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Harvey Weinstein | File Photo | Photo Credit: Reuters Former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for the rape of a woman in a Beverly Hills hotel room a decade ago. The sentence was handed down by a Los Angeles court. Mr. Weinstein is already serving a 23-year sentence … Read More “Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 16 years in LA rape case” »
Manchester United footballer Mason Greenwood was on Monday remanded in custody after appearing in court charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour, and assault. The 21-year-old forward looked at his family from the dock before he was taken down the steps at Manchester Magistrates’ Court. All three charges relate to the same woman. Greenwood … Read More “Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood Remanded In Custody On Attempted Rape Charge” »
Nepali cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane defended failing to return home to face rape allegation, almost three weeks after an arrest warrant, saying he intends to do so “as soon as possible”. A Nepali court issued the warrant on September 8 following an allegation by a 17-year-old girl, but Lamichhane is thought to have remained in … Read More “Nepal Cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane Says Will Return Home To Fight Rape Allegation” »
