sexual assault
Uber Fined $59 Million After Stonewalling Investigation Into Sexual Violence
The company will be suspended from California in 30 days if it does not pay the fine and hand over detailed information on sexual misconduct allegations.
The Justice System Is Failing Trans Survivors of Rape and Assault
My case was dropped by police, but I'm not the only one.
A Black Trans Woman In a Men's Prison Is Suing (Again) Over Horrific Abuse
Ashley Diamond previously sued the Georgia Department of Corrections in 2015.
The DOJ Can't Defend Trump in E. Jean Carroll Defamation Suit Against Him, Judge Says
It's a victory for the advice columnist, who says Trump raped her in the 1990s.
What It’s Like to Tell Your Parents You’ve Been Sexually Assaulted
"When I used the word 'abuse', my mum burst into tears."
A Quarter of Canadian Female Military Students Have Been Sexually Assaulted
According to a new Statistics Canada report, 28% of surveyed female students at Canadian military colleges say they've been sexually assaulted.
Trump's Job Description Does Not Include 'Slandering Women,' E. Jean Carroll's Lawyers Argue
The Department of Justice claims Trump's denials occurred as part of his official duties as president, meaning he could be defended by government lawyers—and, by extension, with taxpayer money.
'Functional Immunity': The Complicated Path to Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors at the UN
The United Nations' use of both immunity and private risk consultants to investigate accusations makes it hard for victims of sex crimes to get justice.
Women Being Sued for Making Sex Assault Allegations Are Crowdfunding Their Defence
Mandi Gray, one of the defendants being sued by Canadian author Steven Galloway, launched the fundraiser.
Sexual Assault Allegations Against Indian Filmmaker Spark #MeToo Controversy
While many in the Hindi film industry say the accusations have a political agenda to malign the filmmaker's image, there are concerns about not believing the survivor.
Australia's World-Famous Byron Bay Has a Rape Problem
Byron has been attracting waves of new visitors since Chris Hemsworth moved in. But not all have good intentions.
Protester Says a Cop Sexually Assaulted Him With a Baton During Arrest
“Getting arrested is one thing, but they beat the shit out of me,” said Michael Jacobs, who was arrested near a homeless encampment in Denver.