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Gymnast Mattie Larson tried to injure self to avoid sexual abuse
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], January 25 (ANI): Former gymnast Mattie Larson revealed has she tried to give herself a concussion to avoid Larry Nassar, the USA Gymnastics physician who has pleaded guilty to harassing multiple women sexually.
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Pope Francis apologises for clerical sexual abuse in Chile
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Santiago [Chile], Jan 17 (ANI): Pope Francis has apologised for 'irreparable damage' done to children who were raped and molested by priests in Chile.
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Arnold applauds 'courageous' Eliza Dushku for speaking against sexual abus
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 16 (ANI): Hollywood heavyweight Arnold Schwarzenegger has finally spoken on Eliza Dushku's claim of sexual harassment by 'True Lies' stunt co-ordinator and called Eliza a "courageous" woman for speaking out about the incident.
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Wish I had more middle fingers: Rose McGowan outs H'wood predators
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A], January 9 (ANI): Actress Rose McGowan, who was one of the strongest voices in the #MeToo campaign, revealed that she wishes to have "more middle fingers" to hold up to those who have been accused of sexual harassment in Hollywood.
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Bella Thorne reveals she was sexually abused till 14
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 09 (ANI): Hollywood has been stormed with the stories of actresses experiencing sexual harassment from the powerful men of the industry and more stories are coming day after day as the ladies finally are feeling normal to talk about such incidents.
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Pak Court rules DNA tests compulsory in sexual abuse cases
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Peshawar [Pakistan], Dec 26 (ANI): The Peshawar High Court has ruled it was obligatory to conduct DNA tests on both the rape suspect and the alleged victim, in accordance with the enforcement of a law last year to check the incidents of sexual abuse.
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Weinstein strongly denies Salma Hayek's sexual abuse claims
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], Dec 15 (ANI): In a lengthy statement released by Harvey Weinstein, the movie mogul has finally responded to Hayek's allegations of sexual misconduct.
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There are predators absolutely everywhere: Tom Hanks
Updated : 8 years, 3 months ago IST
Los Angeles [U.S.A], December 1 (ANI): Hollywood heavyweight Tom Hanks has weighed in on the sexual abuse scandal, currently ripping through the film industry, explaining that the raft of allegations against prominent men in the entertainment business does not surprise him.
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Goan author to showcase work at Kochi International Book Festival
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 17 (ANI-NewsVoir): Goan-based author Savio Rodrigues whose debut novel 'Karmic Ishq' - a look into the traumatic life of two child sexual abuse survivors in the Middle East - is slowly finding a fan following in India and UAE is to feature at the 21st Kochi Internation
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Kailash Satyarthi's new initiative against child abuse
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] November 15 (ANI): Nobel Peace Laureate Kailash Satyarthi on Tuesday announced the creation of the 'Surakshit Bachpan Fund' in the wake of his Bharat Yatra to combat child sexual abuse and trafficking.
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Keith Urban releases Harvey Weinstein-inspired empowerment claims
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Los Angeles [U.S.A], November 9 (ANI): In the wake of sexual allegations made against Harvey Weinstein, musician Keith Urban has come forward with a new song partly inspired by the Weinstein sexual abuse and harassment scandal.
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It takes time to come out and talk: Monica Bellucci on sexual abuse
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Los Angeles [U.S.A], November 9 (ANI): Italian actress and Hollywood veteran Monica Bellucci has come out to support the women who have spoken about their terrifying experiences of sexual misconduct in Hollywood.
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