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Minors Among 40 Alleged Victims of Alexander Brothers

NY judge denies bail and request for home detention

(Newser) - Two luxury real estate brokers and their brother, accused of sexually assaulting 40 women and girls over two decades, were denied bail Wednesday with a New York judge describing them as dangers to the community. Lawyers speaking on behalf of twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 37, and their brother, Tal,...

Neil Gaiman Denies Allegations of Sex Assault

'I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever,' author says

(Newser) - Neil Gaiman forcefully pushed back against the sexual assault allegations that have been levied against him, issuing a lengthy statement on his website Tuesday. Titled "Breaking the Silence," Gaiman's post acknowledges consensual sexual relationships with his accusers, but insists he never crossed the line. "As I...

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Jan 13, 2025 11:43 AM CST

More Accusations Emerge on Neil Gaiman

New York magazine talks to 8 women who allege sexual assault, coercion, other abuse from writer

(Newser) - Over the summer, a podcast from Tortoise Media broke some shocking news in the world of fantasy lit: Two women accused renowned British author Neil Gaiman, who has referred to himself as a "feminist writer," of sexual assault. Now, Lila Shapiro dives deeper into the scandal for New ...

Sam Altman: I Did Not Sexually Abuse My Sister

Ann Altman files suit against OpenAI CEO, accuses him of molestation starting when she was 3

(Newser) - "My sister has filed a lawsuit against me," Sam Altman posted on X over the weekend, and what he's being accused of in the complaint is shocking. CNN reports that Ann Altman filed her suit against the OpenAI CEO on Monday in federal court in Missouri, accusing...

Cops: Beverly Hills Doc Drugged, Raped Employee

And authorities think Babak Hajhosseini, 42, may have more victims

(Newser) - The founder of Beverly Hills' Wound and Burn Centers of America has been accused of drugging and raping a staff member in his home. Per the Los Angeles Times , 42-year-old Babak Hajhosseini, also a doctor and visiting specialist for Catalina Island Health, was arrested late last month on suspicion of...

Lawyer for Dominique Pelicot: He Won't Appeal
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Dec 30, 2024 6:55 AM CST

Dominique Pelicot Won't Appeal

Lawyer says he won't seek to overturn ruling, to spare ex Gisele Pelicot any further 'ordeal'

(Newser) - The ex-husband of Gisele Pelicot won't appeal his 20-year prison sentence for drugging and raping her and allowing dozens of other men to also rape her while she was unconscious, in a case that revolted France, his lawyer said Monday. Dominique Pelicot wants to spare his ex-wife the ordeal...

Judge Scolds Jay-Z's Lawyer for Attacking Accuser

Jane Doe, who alleges she was raped at 13, can remain anonymous for now, judge rules

(Newser) - The Alabama woman who accuses Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her in 2000 when she was 13 can remain anonymous for now, a judge ruled Thursday. The "Jane Doe," who sued Combs in October and later amended her complaint to name Jay-Z as well,...

Dominique Pelicot Guilty in Mass Rape of Wife

Gisele Pelicot's ex gets 20 years, the maximum sentence in France; 50 other men also convicted

(Newser) - The rape trial that has stunned France, and the world, has come to a close: It's a guilty verdict for Dominique Pelicot , accused of drugging and raping his wife, Gisele Pelicot , and inviting dozens of others to do the same over a span of years. CNN reports that on...

Graham: Hegseth to Free Accuser From NDA

SC senator says he's a tentative 'yes' on ex-Fox News host leading DOD, despite sex assault claim

(Newser) - Pete Hegseth's path to becoming secretary of defense has seen multiple obstacles, including a 2017 sexual assault allegation and an unflattering email from his own mother . On the latter, GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth is ready to make a big move—releasing his accuser in that case from...

Real Estate Titans' Alleged Rapes Date Back to High School

More on the indictment against the Alexander brothers

(Newser) - Two big names in luxury real estate are accused of violently drugging and raping dozens of victims while operating a sex trafficking ring for a decade, alongside a third brother. But who are the Alexander brothers? For starters, twins Oren and Alon Alexander, 37, and their brother, Tal, 38, were...

