Bill Cosby plans to tour in 2023 even as he faces a new sexual assault lawsuit
The news of his tour plans comes just weeks after five women filed another sexual assault lawsuit against the 85-year-old comedian.
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A high-profile Australian #MeToo trial ended unexpectedly — and without a verdict
Jurors spent five days deliberating Brittany Higgins' claim of being raped in Parliament house before a judge discovered of of them brought outside research into the court, scrapping the whole trial.
Trial against Harvey Weinstein begins with graphic descriptions of violent assaults
The rape and sexual assault case against Harvey Weinstein opened in Los Angeles Monday. Prosecutors described violent encounters between Weinstein and eight key witnesses from 2004 to 2013.
For one rape survivor, new abortion bans bring back old, painful memories
The story of a young rape victim in Ohio who had to travel out of state for an abortion this summer is recalling painful memories for an older generation.
Critics say campus sex assault rules fall short and need an overhaul
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX President Biden is expected to announce new rules governing the protection of sexual assault and harassment accusers in education.
Fighting the horror of wartime rape, Nobel Peace Prize winner won't give up hope
Dr. Denis Mukwege has spent decades treating women who have been raped in his homeland of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He's calling on the world to take action for women in Ukraine.
DNA from rape kits used to ID victims as suspects in crimes, San Francisco DA says
DA says said one woman was recently arrested for a felony property crime based on her DNA collected years ago during a domestic violence-involved rape examination.
Marital rape is still legal in India. A court decision could change that
Women's groups have petitioned the Delhi High Court to close a legal loophole and criminalize marital rape. A decision is expected soon. Men who oppose the petitions have gone on a "marriage strike."
How the Texas ban on most abortions is harming survivors of rape and incest
The Texas law has no exceptions for survivors of rape or incest. Social workers say that's hurting some survivors financially, psychologically and physically.
Court Ruling Deals A Blow To China's Faltering #MeToo Movement
An intern accused a well-known TV anchor of forcibly kissing her. In a ruling this week, a Beijing court found that it could not determine whether sexual harassment had occurred.