Today: November 05, 2026
Today: November 05, 2026

sexual assault

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Brand conviction shines light on entertainment industry's culture of silence

Russell Brand's conviction for sex crimes has renewed scrutiny of how Britain's entertainment industry has treated high-profile performers

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Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term

Russell Brand has been convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others

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Details of Russell Brand's convictions

British comedian Russell Brand was found guilty on Thursday of rape and three sexual assaults. Here are details of his convictions.

Celebrity|Entertainment

Actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Actor and comedian Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault

Arts|Celebrity|Interview

The rise and fall of Russell Brand

Russell Brand was once considered so culturally important that the opposition leader hoping to be Britain's next prime minister went on his online show,

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Jury begins deliberations in Russell Brand's UK sexual offences trial

The jury in the trial of British comedian and actor Russell Brand, who is accused of a string of historical sex offences, began their deliberations on Tuesday.

Crime|Education|US

New York state police to take over sexual assault complaints at Cornell University

New York state police will take over future sexual assault investigations at Cornell University, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Thursday, in the latest fallout over

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Pittsburgh woman says she was sexually assaulted on United Airlines flight to Chicago

Pittsburgh woman says she was sexually assaulted on United Airlines flight to Chicago

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Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault investigation

Judge sharply questions lawyers over request to remove Letitia James from Cornell sex assault investigation

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Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking

Alexander brothers each sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking

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UK comedian Brand told police he never had non-consensual sex, court hears

British comedian and actor Russell Brand told police that he had never engaged in any non-consensual sexual activity despite encounters in countless

Crime|Education

Cornell faces questions over dorm assignment for student disciplined in sexual assault case

Cornell University says it will review how it handled the co-ed housing assignment of a student who returned to campus after serving a suspension connected to an alleged gang rape at a fraternity house

Crime

Woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Central Park, police say

Woman sexually assaulted at knifepoint in Central Park, police say

Crime|Education

The reported sexual assault at University of Arizona is the latest instance of alleged misconduct at the university’s frats

The reported sexual assault at University of Arizona is the latest instance of alleged misconduct at the university’s frats

Crime|Education

How Title IX investigations work and why experts say the system failed Cornell’s Jane Doe

How Title IX investigations work and why experts say the system failed Cornell’s Jane Doe

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Arizona university suspends fraternity after rape allegation

The University of Arizona has suspended a fraternity after a female student alleged she was raped at its house by two men, the latest action taken by a major US

Crime|Education

Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago

Another woman alleges sexual assault at fraternity near University of Chicago

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Jane Doe said she felt ‘unsupported and disbelieved’ by Cornell president in letter sent to faculty leaders

Jane Doe said she felt ‘unsupported and disbelieved’ by Cornell president in letter sent to faculty leaders

Crime|Education

Woman who accused students of rape says Cornell president's response made her feel 'unsupported'

A woman who accused seven Cornell University students of raping her at a fraternity house says the university’s president questioned why she waited to report the alleged assault, leaving her feeling disbelieved and unsupported

Arts|Entertainment

Judge dismisses child sex abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield 

A state court judge in New Mexico on Friday dismissed charges of child sexual abuse against "West Wing" actor and director Timothy Busfield, saying the

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'Wild-eyed' comedian Russell Brand tried to drag me into toilets, woman tells UK court

One of six women who accuse Russell Brand of sex offences told a London court on Friday that the British actor and comedian turned into a "wild-eyed maniac

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UK comedian Russell Brand's accuser tells jurors: 'I know he raped me'

A woman who alleges British actor and comedian Russell Brand raped her more than 25 years ago told jurors on Thursday that she found him "frightening", angrily

Education|Health|Science

Ketamine’s role in alleged Cornell rape highlights flood of psychoactive drugs on campus

The growing availability of these substances is worsening the already bad problem of sexual assault on campus.

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High school seniors, parents and college counselors grapple with applying to Cornell

High school seniors, parents and college counselors grapple with applying to Cornell