Sexual assault

The Karnataka High Court refused to quash an FIR against school heads accused of suppressing a sexual assault complaint by a minor. The victim’s father alleged that a child welfare officer destroyed the original written complaint and compelled the child to submit a revised statement describing the incident as a consensual act.

A 30-year-old Redwood City man was charged in two residential burglaries and sexual assaults that occurred in May and June. He was arrested by investigators in July, and the Redwood City Police Department announced the arrest on Friday.

A New Jersey woman with a 'boobs' tattoo is accused of sexually assaulting a child under 13 and posting the incident on Snapchat, according to police. The footage allegedly shows her laughing during the assault.

Dominic Foppoli, former Windsor Mayor, denies sexual assault allegations as jury selection begins in Sonoma Co. for a civil trial involving accusations from seven women.

Graham Platner officially withdrew his US Senate candidacy in Maine, ending a campaign marked by scandals, including recent sexual assault accusations. Maine’s secretary of state confirmed the withdrawal paperwork.

Graham Platner withdrew his candidacy for US Senate in Maine, ending a campaign marked by scandals including recent sexual assault accusations. Maine’s secretary of state confirmed he filed paperwork to remove his name from the November ballot.

Graham Platner, the Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, faced accusations of sexual assault and a history of controversial behavior, including a Nazi-linked tattoo and offensive online posts, leading to his campaign suspension. The article explores why voters initially supported him and hesitated to abandon him despite the scandals.

British actor Micheal Ward was acquitted of rape and sexual assault charges by a London jury. He was found not guilty of two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault in Snaresbrook Crown Court.

A San Bernardino County man was arrested on allegations of sexual assault and domestic violence involving a woman he was dating. The suspect, Jeffery Daniels, 51, of Apple Valley, was identified by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation began in April 2026 during homeless outreach operations led by the High Desert Multi-Disciplinary InnROADS Team.

Graham Platner will not file paperwork to withdraw from his Senate race until Monday, despite announcing his exit after a former girlfriend accused him of sexual assault in 2021. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reported the update from Portland.

Graham Platner has dropped out due to credible sexual assault allegations from his former girlfriend, Jenny Racicot. The allegations are described as a dealbreaker.

A 35-year-old Iraqi migrant is facing jail after sexually assaulting a 15-year-old schoolgirl on a busy Tube train and touching her on an escalator.

Graham Platner, the Senate nominee for Maine, has withdrawn from the race following sexual assault allegations. He denies the accusations but cites loss of party support as the reason. The Senate seat is crucial for Democrats aiming to regain control in the midterm elections.

Graham Platner, a Democrat and oysterman running for the US Senate in Maine, suspended his campaign after being accused of sexual assault. The development impacts a key 2026 midterms race.

Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, has suspended his campaign following sexual assault allegations. He accused the Democratic establishment and corporate media of undermining his campaign in an 11-minute video.

Lyndsey Fifield, an accuser of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, alleges The New York Times used guilt-tripping tactics to pressure her into speaking out about Platner's sexual misconduct. The article details how Times reporters connected Fifield with another accuser, Jenny Racicot, and focused on Fifield's conservative politics in their coverage. Platner dropped out of the Senate race following rape allegations from Racicot and other accusations of sexual misconduct.

Graham Platner announced he will suspend his Senate campaign in Maine following a 2021 sexual assault accusation. Platner denied the allegation as 'false' but confirmed ending campaign operations.

Maine Democrats are urging Senate nominee Graham Platner to halt his campaign before a ballot deadline following a sexual assault accusation from a woman he dated. Platner denies the allegations. Washington Post reporter Alexei Koseff provides further details.

A man was arrested by the Berkeley Police Department for sexually assaulting a woman in an elevator in downtown Berkeley. The incident occurred on July 4 when the suspect followed her into the building and cornered her in the elevator, exposing himself and groping her.

A Santa Barbara man, Jeffrey Kyle Snyder, was arrested for allegedly injecting a 17-year-old girl he met online with methamphetamine and sexually assaulting her. He was charged with a felony for providing narcotics to a juvenile and booked at the Santa Barbara County Main Jail.

A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million for defamation after she accused him of sexual assault. Trump attempted to delay the payment by requesting a Supreme Court rehearal, but the request was denied. The Supreme Court had previously rejected his review petition in June.

A high-profile Melbourne man faces two rape charges and one sexual assault charge in Victoria’s county court after allegedly raping a former personal assistant at his home. The accused’s barrister questioned the victim’s credibility, citing past false allegations against police, while the victim reportedly called him a rapist and punched him shortly after the alleged attack.

A 30-year-old man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a woman on an Orange County trail. Authorities identified him as Kevin David Donis-Arevalo, who was apprehended following a report on June 22 at Aliso Creek Trail in Aliso Viejo.

Maine Democratic Party Executive Director Devon Murphy-Anderson stated that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s campaign has attempted to influence the selection of a replacement for him on the Democratic ticket following an accusation of sexual assault. The party emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the replacement process.

Democratic support is declining for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner following allegations of sexual assault against his former girlfriend in 2021. Joel Payne, a Democratic strategist and CBS News contributor, discusses the situation.

Democrats are increasing pressure on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw after a woman he dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and stated he is reflecting on his path forward. Amna Nawaz discussed the race's future with Steve Mistler of Maine Public Radio.

Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are urging Maine Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Graham Platner to step aside following an allegation of sexual assault. They described his behavior as unacceptable.

A suspect has been arrested in the alleged sexual assault of a woman on the Aliso Creek Trail in Aliso Viejo, as reported by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. Deputies responded to a possible assault call on Monday, June 22, around 6 p.m., with the victim reporting that a man grabbed her.

Shaughna Phillips from Love Island revealed that a man she accused of sexually assaulting her and other women was found not guilty in a second trial. The verdict was reached after the individual's acquittal in the legal proceedings.

Stanford’s Department of Public Safety is investigating an alleged March 29 sexual assault involving an armed man and a female jogger. The incident has caused fear and prompted a thorough probe on campus.

Graham Platner, the Senate nominee in Maine, is considering his future following an allegation of sexual assault. The article examines the potential impact of his exit on the race and broader American politics.

Five women have accused the archbishop of Rabat, Cristobal Lopez Romero, of sexual assault, leading him to step back from duties while the Vatican investigates. The archbishop denied all allegations when contacted.

Graham Platner, a Maine Senate candidate, faces a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats to withdraw support. The incident has caused a scramble among Democrats as they reassess their backing for Platner.

Senate hopeful Graham Platner faces pressure to exit his race before a key ballot deadline following a sexual assault allegation. Caitlin Huey-Burns reported on the developing situation.

A 37-year-old woman from the Midwest filmed herself sexually assaulting two babies and then emailed prosecutors offering to surrender, according to law enforcement.

Graham Platner is facing calls to end his U.S. Senate bid in Maine after a woman accused him of sexual assault. Trump expressed dissatisfaction with NATO ahead of its summit this week.

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces calls to withdraw due to a sexual assault allegation. The issue is highlighted in both the title and content of the article.

Graham Platner faces calls from Democrats to exit the Maine Senate race following an alleged sexual assault by Jenny Racicot, a woman he previously dated. The accusation was detailed in a CNN interview by Racicot.

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee due to allegations of violence, abuse, and sexual assault. The statement condemned such actions as 'incredibly disturbing' and 'absolutely unacceptable.'

Democrats Rep. Ro Khanna and Sen. Ruben Gallego have withdrawn their endorsements of Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner following a sexual assault allegation. Platner denies the accusation. Political strategists Ameshia Cross and Marc Short provided analysis.