disclosure that a third woman will be called to testify that Weinstein raped her in 1993 to bolster the prosecutors' case.

R. Kelly charged in Minnesota with soliciting sex from minor

R. Kelly was arrested last month and was charged in Brooklyn and Chicago with numerous sexual misconduct felonies.

Harvey Weinstein and accusers reach tentative compensation deal - WSJ

The Wall Street Journal says the proposed agreement would not affect a criminal case pending against Weinstein in Manhattan, in which he has been charged with rape and other sex crimes. A trial in that case has been scheduled for September.

New R. Kelly sex abuse tape discovered - lawyer

The latest discovery was announced by lawyer Gloria Allred at a press conference where she told journalists it was found by couple Gary and Sallie Dennis in a box of old VHS cassettes at their home.

Sony Music drops US singer R. Kelly - reports

Sony Music has reportedly ended embattled singer R. Kelly's contract with subsidiary RCA after allegations of sexual abuse.

Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial set for May

Weinstein is accused of forcibly performing oral sex on a woman in July 2006 and raping another woman in March 2013. He faces five charges, including rape, and a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.