Rape
A Former London Police Officer Was Sentenced To Life In Prison For Raping And Assaulting A Dozen Women Over 17 Years
Detailing former officer David Carrick’s crimes, the judge highlighted that one victim said he threatened to report her to immigration.
Constance Wu Said She Was Raped At 22 But Didn't Register It Until Later In Life
"I didn't register it as rape because we're so used to thinking of it as violence. It was a quiet experience."
Bowen Turner Was Accused Of Rape By Three Teens. He Ended Up Getting 5 Years’ Probation For Assaulting One Of Them.
“We have a law in South Carolina that victims’ rights are to be as zealously protected as defendants’. And I guess my question is, Is that what happened here?”
"The Lovely Bones" Author Alice Sebold Apologized To The Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Her Rape
Sebold chronicled her experience of being attacked and raped while a college student in her first book, the memoir Lucky. Last week, the man convicted was exonerated.
She Buried The Memory Of Her Brutal Gang Rape For Months. Her Attackers Might Never Face Any Consequences.
“You are asking me to contort my life, my body, my trauma, into a box — a perfect victim box.”
Listen: This TikTok Couple ‘Adopted’ Millions Of LGBTQ Kids— And They’re The Queer Parents We All Need
“I was low-key having a bad day, and now here are my TikTok mom and dad. They just like, popped into the room. And they brought me cupcakes! It’s so nice.”
Listen: If You Loved "Bridgerton" You Should Read These Romance Novels
“I grew up thinking ‘romance’ was the picture of the ‘Fabio’ guys on the cover."
Listen: The Craft Beer World Is Facing A Reckoning With Allegations Of Sexism, Assault
“The stories escalated pretty quickly with women sharing accounts of sexual harassment, assault, rapes -- so really it’s run the gamut of accusations across the country and world.”
Oprah Talked About Being Raped By Her Cousin As A Child
"Being able to say out loud, ‘This is what happened to me,’ is crucial."
Listen: This Is Why We’re So Excited About Marvel’s “Black Panther” and “Captain Marvel” Sequels, Plus First Peek at “Eternals” From Chloe Zhao
“My pick for the next King or Queen of Wakanda? Shuri is always my pick for everything. If you asked me who my pick would be for president I would tell you: ‘Oh have you heard the good word of Shuri?’”
"Game Of Thrones" Actor Esmé Bianco Is Suing Marilyn Manson For Rape And Abuse
Bianco alleges she was whipped, cut, electrocuted, berated, deprived of food and sleep, and forced to perform sex acts without her consent.
17 Things That Happen In "Promising Young Woman" Which Range From Unexpected To Shockingly Dark
I need to talk about this movie!
Listen: David Dobrik And His Vlog Squad Have Been Problematic For A While
“He would constantly make fat-phobic jokes about his friends who are fat. There would also be a lot of slut-shaming of his female friends. It really runs the gamut.”
India Is Shocked Over The Rape And Killing Of A Young Dalit Woman
The victim's family had pleaded with the police to release her body.
The "I May Destroy You" Finale Emotionally Broke Me In The Best Way
"The trauma did not need to define me."
Former Fox News Anchor Ed Henry Has Been Accused Of Rape And Sexual Harassment In A New Lawsuit
Fox News' Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson are also accused of sexual harassment in the federal lawsuit.
Sorry But Being Offended Does Not Give Anyone The Right To Send Rape Threats To Anybody
It's sad that this still needs to be said. Trigger Warning.
New BBC Drama "I May Destroy You" Is Taking Over Twitter And We Love To See It
Further proof that Michaela Coel is amazing.
Michaela Coel Turning Down A $1 Million Netflix Deal Is A Prime Example Of Knowing Your Self-Worth
"I finally realized I'm not crazy — this is crazy."
Porn Actor Ron Jeremy Was Charged With Raping Three Women And Sexually Assaulting Another
The assaults occurred at a bar and a home in West Hollywood from 2014 to 2019, prosecutors say.
An Immigrant Says She And Two Others Were Raped Inside An ICE Detention Cell Right Before Being Deported
The woman alleges the assaults happened for over an hour inside a dark, isolated cell at a facility operated by a private prison company.
