Sexual abuse

Actor Jared Leto denies multiple sexual assault allegations after BBC report

In a documentary called "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," four women described encounters that took place between 2002 and 2016 when the actor was in his 30s or 40s. He is now 54.

Cast member Jared Leto attends a premiere for the film 'Tron: Ares', in Los Angeles, California, US, October 6, 2025.
Electronic devices seized by police during an investigation into a man suspected of being in possession of child sexual abuse material.

Kiryat Yearim man arrested on suspicion of possessing pedophilic content

Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate arrive before US President Donald Trump to attend UFC 327 at Kaseya Center, Miami, US, April 11, 2026.

Andrew and Tristan Tate to seek release from US jail as they fight UK extradition for sex offenses

A private security member stands next to a police van. Ilustrative.

French model scout mentioned 1,000 times in Epstein files found dead on outskirts of Paris


Federal judge allows lawsuit by Hasidic sex-abuse whistleblower against NYC to proceed

The 82-page ruling, by Judge Nina R. Morrison of the Eastern District of New York, effectively strips both the district attorney and the city of the legal immunity they usually have.

Sam Kellner poses in his attorney's office in Brooklyn, nearly two decades into his legal journey as a whistleblower in his Hasidic community.

Trump appears in newly-released photos from Jeffery Epstein's estate, says it's 'no big deal'

In response to his appearance in some of the released photos, Trump said that he thought it was "no big deal."

US President Trump pictured smiling with several women whose faces are redacted on either side of him.

US judge allows additional grand jury materials in Epstein case to be made public

The order by US District Judge Richard Berman came one day after another judge granted a similar request in the case of Epstein associate, Ghislaine Maxwell.

U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

The mediation to settle sexual abuse claims could result in one of the largest payouts ever by the church in the United States.

A woman sits with a veil on a church pew, with others at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, US, December 4, 2025.

'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnapping, torture, sexual harassment - N12

Former hostage Alon Ohel describes threats, sexual harassment, starvation, and surgery without anesthesia during months in Hamas captivity.

Freed hostage Alon Ohel arrives to his home in Moshav Lavon, northern Israel, October 24, 2025.

Court upholds full suspension of Dr. Guy Rofe’s license amid sexual assault charges

The verdict adopts the position of the Health Ministry, leaving in place its decision to bar the physician from practicing medicine in any capacity.

District Court of Jerusalem

Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation

Bishop Fafael Zornoza is the first Spanish Catholic bishop known to have been investigated by the Vatican for an abuse allegation.

Bishop Rafael Zornoza speaks during a mass, in Cadiz, Spain in this screengrab taken from an undated handout video.

Israel detains US fugitive Mordechai Yom-Tov after two decades on the run

Yom-Tov had previously been convicted in the US of sexual offenses against minors and had previously served a prison sentence.

Mordechai Yom-Tov.

Suspect arrested for sexually harassing Likud activist Hadar Mukhtar

The suspect has since been released under restrictive conditions.

Hadar Muchtar arrives to register her Fiery Youth party for the upcoming elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2022.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal reveals he was sexually abused by Hamas terorist with knife to throat – N12

"He let me shower, and when I finished, he dragged me out of there and didn't let me put on my clothes," said former hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal in recent testimony about the abuse he suffered in Gaza.

Released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal waves the Israeli flag as he arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.