Sexual Assault

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

Judge Dismisses Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Marilyn Manson By Former Assistant

After Marilyn Manson’s former assistant Ashley Walters accused the rocker of abuse, her lawsuit has been thrown out by a Los Angeles judge, citing statute of limitations and “too few facts.”

May 26, 2022

Elon Musk Denies Flight Attendant’s Sexual Misconduct Claims

Elon Musk slammed a report claiming that his SpaceX company paid $250,000 for a former flight attendant to keep quiet about his alleged sexual misconduct.

May 20, 2022

Sarah Jessica Parker Says She Hasn’t Spoken to Chris Noth Since Sexual Assault Allegations

Almost five months after Sarah Jessica Parker issued a statement in support of the women who accused SATC star Chris Noth of sexual assault, the star is revealing where their friendship stands.

May 18, 2022

Chef Mario Batali Found Not Guilty on Charge of Indecent Assault and Battery in Sexual Misconduct Trial

Chef Mario Batali has been found not guilty on a charge of indecent assault and battery after he was accused of allegedly groping and kissing a woman he took a selfie with in 2017.

May 10, 2022

Shameless’ Emma Kenney Shades Ansel Elgort’s Met Gala Look With Alexander Wang Dig

Shameless alum Emma Kenney did not seem thrilled to see Ansel Elgort at the 2022 Met Gala, using an Alexander Wang dig to call him out.

May 3, 2022

13 Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse Survivors File $130 Million in Claims Against FBI

Survivors of sexual abuse by former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar filed $130 million in claims against the FBI. The survivors say the agency’s botched probe allowed the abuse to continue.

April 21, 2022

How Anatomy of a Scandal Reckons With Consent in a Post-Me Too Era

Anatomy of a Scandal' Sienna Miller, Rupert Friend, Michelle Dockery and Naomi Scott spoke to E! News about the complexities of the Netflix series.

April 17, 2022

Frank Langella Fired From Netflix Series Following Misconduct Investigation

Netflix is re-casting Frank Langella's role in The Fall of The House of Usher after an investigation into the 84-year-old actor's alleged misconduct on set.

April 14, 2022

Johnny Depp's Text Message About Amber Heard's "Rotting Corpse" Revealed in Defamation Trial

As Johnny Depp’s $50 million defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard continued, the actor’s old text messages with friend Isaac Baruch were read aloud in court.

April 14, 2022

Johnny Depp Denies Amber Heard’s Sexual Assault Allegation

Johnny Depp denied accusations of “sexual violence” that his ex-wife Amber Heard made in a Virginia courtroom on April 11.

April 13, 2022

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Christy Giles’ Husband Jan Cilliers Reacts to Her Cause of Death

Jan Cilliers told E! News he was "surprised" by the cause of his wife Christy Giles' death and shared on how he remembers her "beautiful soul."

April 5, 2022

Evan Rachel Wood Says She's "Not Scared" of Marilyn Manson's Lawsuit and "Retaliation"

Evan Rachel Wood is facing a defamation lawsuit from her ex-fiancé Marilyn Manson, who claims he has been wrongfully accused of sexual abuse and rape by the actress.

March 15, 2022

Chris Noth Returns to Social Media Following Sexual Assault Allegations

Two months after multiple women accused Chris Noth of sexual assault, the Sex and the City alum broke his social media silence and returned to Instagram.

February 22, 2022

Evan Rachel Wood Recalls Alleged Domestic Abuse in Rising Phoenix Trailer

In the documentary Rising Phoenix Evan Rachel Wood documented her efforts to pass the Phoenix Act, a bill that extends the time domestic abuse survivors have to press charges against an abuser.

February 22, 2022

Cheer's Jerry Harris Pleads Guilty in Sex Crimes and Child Pornography Case

Cheer alum Jerry Harris has pleaded guilty to two charges of sex crimes against minors, after denying wrongdoing in the 2020 case.

February 11, 2022

Manchester United Soccer Star Mason Greenwood Arrested on Suspicion of Rape and Assault

Mason Greenwood, a 20-year-old Manchester United soccer star, was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of rape and assault and suspended from his team "until further notice."

January 31, 2022

Chris Brown Speaks Out After Being Sued for Allegedly Drugging and Raping Woman on Yacht

In a new lawsuit obtained by E! News, Chris Brown is accused of allegedly drugging and raping a woman on a yacht docked at Star Island, Fla., in 2020. Amid the claims, the singer is sending a message.

January 28, 2022

A Comprehensive Breakdown of All the Drama Between TikTok's Jack Wright and Sienna Mae

Jack Wright has accused Sienna Mae of touching him inappropriately on multiple occasions and manipulating him emotionally. She has issued a response denying the allegations.

January 26, 2022