Duffy, The Singer Of The 2008 Hit "Mercy," Said She Was Raped, Drugged, And Held Captive For Days
Duffy, who took a hiatus from music in 2011, wrote on Instagram that she would soon be releasing an interview about the incident and how it had stalled her career.
Here Is The Powerful Testimony From 6 Women In Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Trial
Harvey Weinstein was convicted of third-degree rape and criminal sexual act in the first degree. He faces up to 25 years in prison. Warning: detailed descriptions of sexual assault and rape.
Two Ohio State Football Players Allegedly Raped A Woman And Tried To Get Her To Say It Was Consensual On Video
Amir Riep and Jahsen Wint were arrested after turning themselves in Tuesday for the alleged Feb. 4. rape.
Gigi Hadid Is Not Going To Be A Juror In Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Trial
The model previously said she’d met Weinstein and Salma Hayek in the past, and that she could remain impartial. Both the prosecution and defense agreed to dismiss her.
The "Most Prolific Rapist In British Legal History" Used The Drug GHB On His Male Victims
Reynhard Sinaga, who has been jailed for at least 30 years, was described by the judge as "an evil sexual predator who has preyed upon young men".
She Was Allegedly Raped And Couldn’t Bear Going To Trial. So She Met Her Attacker In Person To Work Things Out.
Marlee Liss now wants other survivors to know that the traditional justice system isn’t their only option.
Opinion: The NYPD's Special Victims Unit Is Failing. Will Mayor De Blasio Take The Time To Fix It?
The NYPD's Special Victims Division frequently mishandles sexual assault cases. This systematic failure is a civil rights issue and a shame on New York City.
"The Sopranos" Actor Annabella Sciorra Will Testify That She Was Raped By Harvey Weinstein, Prosecutors Say
The disgraced movie executive pleaded not guilty to two new charges of predatory sexual assault on Monday.
Racist Iowa Rep. Steve King Asked If There'd "Be Any Population Left" Without Rape And Incest
Democratic presidential hopefuls have called on King to resign for Wednesday's comment.
It Helped Lock Up Killers And Rapists. Now Investigative Genealogy Has Cleared An Innocent Man Of Murder.
"It's a new life, a new beginning," said the man who spent 20 years behind bars after being wrongly convicted of rape and murder.
A Judge Said A 16-Year-Old Boy Accused Of Rape Came From "A Good Family" So He Deserves Leniency
The ruling was later overturned. It's the second recent case in New Jersey where judges defended the characters of boys accused of rape.
His DNA Solved A Century-Old Jailhouse Rape. The Victim: His Grandmother.
Commercial DNA tests showed that Hiram and Bruce were related. But their link proved to be much deeper — and darker — than either could have imagined.
How Doctors And The Church Conspired To Stop An 11-Year-Old Girl From Having An Abortion After She Was Raped
Lucía was raped at 11. Her family’s demands for a legal abortion became the center of a global firestorm — and she still doesn’t know the whole story.
A Man Raped His Neighbor Then Offered To Do Yard Work To Make Up For It
Timothy Walding also told the woman, “you really should deadbolt your door because I didn’t really want to do this but I had to do it,” according to court documents.
Arizona Sen. Martha McSally Said She Was Raped By A Superior While Serving In The Air Force
“Like so many women and men I didn’t trust the system at the time. I blamed myself. I was ashamed and confused and I thought I was strong but felt powerless.”
A Man Has Been Accused Of Faking His Own Death To Avoid Multiple Rape Charges
The story began to fall apart after his 17-year-old son, who'd reported him missing, couldn't give a detailed account about what had happened.
A Man Allegedly Offered To Help A Teenage Girl Escape Her Abusive Father Only If She First Recorded The Rape
Bryan Rogers was charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and faces up to 30 years in federal prison.
Chris Brown Was Arrested In Paris On Suspicion Of Rape
The singer was released Tuesday evening.
The Rape Trial Of Two Ex-NYPD Cops Was Just Thrown Into Limbo
The attorney for Anna Chambers, the alleged victim, told BuzzFeed News that "nothing has changed in terms of what happened to Anna on that night.”
