Sexual misconduct

Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race

CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.

US Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at his Primary Election event on June 9, 2026 in Blue Hill, Maine.
International Criminal Court Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks at the Federal Legislative Palace, in Caracas, Venezuela, April 22, 2024.

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British bar association after sexual misconduct allegations

Brigadier general Yisrael Shomer, head of the Operations Division in the IDF arrives to a Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, May 10, 2026.

IDF Operations Directorate Brig.-Gen. resigns following sexual misconduct investigation

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

Kiryat Ono gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of years-long sexual crimes against minor


ICC prosecutor sought arrest warrants for Ben-Gvir, Smotrich before going on leave - report

Khan reportedly prepared to seek these warrants before he went on leave as the UN investigates sexual assault allegations made against him.

Then-head of the National Union party MK Betzalel Smotrich and attorney Itamar Ben-Gvir attend Otzma Yehudit party's election campaign event in Bat Yam on April 06, 2019.

Harish mayor indicted for indecent acts after seven women complain of sexual assault

Many of these acts of violation took place in the municipality's offices and during work hours. In a few instances, he worked to advance the requests put in by the women.

 Screen capture from video of Harish Mayor Yitzhak Keshet, 2024.

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan on leave from position amid sexual misconduct probe

In a letter sent to his staff and seen by Reuters, the prosecutor said that he had been keeping his position under constant review. "I have made the considered decision to take leave, he said.

(Illustrative) ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan over a back drop of the ICC.

Justice Ministry expands legal aid to help sexual assault victims

The aid office noted that the expansion of aid for victims allows them to be more involved in their cases.

 DEMONSTRATORS MARCH through downtown Jerusalem in the city’s fourth annual SlutWalk to protest rape culture, in June 2022.

Fake rabbi sentenced to 135 years for sexually abusing adoptive sons

Hayim Nissim Cohen, a former TikTok rabbi, was sentenced for the sexual assault of his adoptive sons, ending his deceptive career.

 Gavel and handcuffs on a leather surface.

ICC prosecutor Khan accused of retaliation for sexual misconduct allegation, sources say

Karim Khan denies wrongdoing as UN investigates claims of retaliation tied to sexual misconduct reports at ICC.

 INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Prosecutor Karim Khan rewards Islamic terrorism, the writer charges.

'I give candy to children to make them happy': Police arrest Lod man for sexually assaulting child

The police released a series of recommendations to protect children from sexual predators.

 An illustrative image of an individual with handcuffs.

US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports

Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, resigned from the House of Representatives last month after he was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs cannot be trusted if released from jail, prosecutor says

Lawyers say that Diddy has demonstrated that 'either he cannot or will not follow rules.'

 Sean 'Diddy' Combs sits during a bail hearing in federal court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., September 18, 2024 in this courtroom sketch.

Former police officer indicted for sexual act against two minors

A former police officer was indicted last week for sexual crimes against minors, it was announced on Monday.

 Grindr, same-sex dating app, shown on a phone screen