Tag: sexual violence
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IPCA Report Faults Highlight Police Handling of McSkimming Misconduct Allegations
Overview of the IPCA Findings The Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) has released a scathing report about how high-ranking officers managed serious complaints against former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming. The document describes “significant failings” in the way allegations were handled, investigated, and communicated within the police hierarchy. In a move that has drawn condemnation…
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France Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man Convicted in Rape Case Involving Gisele Pelicot
France Rises in the Fight Against Sexual Violence A French appeals court has handed down a stricter sentence in a high-profile case involving the rape of Gisele Pelicot, a 72-year-old woman who publicly championed the rights and dignity of sexual violence survivors. The decision, which increased the defendant’s jail term from nine years to ten,…
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French Court Upholds 10-Year Term for Man in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case
Overview of the Ruling A French appeals court has upheld a 10-year prison term for Husamettin Dogan, increasing the original nine-year sentence in the case involving Gisele Pelicot. The decision, announced by presiding judge Christian Pasta, also includes five years of mandatory treatment following the prison term. Context of the Case The proceedings are part…
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French Court Hikes Jail Term in Gisele Pelicot Rape Case
France Hikes Prison Term in High-Profile Rape Case A French appeals court has increased the prison sentence for Husamettin Dogan to 10 years for raping Gisele Pelicot, amplifying the original nine-year term. The ruling, handed down by a panel led by presiding judge Christian Pasta in the southern city of Nimes, underscores the ongoing urgency…
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Man jailed for eight and a half years for rape of boy
Case background and sentencing in Ireland A 63-year-old man has been jailed for eight-and-a-half years after being convicted of rape involving a boy who was 11 years old at the time of the abuse. The offender, Joseph Campbell of Castle Court, Daingean, Co Offaly, is the father of the victim’s stepmother. Campbell maintains his innocence…
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P. Diddy Sentenced to Over Four Years in Sex-Violence Case, NY Court Rules
Overview: a landmark verdict in a high-profile New York case In a case that dominated headlines for weeks, the former rap mogul and entrepreneur Sean Combs, known to the public as P. Diddy, was sentenced to more than four years in prison after being found guilty on charges related to transporting individuals for prostitution. The…
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12-Year-Old Girl Impregnated by Uncle in Vijayawada, POCSO
Incident Overview In Vijayawada’s Payakapuram area, a deeply disturbing case involving a minor has come to light. A seventh‑grade student, who was living with her aunt and uncle after losing both parents in early childhood, was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual abuse by her uncle. Medical examination after the girl fell seriously ill revealed that…
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Victims Emotive as Gilbert Rozon Civil Trial Ends in Montreal
End of a long civil trial against Juste pour rire founder After more than 60 days of hearings spread over nearly 10 months, the civil trial for alleged sexual assault and rape by Juste pour rire founder Gilbert Rozon has concluded in Montreal. Nine plaintiffs left the courthouse feeling emotional, happy and satisfied with the…
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Exploring Laia Abril’s ‘On Rape’ in ‘Vad som finns kvar’
Introduction to ‘Vad som finns kvar’ In the riveting exhibition “Vad som finns kvar” at Moderna Museet, visitors are confronted with profound themes of violence, trauma, and political oppression. This compelling showcase brings together the works of three artists, including the renowned Catalan photographer Laia Abril. Abril’s series, “On Rape/Om våldtäkt”, is a striking visual…