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Book sellers drop Akld teacher turned author's novels after teen sex crimes
One of the books featured a boy in a 'major child prostitution operation across Europe'.
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Woman charged with false statement in Cape Verde player rape investigation
The player's lawyer has described the turn of events as a 'complete vindication'.
Celebrity accused of sexual misconduct loses UK battle to keep name secret
A human rights claim failed, but the injunction still prevents identification.
Retired Auckland music teacher found guilty of sex offences involving three teen girls
Bail was declined and his name stays suppressed pending a hearing next week.
Police find explicit content in Thomas Markle investigation
Police are analysing nine phones, three SD cards and five hard drives.
Child killer found with photo resembling slain schoolgirl in his jail cell
Peter Holdem claims the photo was to “remind him of the seriousness” of his offending.
Russell Brand was not a 'psychopath who rapes people', court told
Brand's barrister has delivered his closing speech.
'It's fascinating to the public': Daughter wins suppression after sexual affair with father
The judge feared the woman's stepfather could be wrongly identified as an offender.
Church urges victims of child-abusing minister to come forward
The church is currently working with three victims of David Pimm’s historic abuse.
'I could go to jail': School staffer in court over sex with underage boys
Hanna Lealiiee later told police she liked the attention.
Russell Brand believed he had ‘birthright to orgasm’, court hears
Brand denies seven charges involving six women between 1999 and 2009.
Child sex abuse images ‘found in Thomas Markle’s Mexican storage unit’
The FBI was reportedly referred after child abuse images were found in Mexico.
Madeleine McCann suspect no longer under police surveillance
An ankle monitor and other measures could remain in place.
Three children groomed and abused by 'depraved' predator who gained family's trust
Two more victims came forward after James Pitiroi's earlier sentence for sexual offending.
'My memory was faulty': Ex-teacher in sex trial hedged his 'bets' in police interview
The man said a 14-year-old girl 'almost literally threw herself at me' in his bedroom.
Russell Brand's wife: It was difficult for him to be monogamous
The couple reunited in 2015, married in 2017 and have three children.
Met refers itself to watchdog over handling of Markle letter
Cebu officers can now examine phones, hard drives and dismantled computers.
'My sentence is lifelong': Three decades after abuse began, victim sees day of reckoning
Police wrongly told the victim in 2008 it was too late to lay charges.
Wealthy child abuse offender granted permanent name suppression in high-profile appeal
The Crown alleged his family wealth would make his life easier after prison.
'Good reasons': Judge aborts chef's indecent assault trial
A court date has been set for next month to discuss a retrial for Matai Kavana.
UK councillor's wife hid in locked bathroom after waking up during assault
Phillip Young admitted to 11 rapes and 11 counts of administering a substance with intent.
Russell Brand admits sex with strangers as he denies rape charges
The 51-year-old denies seven charges over allegations by six women from 1999 to 2009.
Thomas Markle’s granddaughter: Something was always off about grandpa
Meghan’s niece, Noelle Rasmussen, says she is not surprised by child abuse allegations.
Russell Brand told police: I was promiscuous but never forced myself on anyone
The comedian said in police statements he had never engaged in non-consensual sex.