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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in 2018. File photo: AFP

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual abuse in 6 new lawsuits

The US music mogul is facing a batch of new lawsuits including one alleging he molested a minor.

Teacher at Hong Kong girls’ school arrested after hidden camera found in toilet

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Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics

UK YouTuber Yung Filly charged with raping woman in Australia hotel room

The rapper also allegedly choked the woman following a music performance at a Perth nightclub.

Yung Filly started his YouTube career in 2013. Photo: Getty Images/TNS

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking trial set for May 5

The US rap mogul, who will remain incarcerated pending trial, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

More than 200 women in legal talks with Harrods over al-Fayed abuse claims

Egyptian billionaire died last year aged 94. New allegations of rape and sexual abuse have emerged after BBC broadcast expose last month.

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Task force has sped up justice for child abuse cases in Hong Kong

Vulnerable Victims and Child Protection Task Force has allowed police and prosecutors to work together earlier and across span of cases.

The task force says it has handled more than 200 serious and complex child abuse cases since its establishment in 2022. Photo: Shutterstock

Who is Deshaun Watson’s girlfriend, influencer and model Jilly Anais?

NFL player Deshaun Watson recently settled the latest civil lawsuit in a string of claims filed against him alleging sexual misconduct – but who is his loyal girlfriend of 5 years, Jilly Anais?

Editorial | Hong Kong’s youth sex crimes call for more love, respect

Hong Kong not only needs better sex education as offences rise, but also open discussion on intimacy and healthy relationships.

‘Not the monster’: Diddy’s mum breaks her silence around her son’s arrest

Janice Combs said she is ‘devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs’; the two are close and he once gifted her US$1 million for her 80th.

Janice Combs and Sean Combs at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards in 2023; the music mogul has been accused of multiple sex-related offences. Photo: Getty Images

Explicit video from French mass rape case shown to public at trial

Gisele Pelicot, who was allegedly drugged by her husband so he and many others could assault her, backed the decision to screen the footage.

Gisele Pelicot steps out during a break at the Avignon courthouse on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

South African man who raped dozens of women gets 42 life sentences

Nkosinathi Phakathi, 40, targeted schoolgirls and forced children to watch him carry out rapes between 2012 and 2021.

My Take | Death of two Indian women workers underscores need to revamp workplace culture

The deaths highlight a lack of worker safety, fuelling calls for inclusive workplace reforms in India, and addressing low female workforce participation.

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Why have juvenile sex crimes surged and how can Hong Kong fix the problem?

Experts call for more effective sex education as more than half of 396 youngsters arrested last year were aged 10 to 15.

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Hong Kong Tesla driver allegedly molested woman after Lan Kwai Fong lift

Alleged victim had been waiting for a taxi early on Sunday after drinking with friends in Central.

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Hong Kong police have arrested a chemist who allegedly lured a woman into his Tesla. Photo: Handout

Meet Donald Trump Jr’s rumoured fling and Diddy victim Aubrey O’Day

Former pop star Aubrey O’Day has often talked about Diddy’s mistreatment of her during her time on Making the Band; now she’s trying to enjoy a less dramatic life on the island of Bali.

Hong Kong cabby gets 200 hours of community service for molesting tourist

Defendant pleaded guilty to touching tourist’s thighs after she boarded his taxi on May 30.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual misconduct by 120 people, lawyer says

Latest legal action will heap further pressure on the US rap star who is in jail on criminal charges.

A courtroom sketch of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs during a bail hearing in New York on September 18. Photo: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters

Hong Kong doctor accused of making sexual jokes to nurses cleared of misconduct

Medical Council finds gynaecologist Dr Stephen Suen not guilty of professional misconduct, but notes ‘unbecoming’ culture at clinic.

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Hong Kong man, 20, arrested for allegedly indecently assaulting 8 girls

Two teenagers reported cases to police, with suspect alleged to have indecently assaulted at least six more girls on the same morning.

A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets

Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.

Televisions in Japan show news of Shoko Asahara’s execution in 2018. His Aum Shinrikyo cult could have produced enough sarin gas to kill millions, investigators said. Photo: Kyodo

My Take | Al-Fayed should not have been able to get away with what he did

The scale, duration and severity of his abuse defies belief. Now the spotlight of suspicion is falling on alleged enablers and facilitators.

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A BBC documentary has revealed allegations by more than 20 women of sexual abuse by Egyptian billionaire Mohammed al-Fayed.

Pope Francis pledges support for victims of sexual abuse during Belgium visit

Francis acknowledged that abuse had undermined the faith and created ‘atrocious suffering and wounds’.

GISB and the horrific reality behind Malaysia’s worst child sex abuse scandal

The GISB scandal reveals a harrowing tale of exploitation, as former members recount a legacy of abuse hidden behind a facade of faith.

At least 3,661 killed this year in Haiti violence: UN

Gangs have taken over the capital on the Caribbean island, carrying out executions and also using sexual violence ‘to punish, spread fear and subjugate populations’.

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A woman reacts after seeing the body of her brother who was shot dead by unknown assailants in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on September 9. Photo: Reuters

Former Singapore soldier gets 10 years in jail for raping underage girl

The prosecution said Muhammad Mohamed Iqbal’s ‘behaviour was motivated by a calculated decision to fulfil his sexual urges’.

Singapore’s skyline. A former soldier was sentenced to 10 years’ jail for raping a schoolgirl in the city state.

My Take | Malaysia owes it to young victims of cult-linked group to start healing process

The authorities have said little about the steps they will take to help the more than 550 children recover from their trauma.

Son of Trump assassination plot suspect Ryan Routh arrested over child porn

Officers searching Oran Routh’s home found hundreds of files depicting child sexual abuse, an FBI agent says.

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Sexual harassment and assault
Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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