Jordan repeals ‘marry the rapist’ clause, but it still exists in many countries
The repeal was hailed as a major step forward for women in the conservative kingdom. Continue reading
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Calgary’s ‘Hemlock Crescent Rapist’ Emile Cromwell granted day parole
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
Emile Cromwell put the entire city of Calgary on high alert in the late 1980s and early ‘90s when he broke into homes on Hemlock Crescent in the city’s southwest Continue reading
Teen rape survivor suspected of abortion sentenced to 30 years in El Salvador prison
A teen rape survivor to has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for a suspected abortion after she suffered a stillbirth, sparking condemnation from women’s rights activists. Continue reading
NCR assessment ordered, sentencing delayed for Manyshots brothers convicted of kidnapping, rape of Calgary teen
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
More than a year and a half after two brothers were convicted of kidnapping and repeatedly raping a Calgary teen, Corey and Cody Manyshots will be sent for testing to determine if they should be found not criminally responsible (NCR). WARNING: Disturbing content. Continue reading
Alberta to establish standard police protocol for sexual assaults
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
Sexual assault is the lowest reported crime in Canada and the Alberta government is aiming to change that. Later this year, Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley will look to introduce a new, standardized response for police officers responding to sexual assault offences. Continue reading
India’s top court upholds death sentences of 4 men convicted in fatal gang-rape, torture of student
The court held that the nature of the crime, which triggered massive protests across India, made it a fit case for the death penalty. Continue reading
UN peacekeepers in Haiti ran child sex rings, raped women: AP investigation
“Imagine if the UN was going to the United States and raping children and bringing cholera.” Continue reading
Utah judge at rape sentencing: ‘great men sometimes do bad things’
A judge in Utah appeared to become emotional when he sentenced Keith Robert Vallejo to up to life in prison for 10 counts of forcible sexual abuse and one count of object rape. Continue reading
#NoTouchy campaign gives a voice to sexual assault and rape survivors
By Jacqueline Wilson Reporter
A Saskatchewan woman is determined to give voice to survivors of sexual assault and rape, while providing support for survivors through her #NoTouchy campaign. Continue reading
Utah man who faked death after rape charge turns himself in
Utah authorities say a man who they suspected of faking his own death after he was accused of rape last year has now turned himself in. Continue reading
