Sexual Assault

Patrick Mahomes' Brother Jackson Mahomes Arrested for Alleged Aggravated Sexual Battery

Patrick Mahomes’ younger brother Jackson Mahomes was arrested on May 3 on a warrant for aggravated sexual battery after an investigation into an alleged incident at a restaurant in February.

May 3, 2023

Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Los Angeles Rape Case

After being found guilty for one count of forcible rape and two counts of sexual assault, Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years in prison.

February 23, 2023

Armie Hammer Breaks Silence on Rape and Sexual Misconduct Allegations

In a new interview, Armie Hammer is speaking out two years after being accused of sexual assault and other misconduct.

February 4, 2023

Bella Thorne Says She Lost Role at Age 10 Because Casting Director Accused Her of “Flirting”

Bella Thorne recently recalled going on an audition when she was 10 years, where a casting director allegedly accused her of “flirting with him” and making “him really uncomfortable.”

December 29, 2022

Nick Carter Returns to the Stage With Backstreet Boys After Denying Sexual Battery Allegation

Nick Carter performed for the first time since being accused of raping a teen more than 20 years ago, joining his Backstreet Boys bandmates onstage at the Jingle Ball in New York City.

December 10, 2022

Bill Cosby Sued by 5 Women In New Sexual Assault Lawsuit

A year after his prison release, Bill Cosby has been accused of sexual battery, assault an abuse by five women.

December 7, 2022

Abigail Breslin Opens Up About Past Abusive Relationship

Five years after bravely opening about a sexual assault she experienced, Abigail Breslin revealed she was “in a very abusive relationship for close to two years."

October 15, 2022

Kevin Spacey Trial: Anthony Rapp Sets the Record Straight on Reason He Came Forward With Allegation

Anthony Rapp revealed one of his reasons for coming forward with a sexual misconduct allegation against Kevin Spacey wasn't true. Learn about screenshots shown in court that involve this discrepancy.

October 12, 2022

Prince Andrew's Sexual Assault Scandal Explored in New Peacock Documentary

Peacock's Prince Andrew: Banished follows the allegations made against Queen Elizabeth II's son, as well as his connection to late convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. See the trailer.

September 29, 2022

The Bachelorette Alum DeMario Jackson Sued for Sexual Assault

Bachelor Nation star DeMario Jackson, whose stint on Bachelor in Paradise was investigated for misconduct, is now being sued by two women for sexual assault. Get details on the lawsuit.

September 21, 2022

House of Hammer Filmmakers Edit Out Alleged Bite Photo After Viewers Question Authenticity

The filmmakers behind discovery+'s docu-series House of Hammer issued a statement confirming that they're removing a questionable photo from the series.

September 7, 2022

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Freeform's Docu-Series Keep This Between Us Explores Grooming In the U.S.

Freeform is highlighting an important cause in the four part documentary Keep This Between Us, which sees a survivor coping with grooming.

August 29, 2022

Luca Guadagnino Denies Any "Link" Between Timothée Chalamet Cannibalism Film and Armie Hammer Allegations

Director Luca Guadagnino denied that there was any connection between his new cannibal love story film Bones and All and the cannibalistic allegations against actor Armie Hammer.

August 26, 2022

Gary Busey Charged With Sex Offenses at Monster-Mania Con

Actor Gary Busey has faces several sex offense charges after being accused of misconduct at a fan convention in New Jersey, police say.

August 20, 2022

Fred Savage Responds After Wonder Years Accusers Speak Out

Several women who worked with Fred Savage on the Wonder Years revival are sharing their accounts of the producer's alleged misconduct.

August 9, 2022

Armie Hammer Resurfaces in Los Angeles After Lawyer Debunks Claim He’s Working at Cayman Islands Hotel

Armie Hammer, who has been living in the Cayman Islands during the pandemic, was spotted meeting up with a friend outside of restaurant in the Venice area of Los Angeles.

July 19, 2022

Armie Hammer’s Lawyer Sets the Record Straight on Rumor He’s Working as Cayman Islands Hotel Concierge

After a flyer circulated on Twitter this week appeared to show Armie Hammer working as a hotel concierge in the Cayman Islands, the actor's lawyer addressed the rumors.

July 7, 2022

Ghislaine Maxwell Calls Meeting Jeffrey Epstein the "Greatest Regret of My Life" in Message to Victims

Ghislaine Maxwell, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls, told the victims she was “sorry for the pain you have experienced."

June 29, 2022

Jeffrey Epstein Confidante Ghislaine Maxwell Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison in Sex Trafficking Case

Ghislaine Maxwell will serve 20 years in prison with five years of supervised release for her role in helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls, a judge has ruled.

June 28, 2022

Ireland Baldwin Shares Her Rape, Abortion Experiences in Wake of Roe v. Wade

Days after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Ireland Baldwin shared that she was raped as a teenager and had an abortion after being in a relationship with someone who she was unhappy with.

June 27, 2022

Crash Director Paul Haggis Arrested in Italy for Alleged Sexual Assault

Two-time Oscar winner Paul Haggis was detained on suspicion of sexual assault in Italy ahead of his scheduled appearance at Allora Fest.

June 19, 2022

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Kevin Spacey Granted Unconditional Bail in U.K. Sexual Assault Case

After Kevin Spacey was recently charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men in the United Kingdom, the House of Cards actor appeared in court on June 16.

June 16, 2022

Simone Biles, Aly Raisman & More Seeking $1 Billion From FBI Over Mishandling of Larry Nassar Case

U.S. Olympic gymnasts Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and Aly Raisman are among 90 women who are seeking $1 billion from the FBI for mishandling their sexual assault case against Larry Nassar.

June 8, 2022

Gabrielle Union Describes "Agony" of Anxiety and PTSD After Being Raped at 19

Gabrielle Union discussed the long-lasting effects of being raped as a teenager, saying that at times her anxiety "is so bad it shrinks my life." Read her powerful post.

June 8, 2022

Kevin Spacey Charged With 4 Counts of Sexual Assault Against 3 Men in the U.K.

Kevin Spacey has been charged with four counts of sexual assault against three men in the United Kingdom from 2005 to 2013. Read more about his charges below.

May 26, 2022