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Sexual Assault

Models Are Speaking Out About Exploitation by Jeffrey Epstein and His Associates—and Demanding Accountability

The Model Alliance is calling for investigations.

Critics Say Cassie Ventura "Consented" to Sean "Diddy" Combs's Alleged Abuse. Here's Why That's Never True

We must stop treating survival strategies as evidence of consent in cases of abuse, like the one Ventura alleges happened to her.

The Secret History of How Activists Fought for the Rape Kit

For centuries, legal authorities performed “medical” tests  to judge the character of victims.

Jay-Z Is Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Teen Alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs

Jay-Z has denied the allegations.

The Growing List of Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Trump’s Picks

Trump's picks to lead his government have been accused of sexual assault, harassment or child sex trafficking.

Gen Z Is Listening to Trump’s Access Hollywood Tape on TikTok for the First Time

“im horrified and literally want to cry.”

Why We Shouldn't Use the Term 'Revenge Porn'

It's not revenge, and it's not porn.

All the Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Trump and His Associates

As Trump runs for president again, here’s what we know.

Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Sex Crimes Conviction Overturned by New York Court

The state’s highest court ruled that prosecutors erred when they allowed testimony that described other crimes that Weinstein wasn’t charged with.

Creating Sexually Explicit Deepfakes to Be Criminalized in the UK

Offenders could face jail time under proposed updates to the Online Safety Act.

New Title IX Rules Offer ‘Comprehensive Coverage’ for LGBTQ+ Students and Sexual Violence Survivors

The regulations from the Biden administration strengthen protections for sex discrimination, reversing Trump-era changes.

‘Quiet on Set’:The Nickelodeon Documentary Exposes a Culture of Alleged Abuse, Starting at the Top

Here’s what we learned from the shocking four-part documentary.

What We Know About Hamas's Use of Sexual Violence During the October 7 Attack

Mounting evidence points to the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.

The Adult Survivors Act Underscores How a Statute of Limitations Benefits The Rich and Powerful

The barriers to accusing a powerful person of abuse can be insurmountable — especially in a short window of time.

What’s Next For New York’s Adult Survivors Act on Sexual Assault

How a New York law created a look-back window for sexual violence cases — and might do so again in the future.

Susana Went to Florida for the American Dream, but Found a Nightmare

From the Parkland shooting to laws targeting undocumented immigrants like her.

Survivors Can't Afford More Title IX Delays

Fatima Goss Graves of the National Women's Law Center calls on President Biden to finalize the new rules now.
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Kevin Spacey Found Not Guilty in UK Sexual Assault Trial

Spacey was cleared of all nine charges against him.
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Self-Declared Misogynist Andrew Tate Charged With Human Trafficking in Romania

Tate allegedly used “violence and mental coercion” to force women into producing online pornography.