Arquivos de Tag: assault

Russell Brand takes the stand at his rape and sexual assault trial

Actor and comedian Russell Brand took the stand in his trial on rape and sexual assault charges in London on Wednesday.  Brand, 51, is accused of three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault and one charge of attempted indecent assault.  The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 […]

Polymarket removes bets on outcome of Cornell sexual assault case

The online predictions market platform Polymarket has removed a contract that allowed users to bet on whether any of the seven men accused of sexually assaulting or exploiting a Cornell student in 2024 will be charged with a felony sex crime. More than $450,000 had been wagered on this question before it was taken off […]

Russell Brand’s trial on rape and sexual assault charges begins in London

London — British comedian and actor Russell Brand appeared in a London court on Monday for the start of his trial on rape and sexual assault charges. The hearing at Southwark Crown Court was adjourned until Tuesday after a morning of jury selection. The prosecution is due to open its case later in the week. […]

Iran warns “geography of the war” would expand in response to any new U.S. assault

U.S. embassies across the Middle East early Sunday morning local time issued security alerts for American citizens in the region.  “Due to tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation,” said the alerts issued by embassies in Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Jordan, Bahrain, the United […]