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Comedian and children's author David Walliams accused of grooming young girls for sex
He tried to stop media from reporting allegations from 30 women.
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Thomas Markle charged with possessing child abuse images
The DoJ seized about 78 items from storage units he rented since 2008.
Married At First Sight UK axed by Channel 4 after sexual misconduct allegations
Channel 4 also cancelled the planned spin-off Second Married at First Sight.
Teaching Council executive axed weeks after damning Timothy Fisher review
Deputy chief executive Clive Jones has been made redundant after seven years.
Russell Brand boasted BBC boss was 'incredibly tolerant' of his sexual behaviour
Brand was found guilty of one charge of rape and three of sexual assault.
Meghan’s half-brother ‘person of interest’ in child abuse investigation
Police in the Philippines are following up claims about underage girls.
Russell Brand found guilty of rape
Prosecutors are considering two further rape charges against the comedian.
A feminist critique of MPs cosying up to gangs and the 'special place in hell' awaiting some
OPINION: I was sure these female MPs would apologise when the photos came out.
Ex-Diddy prosecutor to lead Cornell gang rape investigation
A lawsuit alleges seven male students raped a Cornell student in 2024.
A lifetime in Australia, but no way back for Kiwi sex offender separated from family
Michael Palmer is back in NZ while his wife and child remain in Australia.
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.