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'Explosive' Woody Allen documentary featuring video account from 7-year-old Dylan Farrow to debut on HBO

An "explosive" documentary about the sexual abuse allegations against director Woody Allen is set to debut on HBO in just a few weeks. Allen v.

HBO to release four-part docuseries on Woody Allen allegations

Allen v Farrow will explore the allegations of sexual abuse by daughter Dylan Farrow and the reconsideration of his work in the years since

US magazine Poetry faces outcry for publishing work by sex offender

New issue, dedicated to work by current and former prisoners, provokes uproar after it emerges one poet has served time for child pornography offences

Pell contempt case: journalists under scrutiny after 27 charged over verdict's coverage

Two journalists with decades of experience gave evidence this week in the supreme court trial of 27 media companies, reporters and editors

Facebook under pressure to resume scanning messages for child abuse in EU

Half of referrals for child sexual abuse material could be falling under the radar after changes to EU e-privacy directive

Olympic gold winner's sexual abuse case is a turning point for Greece

Action brought by sailor Sofia Bekatorou likely to end patriarchal country’s taboo on discussing treatment of women

'Inexcusable, a disgrace': Fifa's damning verdict on Yves Jean-Bart

Findings published on former Haiti FA president’s life ban34 alleged victims of Jean-Bart and others identifiedHow the Guardian broke the storyThe shocking scale of sexual abuse allegations at Haiti’s national football centre has been documented in a Fifa report that outlines why Yves Jean-Bart has been banned from football for life.

Ruler of the ranch: the rise and fall of Yves Jean-Bart, Haiti's king of football

Special report: The president of the Haiti FA was once feted by Fifa, but a Guardian investigation led to him being handed a life ban over allegations of the sexual abuse of young female players

How Pornhub - one of the world's biggest sites - caused untold damage and pain | Moira Donegan

The site became an outlet for rape tapes, child sexual abuse images, revenge porn and spycam videos. It acted far too late to deal with the problem

Online harms bill: firms may face multibillion-pound fines for illegal content

UK government sets out strict guidelines to govern removal of material promoting child sexual abuse and terrorism

Fifa steps in amid reports Jean-Bart is still exerting influence over Haitian FA

Normalisation committee is appointed to help run FHFFifa: ‘strong indications’ banned president still involvedFifa has appointed a normalisation committee for the Haitian Football Association (FHF) after it found “strong indications” that Yves Jean-Bart is still exerting his influence despite being banned for life last month for his involvement in acts of systematic sexual abuse against female football players, including minors.

The 50 best films of 2020 in the UK, No 8: The Assistant

Kitty Green’s suffocating portrait of workplace sexual abuse shifts the spotlight away from the Harvey Weinsteins and on to the culture that enables themFollow our countdown of the 50 best films of 2020The horrors and headlines of the Harvey Weinstein exposé, and the torrent of #MeToo stories of sexual abuse, harassment and workplace misogyny it unleashed, are by now cemented in public consciousness, a scandal that shocks without surprise.

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Prosecutors argued media companies breached suppression orders surrounding Cardinal George Pell’s guilty verdict, which was later overturned

South African sport under scrutiny over handling of child sexual abuse claims

Police launch inquiry over response to swimmers’ allegations Head of Olympics committee says safeguarding ‘critical’A South African child protection agency has launched legal action to force swimming executives in the country to hand over to state authorities an independent investigator’s report into allegations of historic sexual abuse involving minors.

Update: Suspected Rapist Arrested In South London Following 13-Hour Manhunt

A suspected rapist has been arrested in south London following an attack on a teenage girl and a 13-hour manhunt.

Croatia accused of brutality, sexual abuse against migrants

SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Danish aid workers stationed in the Balkans say dozens of migrants have alleged they were brutalized by Croatian law-enforcement officers when they tried to cross into the European Union nation, before being summarily expelled back to Bosnia.

Ghislaine Maxwell Deposition, Discussing Sex Life and Jeffrey Epstein, Ordered Released by Thursday at 9 a.m

Transcripts of interviews conducted with alleged sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell that referenced her former boyfriend, the dead pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, and contain intimate details about her sex life, should be made public no later than 9 a.

Harvey Weinstein Accuser Writes #MeToo Stage Musical With Diane Warren (Exclusive)

In a cramped rehearsal studio in Hollywood last February, a group of Harvey Weinstein accusers gathered for the first live run-through of a remarkable by-product of the MeToo movement: a musical about their experiences that is aiming for Broadway.

Exclusive: A Third Of Lone Parents Received No Child Maintenance Payments From Ex-Partners In Lockdown

A third of lone parents have received no child maintenance payments at all from their ex-partners during the coronavirus lockdown, a survey has revealed.

Mexico asks U.S. for answers about alleged migrant detention abuse

Mexico said on Wednesday said it had formally requested a report from U.S. authorities regarding alleged negligent practices in U.S. immigration detention centers, citing accusations of sexual abuse and unauthorized hysterectomies.

Late DJ Erick Morillo accused of further sexual assaults

House music star died earlier this month after being arrested on sexual abuse charge

Society Expects Black Single Mums To Fail. I Won’t Be Written Off

When my first ultrasound scan revealed I was expecting twins, I burst into tears.

Trevor Noah explains why it's 'terrible news' Bob Woodward just proved 'Trump isn't as dumb as we thought'

"There was some big, crazy Trump news today — and I know we say that every day, but this time it's true," Trevor Noah said on Wednesday's Daily Show.

