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Sexual harassment and assault

Sexual harassment and assault
Latest news and features on sexual harassment and assault, including accusations of misconduct and developments in the #MeToo movement.
Zhenhao Zou, 28, who lived in south London, was found guilty in March of 28 offences, including 11 counts of rape. Photo: AFP
Britain

Chinese student gets 24 years’ jail for raping women in UK and China

He used online platforms and dating apps to meet women, inviting them to his home under the pretext of having drinks or studying before he drugged them.

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Germany

Chinese national accused of drugging and raping women in Germany

Malaysia

Malaysian singer Naim ‘committed to clear name’ after sexual assault charge

Britain

Report exposes UK’s failure to confront ethnicity in ‘grooming gangs’

UK government apologises for failing to protect girls after a report found fears of racism meant authorities failed to act.

Britain’s Home Secretary Yvette Cooper. Photo: UK Parliament via AFP
Singapore

‘I’m sorry’: Ian Fang apologises for sexual offences, surrenders for jail term

Former actor acknowledges having sex with a 15-year-old is a ‘very huge mistake’, apologises to the victim as he begins 40-month jail term.

Britain

UK to hold inquiry into ‘grooming gangs’ that abused thousands of girls

The scandal involving groups of mostly Pakistani men was thrust back into the spotlight after criticism from billionaire Elon Musk.

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Viral stories

Japanese woman finds underwear-clad boss in her bed, calmly leaves, calls police

‘Pervert’ superior at work stages multiple similar break-ins at the same woman’s flat, is arrested by police.

A Japanese woman was shocked when she returned home unexpectedly to find her boss in her bed, clad only in his underwear. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial

The hip-hop star said he was at the courthouse to support his long-time friend, though he did not say if he would testify on Combs’ behalf.

Britain

7 men in UK convicted in latest trial over ‘grooming gangs’ scandal

They were convicted after a trial involving 50 offences, including rape and indecency with a child, which occurred between 2001 and 2006.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer complains about trial secrecy

Combs left out of meeting outside courtroom where lawyers and judge discussed whether another famous rapper’s name could be disclosed.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, seated, confers with his lawyers after a meeting with the judge during his sex trafficking trial in New York on Thursday in a courtroom sketch. Photo: Reuters
Harvey Weinstein

Weinstein judge declares mistrial on rape charge, third sex crimes trial planned

Jury deadlock on rape charge leads to mistrial, while Weinstein’s sex abuse conviction faces appeal.

Harvey Weinstein in court on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Singapore

Singapore jails South Korean flight attendant who filmed colleague in toilet

The cabin crew chief planted a mini camera in his subordinate’s toilet and concealed it with a face towel.

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Harvey Weinstein

Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial

The film mogul was acquitted of another charge, while jurors in New York remained unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar given second chance to prove immunity from sexual assault suit

The Court of Appeals has ruled for a stay on all proceedings until it can be decided if the prime minister would need to answer the suit.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31. Photo: Reuters
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface

Calls made for better guidelines and legislative review after retired pastor arrested in connection with sexual assault of minor in 1990s.

A study based on data from NGO RainLily found that survivors of sexual violence on average waited four years and two months before seeking help. Photo: Getty Images
South Korea

South Korean court fines woman for sexual misconduct over ‘pantsing’ prank

The woman claimed she had done it as a joke when she pulled down the man’s trousers – and his underwear by accident – in front of other employees.

Donald Trump

Trump warns Musk against funding Democrats, thinks their relationship is over

The Tesla CEO is making a ‘huge mistake’ going after the US president, VP J.D. Vance says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Retired Hong Kong pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in 1990s

Source says man accused of assaulting girl, who was 13 years old at the time, inside church in Sham Shui Po.

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A source has said the assaults are alleged to have taken place at the Hong Kong & Macau Lutheran Living Stone Church in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Google Maps
Japan

Japan’s anti-stalking law under fire after tragic murder, record case numbers

Japan’s stalking cases hit record highs, sparking criticism of police handling and calls for improved mental health support for offenders.

South Korea

Ex-girlfriend who blackmailed K-pop idol with sex video gets suspended sentence

The woman had told the idol to quit the industry by threatening him with sex videos filmed during their relationship.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Anwar faces more woes as sexual harassment case against him proceeds

A court has dismissed Anwar’s immunity application by citing his role as prime minister, saying there is no such constitutional provision.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is facing a sexual harassment suit filed by his former aide, Muhammed Yusoff Rawther. Photo: AFP
Japan

‘We won’t tolerate it’: Japan’s maid cafe staff join fight against groping

Tokyo police have launched an anti-‘chikan’ campaign, introducing a new safety app and intensifying patrols to curb unwanted sexual advances.

A maid cafe in Akihabara, Tokyo. Maid cafe staff and students were recently spotted in Tokyo distributing flyers calling out gropers. Photo: Reuters
Icons and Influencers

Meet ex-CNN anchor Chris Cuomo’s wife, Cristina Greeven Cuomo

Chris Cuomo’s wife, Cristina Greeven Cuomo, has quietly stood by her husband as he faced sexual misconduct allegations – they have 3 kids, Bella, Mario and Carolina.

Singapore

‘Mark him for life’: Singapore teen’s parents want Ian Fang caned for offences

Victim’s parents say they also intend to sue China-born actor, who was convicted of having underage sex with their daughter.

Trending in China

China manager fired for kissing subordinate in office, court rules in favour of boss

Appeal court says that while company states staff should uphold high business, moral standards, this is merely a principle not mandatory.

A manager in China was fired for kissing a subordinate in the office, but the court ruled in favour of the boss, ordering the firm to pay him US$140,000 in compensation. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Britain

Comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault

Brand, the ex-husband of US pop singer Katy Perry, pleaded not guilty to charges relating to 4 women over 20 years ago.

Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court to enter his plea on charges of rape and sexual assault in London on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong tutor cleared of sexually assaulting child who was deemed not credible

32-year-old cleared of two counts of indecent assault as judge cites the young girl’s evidence as being ‘extremely evasive and vague’.

Icons and Influencers

Meet Karissa and Kristina Shannon, who moved into Playboy Mansion at 17

The twins detailed their traumatic lives in the Playboy mansion, including a forced threesome with Hefner for their 19th birthday, in a new People interview, and share their plans for motherhood.

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