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Society 1 year ago

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Double whammy for viral victims of sexual assault

The recent case of the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female student by her 57-year-old teacher in Gorontalo, Sulawesi, has shed light on how easily victims can fall into a double trap in today’s digital era, making it more difficult for them to recover from trauma and pain.

Society 1 year ago

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Teachers’ mental health in focus after fatal school assaults

Following the deaths of several students allegedly resulting from assaults by teachers, experts have called on the government to pay closer attention to educators’ mental health, noting that many are enduring heavy workloads and low wages.

Americas 2 years ago

Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction is overturned by top New York court

In a bitterly divided 4-3 ruling, the state Court of Appeals said the trial judge made a critical mistake by letting women testify that Weinstein assaulted them, even though their accusations were not part of the charges he faced.

Sports 2 years ago

Rubiales three-year ban for World Cup kiss confirmed by FIFA

Rubiales kissed Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips against her will after the Women's World Cup final in Sydney in August, for which he is set to face trial in Spain.

Entertainment 2 years ago

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose accused of sexual assault

In the filing against Rose, Sheila Kennedy, an actress and model, alleges that he "sexually assaulted her" in 1989 and that she "did not consent and felt overpowered".

People 3 years ago

Rock band .Feast fires drummer Bodat after admission of sexual assault

The popular drummer has also posted an apologetic statement on his Instagram account.

Community 3 years ago

Man caught taking videos of women showering in Ancol locker room

A 22-year-old man was caught allegedly sneaking into the women’s locker room and recording videos of visitors showering at Atlantis Water Adventures, a waterpark in Ancol, North Jakarta, on April 9.

Academia 3 years ago

Universities find they can't silence victims of sexual assault

In the face of silence from their universities, students have taken to social media to demand better action against sexual harassment and assault.

Academia 4 years ago

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Putri Candrawathi: Look for the woman!

Putri morphed from being a victim of sexual assault, allegedly by Yosua, to becoming one of the suspects for his murder.

Entertainment 4 years ago

Director Paul Haggis arrested in Italy for alleged 'sexual assault'

Oscar-winning Canadian director Paul Haggis was arrested in southern Italy on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault, Italian news agencies reported Sunday, citing local prosecutors.

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