I've Been In Prison For 15 Years. The Showers Are Hell.
Step by step, I shuffle forward amid the mass of bodies, waiting to get inside.
A Porn Director Was Suspended After An Actor Said He Sexually Assaulted Her
"I’m not gonna sit back and let people like this continue to hurt other girls as they did me," actor Lily Adams tweeted.
A Judge Denied Harvey Weinstein’s Request To Dismiss His Rape And Sexual Assault Case
If convicted of all charges, the disgraced movie mogul faces life in prison.
She Thought She Was In Bed With Her Boyfriend, Until She Saw His Face
“I was like, ‘I feel violated. This feels wrong. But I don’t know if it’s illegal.’” This woman's case has exposed a loophole in rape laws.
Dr. Luke And Kesha Are Doubling Down On Rape And Defamation Allegations As A Trial Date Nears
The music producer and “Praying” singer have been locked in a legal battle since 2014, when Kesha accused him of rape.
A Lot Of Australians Reckon Women Are Lying About Sexual Assault To "Punish Men"
One in three of the thousands of Australians surveyed thought rape resulted from men "not being able to control" their need for sex.
A Man Who Allegedly Raped A 7-Year-Old In A Bathroom Has Appeared In Court
Anthony Peter Sampieri faces several charges over an alleged attack on a 7-year-old girl in Sydney.
This Woman Suffered Reproductive Coercion. Now Her Ex-Partner Is Going To Jail.
She wants other women to know that reproductive coercion can be the start of an ongoing pattern of violence.
Will Time Ever Be Up For Abusive Men In Hip-Hop?
Throughout this past year of holding men in entertainment to task, the music industry has largely continued to overlook abuse allegations within its most popular genre, exhibiting a troubling lack of accountability.
A Former High School Employee Was Found Guilty Of Raping A 15-Year-Old Student
Next, Quinn James will stand trial for allegedly murdering Mujey Dumbuya.
These New Books Refuse To Make A Spectacle Of Women’s Trauma
Bernice McFadden’s Praise Song for the Butterflies, Vox by Christina Dalcher, and Red Clocks by Leni Zumas dig into the long-term effects of sexual trauma without exploiting women’s pain for entertainment.
A 17-Year-Old High School Student Accused Of Rape Will Be Charged As An Adult
Levi Stewart was charged with two counts of felony rape in September.
Busy Philipps Reveals She Was Raped When She Was 14 Years Old
"It's taken me 25 years to say those words."
Would You Be Believed?
Christine Blasey Ford may have proven herself — to a handful of senators and millions of Americans watching — to be a credible witness to her own trauma. But through no fault of her own, she has also reinforced the incredibly high bar of believability.
Police Used DNA And A Genealogy Database To Nab A Serial Rapist Suspect After 27 Years
"The answer has always been in the DNA," the prosecutor said.
A Surgeon And His Girlfriend Allegedly Drugged, Raped, And Filmed Women Together
Officials say they have more than 1,000 videos of what may be women being sexually abused. "We believe the defendants used their good looks and charm to lower the inhibitions of their potential prey."
Kerala Women Are Sending A Minister Duct Tape To Shut His Mouth After He Shamed A Rape Survivor
"He has been repeatedly doing this, using his power as MLA to make statements that affect the mental well-being of victims... Our first need was to help him shut up."
Gérard Depardieu Denied Raping A Woman After Reports French Police Are Investigating Him
A lawyer for the famous French actor said he is convinced his client’s innocence “will be recognized.”
New York’s Governor Has Suspended An Investigation Into The Handling Of A 2015 Weinstein Case
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign received $25,000 from Harvey Weinstein’s former lawyer days before Cuomo suspended an investigation into the Manhattan DA’s handling of allegations against the movie mogul.
Katy Perry Testified That She Was Never Raped By Dr. Luke, Despite Kesha's Text To Lady Gaga
The singer's testimony in a court deposition that was unsealed on Monday is just the latest turn in a long-running legal battle.
Bill Cosby Says Being Declared A Sexually Violent Predator Will Damage His Reputation
The comedian, who is currently awaiting sentencing for rape, also argued in court documents that it would interfere with his relationship with his family.
