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sex-crimes

People 4 years ago

R. Kelly, the disgraced R&B star on trial for sex crimes

A Chicago native who soared to global celebrity on a burst of megahits in the 1990s, for years R. Kelly endured as one of R&B's top stars, even as he faced a slew of sex abuse allegations.

Entertainment 4 years ago

R. Kelly moved to New York for sex crimes trial

The artist born Robert Sylvester Kelly was arrested on sex-trafficking charges in July 2019 with accusations of systematically recruiting girls for sex while touring and coercing them into sexual activity.

SE Asia 5 years ago

Singapore to raise penalties for sex crimes

Last year, a dentistry student at the National University of Singapore spent just 12 days behind bars for trying to strangle his ex-girlfriend. Another student from the same university was initially sentenced to probation for molesting a woman on a train.

National 5 years ago

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Online cause seeks to expose sexual abuse on dating apps

Hundreds of victims who have agreed to share their stories through the Instagram account said the perpetrator had carried out various kinds of sexual abuse including coercion, gaslighting, manipulation, unsolicited sex recording and material abuse.

National 5 years ago

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Pornography Law once again in spotlight

Activists have once again called into question the Pornography Law as popular singer Gisella Anastasia faces jail after a sex tape was leaked to the public.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard indicted in US on sex trafficking charges

Canadian police announced Tuesday the arrest of fashion executive Peter Nygard at the request of the US justice system, which is seeking his extradition to stand trial for sex crimes.

Sports 5 years ago

FIFA suspends Haiti football chief accused of rape

Yves Jean-Bart, 73, categorically denies accusations that he raped several young female footballers at a training facility outside Port-au-Prince over the course of the past five years.

World 5 years ago

South Korea raises age of consent from 13 to 16

South Korea has raised the age of consent for sex to 16 from 13 as it seeks to strengthen protection for minors following accusations the existing law on sex crimes was too weak.

City 6 years ago

Man arrested for allegedly forcing minor to sex video call

The suspect was in a WhatsApp group with more than 100 members where he allegedly shared videos involving minors several times.

Editorial 6 years ago

Appeal for amnesty

While some victims are willing to report physical and nonphysical sexual abuse, most still face a lost cause, with the lack of emphatic and trained law enforcement officials, including police and judges.

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