Haiti football sexual abuse claims: more officials investigated by Fifa

Head of referees Rosnick Grant accused of abuseFHF secretary Fenelus Guerrier also under investigation Fifa is investigating three more senior officials from the Haitian Football Federation over allegations of sexual abuse, the Guardian can reveal.

Cops Reveal Baby Pictures, Lifelike Doll in Michael Jackson’s Bedroom

On the night of June 24, 2009, Michael Jackson finished rehearsing for a set of comeback performances and returned to his rented mansion in Holmby Hills, a posh neighborhood on Los Angeles’ Westside.

Tim Davie returns to BBC hotseat facing familiar set of hurdles

Eight years on from his stint as caretaker boss, many of the same issues remain. Is he up to the job?

Fears Modern Slavery Victims Are Falling Off Radar As Referrals See Huge Drop During Lockdown

It’s taken Matthew Norwood decades to recognise that he was a child victim of grooming and exploitation.

The outrage over Bill Clinton's links to Epstein exposes the hypocrisy of the rightwing media | Arwa Mahdawi

Trump’s fans were happy to overlook the president’s closeness to the late sex offender, but now that Clinton is being associated with him they are up in arms

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Trump Wishes Accused Sex Abuser Ghislaine Maxwell 'Well' At Coronavirus Briefing

President Donald Trump sends his well wishes to Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite accused of grooming young girls for sexual abuse alongside her former boyfriend Jeffrey Epstein.

Human Rights Watch criticises Japan after report reveals abuse of athletes

Physical and sexual abuse has led some to take their lives‘Sport has been a cause of pain, fear and distress for too many’A damning new study of sport in Japan has found child athletes have routinely suffered physical, sexual and verbal abuse from their coaches, which led several to take their own lives.

Lloyd Russell-Moyle Quits Labour Frontbench And Blames 'Right-Wing Media'

A Labour MP has hit out at the “right-wing media” after resigning as a member of the party’s frontbench.

Ghislaine Maxwell Denied Bail After Pleading Not Guilty To Sex Abuse Charges

Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, will remain behind bars until trial next year after she was denied bail as a risk to flee rather than face charges she recruited girls for the financier to sexually abuse more than two decades ago.

Weinstein Accuser Opposes Settlement, Says Process Is Unfair

Another Harvey Weinstein accuser has raised objections to the $46.

The Tear Gas Burned For Hours. The Effects On My Body May Last A Lifetime

I was working as a legal observer in San Francisco when I was exposed to the chemical agent known as tear gas.

This Is Why Revenge Porn Threats Should Be Made A Crime

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Ryan Adams Apologizes for Sexually Abusive Past: I ‘Truly Realized the Harm That I’ve Caused’

Singer-songwriter Ryan Adams apologized for how he has “mistreated” women in the past, telling Daily Mail in a Friday article, “There are no words to express how bad I feel.

Tim Westwood Allegations: Broadcaster Urged To Act Over Claims DJ Behaved Inappropriately With Fans

Broadcast giant Global Media is under increasing pressure to launch an investigation into allegations made by both anonymous and named figures online that DJ Tim Westwood has behaved inappropriately with predominantly Black female fans – which he has strenuously denied.

Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Reportedly Arrested

Ghislaine Maxwell, the British socialite and close friend of Jeffrey Epstein, has reportedly been arrested in relation to Epstein’s sex crimes.

Campaigners Demand Prosecution Service Overhaul Over Drop In Rape Convictions

Campaigners have called on the justice secretary to investigate state prosecutors because of a “barely functioning” legal system that is failing to get rape cases to court.

Child Sexual Abuse Survivors From Ethnic Minorities Reveal How Their Ordeals Were Ignored

From a very young age, Sabah Kaiser knew the words for shame, modesty and respect as they were drummed into her – but she didn’t know the names for her body parts.

Perpetrators of child sexual abuse use sport as cover, inquiry finds

New research published by inquiry into child sexual abuseCoaches and instructors exploited children’s vulnerabilities An independent inquiry has found that sport can be used as a cover by the perpetrators of child sexual abuse.

Speaking openly about how I was abused made me feel less alone | Paul Stewart

Having been subjected to child sexual abuse, I want to highlight the importance of listening to the experiences of survivors to help keep children safe in future

Strictly Come Dancing Pro Neil Jones Opens Up About Sleeping On The Streets As A Teenager

Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has revealed he briefly slept on the streets as a teenager.

Why Harry Potter Will Always Belong To The Fans, No Matter What JK Rowling Tweets

Unless you’ve literally been living in the cupboard under your stairs, you’ll be aware by now of JK Rowling’s tweets around the subject of transness and trans identity.

This Is How Trans Harry Potter Fans Feel About JK Rowling's Recent Tweets

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'People continue to turn a blind eye': behind a shocking film about music industry abuse

The makers and subjects of On the Record talk about bringing alleged sexual abuse by Russell Simmons to light and why Oprah Winfrey disowned the film

Alleged victims of Haiti FA president say they have received death threats

New allegations of sexual abuse made against Yves Jean-BartFHF says claims are ‘baseless’ and he will be ‘fully exonerated’Several alleged victims of sexual abuse by Yves Jean-Bart, the president of the Haiti Football Federation (FHF), say they have received death threats since claims against him were reported.

Zoom And FaceTime Are The New Normal, But They're Literally Making Me Sick

I survived child trafficking and incest abuse, but my body dysmorphia has plagued me in ways that I never anticipated during the coronavirus quarantine.

Ronan Farrow: master #MeToo reporter hit by surprise New York Times takedown

Pulitzer-winning New Yorker journalist rejects claims from paper’s Ben Smith that work exhibits ‘shakiness at its foundations’

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