A 16-Year-Old Told Police She Was Raped. Two Months Later, She Was Dead.
He got second chance after second chance. She didn’t.
When You’re An Asexual Assault Survivor, It’s Even Harder To Be Heard
Some asexual people say they've been pressured into sex, or assaulted or raped by people trying to "correct" their identities — and afterward, they still aren't believed.
Sex Between Federal Agents And Detainees Would Be Banned Under Proposed Law
The proposal, which lawmakers drafted following a BuzzFeed News story on the subject, also seeks to increase funding for states that adopt similar laws.
Here's How Universities Have Been Told To Deal With Sexual Assault And Harassment
These new rules will set out how exactly universities will have to ensure students can safely report sexual assault and harassment.
The TV Producer Accused Of Rape Alongside Film Star Yunxiang Gao Has Been Refused Bail
Gao and producer Jing Wang are charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Sydney.
This Woman Was Told Not To Get Counselling After She Was Sexually Assaulted In Case It Was Used Against Her In Court
Eve Crawford was told that lawyers might use notes from her counselling sessions as evidence in court.
She Says He Raped Her. But Because He's An Athlete Her Hopes For Justice Are Low.
Irene Ojiambo is one of at least two women this year who have accused Kenyan rugby players of sexually assaulting them.
Yunxiang Gao, A Film Star Accused Of Rape In Australia, Will Be Released On Bail
Some people clapped – and then quickly stopped after being told off by a barrister – when bail was granted on Friday afternoon.
Kesha Allegedly Accused Dr. Luke Of Raping Katy Perry In The Text Message To Lady Gaga
The music producer’s team slammed Kesha in a statement after the court papers became public on Wednesday.
A Teenager Has Been Charged With The Rape And Murder Of A Woman Found In A Melbourne Park
Victoria Police charged the Broadmeadows man with the rape and murder of the woman found dead on a soccer pitch in Carlton North.
Harvey Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty To Rape And Other Sex Crime Charges
He was arraigned in a lower Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to rape and other sex crime charges.
The Alanis Morissette Musical Is Just Chaotic Enough To Capture 2018
Jagged Little Pill is rough around the edges, but it feels so good (swimming in your stomach).
8歳の少女が犠牲となった性暴力事件の背後に見え隠れする「民族浄化」
インドで8歳の少女がレイプされ、殺害された。捜査の展開が激しい議論を呼んでいる。
Harvey Weinstein Has Been Arrested And Charged With Rape, A Criminal Sex Act, And Sex Abuse
He was released after posting a $1 million bail and has to wear a monitoring device.
A Woman Alleges She Was Raped Repeatedly While Trapped At Chris Brown's House
The woman alleges Brown handed each female guest a pill and instructed them to have "a good time." Instead, her attorney says, she got a night of horror.
Bravo’s "Southern Charm" Star Thomas Ravenel Is Being Investigated For Rape
A woman filed a police report in South Carolina against the Bravo star and former state treasurer alleging he raped her at his home.
Here’s How Amateur Sleuths And Police Investigators Used DNA Websites To Find The Golden State Killer
The Golden State Killer’s genome was shared with cold-case experts years ago, and genealogy sleuths have been working ever since to figure out his identity. Here’s how his name was finally revealed.
Bill Cosby’s Conviction Shocked Me Because I’ve Learned To Expect The Worst
It’s rarely shocking to women when men do harm. What’s shocking is when they’re actually brought to justice.
This Police Force Is Considered Progressive, But Women And Disciplinary Reports Tell A Different Story
Men defacing the women’s bathroom, threatening to post nude pictures of female cops, and dating teenage girls: The San Antonio Police Department has been praised for reforms, but female cops told BuzzFeed News the gender gap remains.
Two Kenyan Rugby Players Have Been Charged With Raping A Woman
The woman, whose Instagram story about the alleged attack went viral, said that she became pregnant as a result.
These Are The Extreme Dangers Facing Men Who Exchange Sex For Shelter
In the second part of BuzzFeed News' gay sex-for-rent investigation, men speak out about the extreme violence and danger they face, as charities describe the shocking scale of the problem. “There’s never a time when I don’t think this could be it,” said one gay man. "I could lose my life."
