Sexual Assault
Swalwell denies rape claims as investigations launch in LA, NYC, and DC
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Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has vehemently denied sexual assault allegations from five women, including two rape claims, calling them a 'political hit job,' as probes begin in multiple jurisdictions following his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from California's gubernatorial race.
TikTok star Benjamin Gleason was arrested Friday and booked into Columbia County Jail in New York on March 20. TMZ reports he's facing serious sexual assault charges. The influencer, known for lip-sync videos and sharing about borderline personality disorder, has over 1 million followers.
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ITV has unveiled first-look images for its upcoming four-part true crime series Believe Me, featuring a cast including Daniel Mays and Aimée-Ffion Edwards. The drama recounts the story of serial sex offender John Worboys and the failures of the Metropolitan Police in investigating victims' reports. It highlights the challenges faced by survivors Sarah and Laila in seeking justice.
A Los Angeles judge has dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Marilyn Manson's former assistant Ashley Walters, ruling that her claims fall outside the statute of limitations. The decision cancels a trial set for next month and revives questions about the delayed discovery rule in abuse cases. Walters' attorney plans to appeal the ruling.
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Shiori Ito, a prominent figure in Japan's #MeToo movement, finally premiered her documentary 'Black Box Diaries' in Tokyo on December 13 after months of legal delays. The film chronicles her 2015 sexual assault case and the obstacles she faced in seeking justice, having debuted at festivals abroad in 2024 and earned an Oscar nomination. Ito expressed relief at sharing her story domestically, hoping it sparks open discussion on sexual violence.
The French penal code has been amended to explicitly define consent in cases of rape and sexual assault. The law was promulgated on November 7, 2025, in the Official Journal, ten days after its adoption by Parliament. This reform clarifies the law following the Mazan rape trial and aligns France with countries like Canada and Sweden.
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Spain's National Police have arrested a Peruvian and a Costa Rican fugitive in Madrid for serious sexual abuses against minors in their home countries. These detentions mark the anniversary of Operation Peluche, which has captured 35 individuals in a year. Both are in provisional prison awaiting extraditions that could take years.
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