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9 September, 2024
Donald Trump
Trump blasts Biden for commuting nearly all US federal death sentences
The US president-elect vowed to pursue the death penalty against ‘violent rapists, murderers and monsters’.
25 Dec 2024 - 2:58AM
Malaysia
Malaysian university suspends professor over sexual harassment claims
24 Dec 2024 - 1:50PM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes
24 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Who is LaTroya Grayson – and why is she suing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs?
LaTroya Grayson has come forward to accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault in 2006 after winning the chance to go to one of his White Parties via a radio contest – here’s what we know so far.
24 Dec 2024 - 5:36PM
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United States
US House finds Trump Ally Gaetz paid thousands for sex and drugs
Former Florida congressman had sex twice with a 17-year-old girl, panel found. Gaetz has filed suit against panel to halt release of report.
24 Dec 2024 - 6:52PM
Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Meet bestselling author Elisabeth Ovesen, who’s weighing in on Jay-Z and Diddy
Elisabeth Ovesen is adding her 2 cents to the conversation about Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ alleged bad behaviour, saying they’re no different from Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein and Jeffrey Epstein.
23 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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United States
Top NYPD officer abruptly resigns amid sexual misconduct allegations
New York’s police commissioner has accepted the resignation of Jeffrey Maddrey in the wake of the allegations.
22 Dec 2024 - 11:50AM
Fame and celebrity
Blake Lively accuses Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment, smear campaign
The actress says her co-star waged a campaign to destroy her reputation after she spoke up about his ‘disturbing behaviour’ on the film set.
22 Dec 2024 - 7:31AM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Baywatch star Jeremy Jackson’s troubled ex, Lori Willison?
Jackson says he helped Willison move from adult films and stripping to modelling, but they split after a confrontation in 2014 – Willison has since become homeless and blames her ex for her troubles.
19 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
France
France jails Dominique Pelicot for 20 years over drugging, mass rape of ex-wife
Judges found Dominique Pelicot guilty, and also convicted a first batch of 20 out of 50 co-defendants in the case.
19 Dec 2024 - 7:26PM
Donald Trump
US House panel secretly votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report
Gaetz had dropped out as Trump’s pick for attorney general amid scrutiny over allegations of drug use and sexual misconduct with minors.
19 Dec 2024 - 1:57AM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Dawn Richard – and why is she ‘absolutely terrified’ of Diddy?
Dawn Richard’s lawyer Lisa Bloom is speaking out against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after her client filed a lawsuit alleging verbal abuse, assault, and sexual battery against the music mogul in September.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:49PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis’ ex-girlfriend Abbey Wilson
The pair met when Wilson won Francis’ show The Search for the Hottest Girl in America; they had a sex tape stolen in 2013 and split in 2021, with Wilson claiming Francis had sexually assaulted her.
18 Dec 2024 - 10:11AM
Law
Luigi Mangione’s lawyer, Karen Friedman Agnifilo, is married to Diddy’s lawyer
Marc Agnifilo, who is representing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, used to work for Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Ben Brafman, while his wife worked for Michael Bloomberg.
17 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong parents can now check if self-employed tutors have sex offence record
Scheme expands to include parents as category of employer to voluntarily conduct checks on self-employed tutors and coaches.
16 Dec 2024 - 5:05PM
Donald Trump
ABC to pay US$15 million to Trump library to settle defamation suit
The network must apologise for anchor George Stephanopoulos’ misstatement that Trump was found ‘liable for rape’ in the E. Jean Carroll case.
15 Dec 2024 - 6:22AM
Jay-Z
Who is Carmen Bryan – the woman who had a ‘9-year affair’ with Jay-Z?
Carmen Bryan claimed to have had a 9-year affair with Jay-Z while she was dating rapper Nas, which was at the centre of one of the most famous feuds in hip-hop history – so what do we know about her?
15 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM
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Japan
US airman jailed for kidnapping, sexually assaulting teen girl in Japan
Brennon Washington’s case also sparked criticism as local police and Tokyo did not disclose the incident to the Okinawa government.
13 Dec 2024 - 3:29PM
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United States
Rape, drugging allegations cap downfall of US luxury real estate stars
Prosecutors claim a long pattern of rape for three brothers charged in real estate sex-trafficking scheme.
13 Dec 2024 - 11:53AM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Jay-Z’s mother Gloria Carter: from single mum in Brooklyn to philanthropist
She raised her children on her own after their dad left the family when Jay-Z was 11; later she co-founded the Shawn Carter Foundation and married long-time girlfriend Roxanne Wiltshire.
12 Dec 2024 - 8:54PM
Trending in China
China KOL with 46 million fans detained for poking woman in miniskirt with stick
After his release from prison for fraud, Meng became a successful blogger, but his videos often feature harassment of women.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:05AM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Anna Kane, Evander Kane’s ex-wife – and what did she accuse Diddy of?
Anna Kane has publicly come forward as one of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ growing list of accusers – here’s what we know about her and her lawsuit against the music mogul.
11 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM
United States
Rapper Jay-Z accused in lawsuit of raping teen girl
Musician and producer Jay-Z denies rape claims, blasts ‘blackmail attempt’ by plaintiff’s lawyer.
9 Dec 2024 - 12:39PM
Education in Hong Kong
Letters
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Yidan Prize laureate shows the power of digital education
Readers discuss the two lessons for Hong Kong educators, elderly couples renewing their marriage vows, sexual harassment at music festivals, and improvements for weather service.
8 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
Singapore
Singapore jails man who attempted to rape Thai disco singer
The attack happened just hours after the victim and Yeo Zhuo Ping met for the first time in 2018.
7 Dec 2024 - 12:50PM
Britain
‘Slapping therapy’ guru Hongchi Xiao jailed after death of diabetic UK woman
The healer promoted paida lajin therapy, getting patients to slap themselves repeatedly to release ‘poisonous waste’ from the body.
7 Dec 2024 - 1:14AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Bangladeshi woman accuses Hong Kong law firm of sexually harassing her
Equal Opportunities Commission issues legal proceedings on behalf of Khan Saima Begum, who claims boss at WT Law Offices sexually and racially harassed her.
6 Dec 2024 - 11:42PM
Japan
Ex-Saudi diplomat investigated for allegedly groping woman at Tokyo club
He is suspected of touching the breasts of the victim over her clothes at a club in Roppongi entertainment district.
6 Dec 2024 - 2:41PM
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