Amitabh Bachchan, Who Made A Movie About Consent, Refused To Comment On The Recent Rape Cases
"I feel disgusted thinking about this issue. Please don't bring it up."
Manmohan Singh Didn't Stay Silent On PM Modi's Inaction In The Recent Rape Cases
How the tables turn.
Me Too: How It Feels To Be Raped When You’re Eight Years Old
As Kathua has dominated news cycles, I've been in a psychological blackhole, getting reacquainted with memories I've repressed since I was a little girl with no words for what was being done to her.
This Viral Photo Shows How The Kathua Rape Case Lawyer Is A Force To Reckon With
"How often do we see a photograph like this? A confident, professional woman flanked by men who are not lecherously staring at her."
A Lawsuit Says This Private Religious High School Protected An Accused Rapist
The lawsuit says Holland Christian High School ignored the 15-year-old girl's needs but made special efforts to help the classmate who pleaded guilty to assaulting her.
A Woman Sued Michigan State University After She Said An Official Discouraged Her From Reporting Her Rape. The School Says That’s Not True.
The female student was allegedly raped by three basketball players one week after the team's Final Four loss to Duke in 2015.
Maryland Is the Latest State To Pass A Bill Banning Cops From Having Sex With People In Custody
Unlike the bill passed in New York last month, it doesn't automatically deem all sex in custody as rape.
Experts Say Bill Cosby Will Have To Face The #MeToo Music At His Retrial For Rape
The #MeToo-related cultural shifts that have occurred since Cosby's mistrial could significantly alter how the jury views the evidence this time around.
An IRS Agent Allegedly Handcuffed An Intern In His Car And Then Raped Her
James R. Clarke is also accused of shoving his service gun down the woman's throat.
あの夜、10代の私は警察官にレイプされた。法の抜け穴をかいくぐる警官たち
アナは、勤務中の警官2人にレイプされたと訴えたとき、解決は難しくないと思っていた。だが、アナは知らなかった。法執行官が「拘留者と合意があった」と主張できる35州の一つに、自らが暮らしているということを。
New York Just Passed A Bill Banning Cops From Having Sex With People In Custody
State lawmakers acted following a BuzzFeed story that showed how existing law lets cops accused of raping detainees fight charges by claiming the sex was consensual.
People Are Tweeting #IBelieveHer Following The Acquittal Of Two Rugby Players Accused Of Rape
Paddy Jackson and Stuart Olding were found not guilty of rape at Belfast crown court on Wednesday, while two of their friends were acquitted of other offences.
A Woman Said Russell Simmons Raped Her After She Attended A Concert With Her Young Son
The woman is suing the music mogul for $10 million, alleging that he raped her after meeting her with her elementary school–aged son.
A College Student Was Found Not Guilty In A Rare Campus Rape Trial. Here's Why The Case Is A Big Deal.
Yale University student Saifullah Khan was found not guilty of four counts of sexual assault. His attorneys used the alleged victim's "scanty" Halloween costume, how much she drank, and texts she sent as evidence that their encounter was consensual.
「性暴力被害に遭った」と打ち明けた恋人に、僕はどんな言葉を返せば良かったのだろう。
「相手をこれ以上傷つけたくない。だから自分のつらさを否定して、誰にも話すことができずに抱え込む。それが余計つらいんです」
A Top US Youth Volleyball Coach Is Accused Of Raping Teenage Girls Hundreds Of Times
A recent lawsuit claims he raped girls in his car, his apartment, the weight room of a gym, and in one instance, on a train during a team trip in Germany.
This Video Weakens The Alibi Of An Oxford Scholar Accused Of Rape
Newly uncovered footage shows Tariq Ramadan, a noted professor of Islam at Oxford University, was in Spain the day before a women says he raped her.
When She Pursued A Rape Charge, The Cop On The Case Pursued Her
The Florida woman felt she had to have sex with Detective Michel Toro to ensure he worked on her case. Investigators agreed and said he'd violated state law, but Toro was never charged.
