Sexual Assault
Judge dismisses Marilyn Manson sexual assault lawsuit again
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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.
The Japanese government has reached a settlement with former Self-Defense Force member Rina Gonoi over her sexual assault case. The state agreed to pay ¥1.6 million, but no compensation or apology came from her former colleague, according to her lawyer Aiko Ota. This comes after a prolonged legal fight in a country where sexual assault victims often hesitate to speak out.
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Music executive L.A. Reid has settled a sexual assault and harassment lawsuit filed by former Arista Records colleague Drew Dixon on the day their trial was scheduled to begin in Manhattan federal court. The settlement terms remain confidential, with no admission of liability from Reid. Dixon, a prominent A&R executive, expressed hope that the resolution advances safer conditions in the music industry.
A man has been accused of kidnapping a young woman and raping her in Parque Pereyra Iraola, City Bell. The victim was surprised by an armed criminal who took control of her car and drove her to a wasteland. Police are reconstructing the aggressor's route and analyzing key cameras.
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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.