Rape

• UN says ‘reasonable grounds’ exist of Hamas Oct. 7 sexual violence

  A UN report said there are “reasonable grounds” to believe Hamas committed rape, “sexualized torture,” and other cruel treatment of women during its surprise attack in Israel.

  World

  Mar 4
  
• Nearly 65K rape victims likely got pregnant amid U.S. abortion bans: analysis

  Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, thousands of rape victims in U.S. states that ban abortion likely got pregnant in a span of less than two years, research suggests,

  U.S. News

  Jan 26
  
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• Danny Masterson mugshot released as actor sent to California prison

  ``That '70s Show'' actor Danny Masterson has been sent to a California state prison to serve his sentence for two rape convictions.

  Entertainment

  Dec 27, 2023
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• Is it sexual assault to secretly record consensual sex? Ottawa case sparks debate

  The federal government added a Criminal Code charge for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, and some provincial legislatures have changed laws.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2023
• Convicted Lethbridge sex offender to spend another 3 years behind bars

  Sohil Bindra, already serving more than a decade in prison for convictions involving three victims, was sentenced for an incident involving a fourth woman.

  Crime

  Aug 8, 2023
• B.C.’s ‘paper bag rapist’ denied parole from Alberta prison again

  A 74-year-old man who was once known as the "Paper Bag Rapist'' has again been denied parole after a hearing from an Alberta prison.

  Crime

  May 26, 2023
• Trump’s attacks on E. Jean Carroll perpetuate rape culture, advocates say

  The former U.S. president and current candidate drew laughter and applause from the audience when he called Carroll "a whack job" and ridiculed her testimony.

  Politics

  May 11, 2023
• Sentence increased for former Edmonton club promoter Matthew McKnight

  The sentence for former Edmonton club promoter Matthew McKnight was extended from eight to 11 years Wednesday. 

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Student group calls for provincial funding for sexual violence centres on B.C. campuses

  The Alliance of BC Students (ABCS) is calling on the provincial government to commit funds in the upcoming provincial budget. 

  Feb 17, 2023
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• Sohil Bindra handed 12-years in prison for sexual assaults, drugging of 3 women

  The 36-year-old has been in custody since March 2020 and will receive time and a half credit on his sentence for his time served, leaving just under eight years on his jail stint.

  Crime

  Feb 6, 2023