Pelicot mass rape trial in France may spur changes to the law
Despite video evidence against them, at least 35 of the defendants denied rape charges, claiming that Gisele Pelicot was feigning sleep.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Accused in France's mass rape trial apologises to Gisele Pelicot
Lionel Rodriguez is among a small number of those accused, admitted to raping Gisele Pelicot, who was abused by dozens of strangers
Thu Sep 19 2024
Jurors at rape trial hear Trump defend lewd 'Grab 'em' remarks in new video
Trump's lawyers rested their case on Thursday without calling any witnesses, paving the way for closing arguments on Monday.
Fri May 05 2023
June 29 for decision on Tronoh assemblyman rape trial
Yong is being accused of raping his Indonesian maid in a room on the first floor of his house in Meru Desa Park.
Tue May 17 2022
Paul Yong rape trial: Defence closes case after calling three witnesses
The defence in the rape case involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong today closed their case after calling all three witnesses.
Thu Mar 31 2022
Paul Yong's rape trial postponed after close contact with COVID-19 case
Judge Datuk Abdul Wahab Mohamed set March 16, 30 and 31 for Yong to enter his defence.
Tue Feb 15 2022
Paul Yong's rape trial adjourned to Sept 27
The trial involving Tronoh assemblyman Paul Yong Choo Kiong, who is charged with raping his maid has been adjourned.
Wed Aug 18 2021
Harvey Weinstein extradited to Los Angeles to face second rape trial
Weinstein was convicted in New York in February 2020 for sexual assault and rape and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
Wed Jul 21 2021
Two witnesses in Paul Yong's rape trial to testify in-camera
Two witnesses in the former Perak executive council member Paul Yong Choo Kiong's rape trial, including the victim, will testify in-camera under the Witness Protection Act programme 2009.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Special child sexual crimes court sits for first time with five cases
Sessions Court judge Yong Zarida Sazali presided over the cases which comprised one outrage of decency fresh charge, a rape trial and three mention rape cases.
Tue Jul 04 2017
Moment of truth for Cosby as jury selection for sex assault trial begins
About 100 potential jurors were due in a Pennsylvania courthouse on Monday, where a judge will begin selecting the panel for the rape trial of Bill Cosby.
Mon May 22 2017
Child rapes in Delhi prompt plans to speed trials, lower prosecution age
Authorities in the Indian capital plan to speed up rape trials and lower the age at which juveniles can be prosecuted as adults following two alleged gang rapes of young girls.
Mon Oct 19 2015
Court lifts media ban on Delhi gang-rape trial
An Indian court overturned a gag order on Friday that prevented media access to the trial of four men charged over the fatal gang-rape of a student on a bus in New Delhi last December, lawyers said.
Fri Mar 22 2013
Delhi gang-rape trial to open in fast-track court
The trial of five men accused of the fatal gang-rape of a 23-year-old student on a moving New Delhi bus was set to open on Monday in a special "fast-track" court established to deliver speedy justice.
Sun Jan 20 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024