Pelicot Wore Sunglasses 'to Protect Herself.' No More

BBC essay describes Frenchwoman as 'global icon of courage and defiance' as husband stands trial

(Newser) - Throughout the rape trial of Gisele Pelicot's husband, Dominique Pelicot , and the dozens of other men of sexually assaulting her while she was drugged unconscious, the world has seen the Frenchwoman go through a series of stages—from "serene grandmother, to anguished and shame-haunted rape victim, to fearful...

FBI Agent Acquitted in Shooting Charged With Rape

Police say Eduardo Valdivia sexually assaulted at least 2 women

(Newser) - An FBI special agent who was acquitted of attempted second-degree murder two years ago is facing 10 new charges, including two counts of second-degree rape. Eduardo Valdivia, 40, has been charged in connection with alleged sexual assaults on two Maryland women, CNN reports. Police say Valdivia—using the names "...

Jury: McGregor Assaulted Woman in Penthouse

Civil trial in Dublin ends with MMA fighter owing victim $260K

(Newser) - A civil jury in Ireland on Friday found that mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor assaulted a woman in a hotel penthouse after a night of heavy partying. The Dublin jury awarded the woman nearly $260,000 for her lawsuit that claimed McGregor "brutally raped and battered" her on...

Newly Released Report Details Hegseth Assault Allegation

It provides their differing accounts of sexual encounter in his hotel room

(Newser) - The 2017 sexual assault allegation that has complicated Pete Hegseth's path to becoming the next defense secretary just took another turn. A report on the incident filed by police in Monterey, California, was released on Wednesday night, with the city attorney's office declaring that because Hegseth himself requested...

Pelicot Kids Rip Into Dad: 'Our Family Has Been Destroyed'

Daughter Caroline Darian tells Frenchman accused of raping wife that he will 'die alone like a dog'

(Newser) - "People will remember Madame Pelicot." That was the proclamation Tuesday of a defiant Gisele Pelicot , the Frenchwoman appearing at the trial of ex-husband Dominique Pelicot, accused of repeatedly raping her while she was unconscious and inviting dozens of other men to do the same. As for who...

Crown Princess' Troubled Son Now Accused of Rape

This is just the latest arrest for Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson of Norway's heir to the throne

(Newser) - The eldest son of Norway's crown princess has been arrested on suspicion of rape. Authorities arrested Marius Borg Hoiby, the 27-year-old son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit, on Monday evening, saying he violated a section of the penal code related to "sexual intercourse with someone who is unconscious or...

Celeb Says He's Being Extorted by Attorney Behind Diddy Suits

Tony Buzbee says he made no threats in seeking settlement on behalf of 2 clients

(Newser) - An anonymous male celebrity says the lawyer representing 120 alleged victims of Sean "Diddy" Combs is "shamelessly attempting to extort exorbitant sums from him or else publicly file wildly false horrific allegations against him." The Los Angeles resident named as John Doe filed a lawsuit against Houston-based...

Defense Chief Pick Was Hit With Sex-Assault Claim in 2017

Trump nominee Pete Hegseth was accused in 2017, but no charges were filed

(Newser) - Pete Hegseth, the Fox News host who is Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women's event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed...

Former SI Swimsuit Model: Trump Groped Me While Epstein Watched

Stacey Williams comes forward with allegation

(Newser) - A Sports Illustrated swimsuit model turned writer and consultant went public this week with claims that Donald Trump groped her while Jeffrey Epstein watched in 1993. Stacey Williams, 56, first revealed the allegation on a public "Survivors for Kamala" Zoom call Monday that was attended by hundreds, NBC News...

Gisele Pelicot Testifies: 'This Isn't Being Brave'

French woman took the stand for a second time on Wednesday

(Newser) - After what the New York Times describes as weeks of having "remained silent as one defendant after another spoke before the judges," Gisele Pelicot took the stand once more on Wednesday. The French woman—who has been upheld as a feminist icon for insisting on a public trial...

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