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Sexual harassment and assault

Sexual harassment and assault
Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
Moroccan women migrants arrange blankets and belongings at a makeshift sleeping area near the Temporary Immigrant Reception Centre in Ceuta, Spain, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
Spain

‘It’s really bad’: migrant women’s fears of sexual violence in Spain’s Ceuta

Some women at a makeshift camp say they are afraid to sleep at night: ‘a lot of guys are trying to attack the girls every night’.

United States

US top court again rejects Trump push to toss out E. Jean Carroll verdict

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘maid cafe’ operator arrested for allegedly molesting employee, 14

Hong Kong courts

Man admits molesting 11-year-old girl, taking over 200 photos and videos

Hong Kong judge condemns 47-year-old’s ‘despicable and sickening’ acts, orders psychologist’s report ahead of August 31 sentencing.

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The District Court building in Wan Chai. Photo: Warton Li
Australia

Australian jury convicts ex-Catholic bishop of sexually abusing 2 men

Christopher Saunders, 76, is one of the most senior Australian Catholics to be convicted in a global clergy abuse scandal.

South Korea

South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI porn after man’s acquittal

Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong weighs dedicated offence to tackle persistent child sex abuse

Security chief Chris Tang also reveals over 90 per cent of respondents back proposed overhaul of laws tackling sex crimes during consultation.

Hong Kong’s security minister has said that authorities will actively study calls to introduce a stand-alone offence covering persistent child sexual abuse. Photo: Getty Images
India

Zuckerberg apologises to India over child sexual abuse content on Meta platforms

The Meta Platforms ⁠CEO also apologised for deepfake content and operational ‌lapses on the company’s platforms, according to a report.

Hong Kong courts

4 months’ jail for repeat sex offender, 65, who groped Form 3 student on bus

Former hardware salesman caught in the act in a video filmed by a pedestrian standing outside the bus and widely circulated online.

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Singapore

Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13

The man, 38, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault.

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People take pictures next to the Merlion statue at the Marina Bay waterfront in Singapore. For each charge of statutory rape, the man could have been jailed for up to 20 years and fined or caned. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong policeman sentenced to 6-month jail term for molesting clerk

Senior Superintendent Ian Chow convicted of ‘brazen’ assaults on woman on three occasions at police headquarters.

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Senior Superintendent Ian Chow (centre) leaves West Kowloon Court on Friday after being sentenced to jail. Photo: Brian Wong
Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong schools equipped to tackle deepfake sexual abuse?

Deepfake apps can produce sexualised fake images within minutes, and child-protection experts are urging schools and families to take this seriously.

Fame and celebrity

Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations in BBC documentary

Actor calls claims by four women ‘categorically false’ after report details alleged misconduct when they were teens.

Fame and celebrity

Meet AnnaLynne McCord, the millionaire actress who’s crowdfunding her wedding

The model and Days of Our Lives actress, who’s marrying ex-rugby star Danny Cipriani, has spoken publicly about surviving sexual assault.

Millionaire couple AnnaLynne McCord and Danny Cipriani have been exposed for crowdfunding their upcoming wedding. Photo: @theannalynnemccord/Instagram
Crime in Hong Kong

Letters | Law reform ought not overlook long-term child sexual abuse

Readers discuss the necessity of a new offence for persistent child sexual abuse, and why the Iran war is unpopular among Nato countries.

Under the current regime, a survivor of child sexual abuse has to distinguish the details of each incident to meet the requirements for prosecution even though they have faced prolonged, persistent and repetitive abuse. A new offence should be introduced to focus on proving patterns of sexual exploitation between an adult abuser and a child over a period of time. Photo: Theodora Yu
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tutorial centre owner gets over 6 years in jail for molesting 5 boys

High Court sentences Yu Hey-tsit for ‘despicable and repulsive acts’, including recording some of the sexual assaults.

United States

Tate brothers to remain in US jail as they fight extradition to UK

Influencers fight extradition over new rape and sex trafficking charges as their lawyer claims prosecution lacks evidence.

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United States

Maine Democrats replace scandal-plagued candidate in key US Senate race

Graham Platner, the original nominee to run against Republican incumbent Susan Collins, dropped out over sexual misconduct allegations.

Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for US Senate, acknowledges supporters at the Maine Democratic Nominating Convention in Bangor on Saturday. Photo: AP
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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan removed over sexual misconduct allegations

The UK barrister is accused of having a non-consensual sexual relationship with a junior lawyer working at the International Criminal Court.

France

Modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead in France

Daniel Siad, 69, was one of several men accused of helping the US financier traffic and abuse women.

Hong Kong courts

Teenager sent to detention centre for attempted voyeurism in school toilet

Defendant to spend up to six months at Sha Tsui Correctional Institution, with magistrate urging teenager to reflect on his actions.

The Sha Tsui Correctional Institution on Lantau Island. The magistrate noted that the boy had committed a separate offence in the past and been placed under police supervision. Photo: Handout
Indonesia

In Indonesia’s island paradise, humans are still born into slavery

Though slavery has been illegal in what is now Indonesia for more than 160 years, it survives in Sumba’s rigid caste system.

Umbu Ana Rara (left) watches as his “ata”, Kanisius Kanyali Hambarita, prepares drinks at Tanggedu village in East Sumba on June 23. Photo: AFP
United States

Tate brothers to fight extradition from US to UK following Miami arrests

Social media influencers appear in Miami court in handcuffs as lawyer claims arrests were politically motivated.

Crime

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate arrested in Miami as UK seeks extradition

The brothers, who were arrested in Romania in 2022, face rape and human trafficking charges.

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Religion

My Take | Churches must ensure that complaints of sexual abuse are taken seriously

As the city prepares for a sex crime legislation overhaul, every community sector should work to ensure that people are free from harassment.

St Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, regarded as the heart of Catholicism. File photo: Reuters
Hong Kong courts

Ex-primary school IT technician jailed 11 years for molesting 3 boys on campus

High Court hears Law Yuen-lung, 30, diagnosed with paedophilic disorder and kept over 800 images of child pornography.

Mr Justice Anthony Kwok has said the defendant’s action is “indefensible”. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong policeman convicted of molesting clerk 3 times at headquarters

Senior Superintendent Ian Chow found guilty of touching woman on three occasions, including during work party in front of witnesses.

Thailand

Thai police arrest boxing camp manager for trafficking underage boys for sex

The suspect was captured after undercover officers posed as clients seeking sexual services from three boys aged 13, 15 and 16.

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