Sexual assault

Urogynecologist convicted of raping nine women sentenced to 14 years imprisonment

The court found that Alkalai had presented the sexual acts as part of legitimate medical examinations or treatment.

Menahem Alkalai, a gynecologist convicted of raping nine women.
A demonstrator holds a placard as the McGraw Tower stands in the background during a Justice for Survivors rally at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 5, 2026.

Cornell students rally in anti-rape protest, demand stronger action against sexual violence

New York Attorney-General Letitia James stands with New York Governor Kathy Hochul at a news conference in Manhattan, where the governor announced a review of Cornell University’s initial response to allegations from a former student about being raped at a campus fraternity in 2024, October 2, 2026.

Cornell University's response to student rape allegations to be reviewed by New York A-G - report

Seven Cornell University fraternity members accused of raping a 20-year-old student in 2024.

CBS obtains messages sent between victim, defendant as alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape case reopens


Serial UK sex attacker jailed for life for double murder, rape after police failings

Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty last week of the murder of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo in March 2025 and of Sheryl Wilkins in August 2025, and of the rape and serious assault of a third woman.

Mugshot of Shimon Levy, 40, of London, England.

Mother, partner indicted over alleged sexual abuse of four children

The woman, 33, and the man, 43, both from central Israel, are accused of numerous sexual offenses against the four children. The woman’s daughters were between 8 and 12-years-old at the time.

Illustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022.

Rishon Lezion deputy mayor released after five days in custody in sex offense probe

The Rishon Lezion Magistrate’s Court ordered the official to two days of house arrest, barred him from the municipality for 30 days, and prohibited him from contacting the complainant.

Illustrative: Firemen and police officers at the scene where a car exploded on Peretz Street in Rishon Lezion on July 03, 2022.

Three minors indicted for threatening two others into performing sexual acts on each other

According to the indictment, the main defendant called on the complainants to approach him, after which the defendants allegedly subjected them to severe abuse for approximately two hours.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Sports instructor arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting residents with disabilities

Security cameras at a facility for children with disabilities allegedly captured a sports instructor committing indecent acts against several female residents during a covert police investigation.

An illustrative image of a man in handcuffs, being arrested.

Outrage in Iraq after female detainee allegedly gang-raped by police, prison officials

A probe was launched after officials discovered surveillance cameras had been turned off at an Iraqi police station where a detainee was allegedly assaulted.

Illustrative: An Iraq police man stands with Iraqi soldiers as they man a fixed checkpoint close to the scene of an explosion in central Baghdad on November 15, 2008.

Petah Tikva man indicted for rape after allegedly posing as Nova festival survivor

Prosecutors say the 22-year-old ignored the woman's repeated objections, forced his way into her Petah Tikva apartment, and sexually assaulted her. They asked that he remain in custody pending trial.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

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.

Gedera rapist sentenced to 21 years for home invasion attack on mother

The court also ordered Barkat Abu Issa to pay NIS 200,000 in compensation, comprising NIS 150,000 to the woman and NIS 50,000 to her son, who was two years old at the time of the attack.

Barkat Abu Issa, accused of of breaking into an apartment and raping a woman in Gedera, arrives for a court hearing at the court in Lod, on February 23, 2023.

ICC dismisses prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, diplomatic sources say

France said on Thursday it would vote in favor of the removal of Khan. The Netherlands, which hosts the court in The Hague, has also said it would support his dismissal.

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan talks during an interview with Reuters in The Hague, Netherlands January 16, 2025.