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- Courts · City of London
Cynthia Erivo film Prima Facie exposes legal system flaws
The film Prima Facie, starring Cynthia Erivo as a criminal defence barrister, highlights weaknesses in the British legal system's handling of sexual assault cases. While Erivo's performance is praised, the film is noted for disjointed moments and unfulfilled potential.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 45 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand accuser feared pregnancy after 1999 Labour conference alleged rape
A woman told Southwark Crown Court she feared she might be pregnant after alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999. The trial continues with Brand denying all charges.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 77 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Russell Brand rape accuser details hotel room encounter
A woman alleging Russell Brand raped her at a Labour Party conference in 1999 has described feeling 'dirty' and fearing pregnancy after the encounter. She told Southwark Crown Court she kept quiet for years due to Brand's rising fame. Brand denies all charges.
City of London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 45 
LatestStockwell Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV image
British Transport Police are seeking a man after a woman was sexually assaulted on a London Underground platform at Stockwell station. The incident occurred on Sunday, September 20. Officers have released a CCTV image and are appealing for witnesses.
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Courts · City of LondonRussell Brand 'apologised for treating woman like an animal', court told
A woman told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand apologised for treating her "like an animal" after an alleged sexual encounter in 2009. The court heard claims of rape following consensual sex and a separate allegation involving a Channel 4 worker.
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Russell Brand denies rape and sexual assault charges at London trial
Russell Brand is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of attacking six women between 1999 and 2009. The prosecutor told the court Brand is a 'ruthless, calculated and manipulative' predator. Brand denies all charges, including three counts of rape and three of sexual assault.
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Courts · SouthwarkEx-Met officer trained in victim support faces rape trial
A former Metropolitan Police officer, Mark Tyrrell, is on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of rape and sexual assault. Tyrrell, who admits misconduct in public office and perverting the course of justice, denies 17 charges related to sexual offences against a woman over two years.
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Andy Carroll thanks public after speaking out on sexual assault
Former England striker Andy Carroll has publicly thanked supporters after disclosing he was sexually assaulted by a man at his home in 2021. The perpetrator, Kevin Adams, was jailed for 20 months in 2023. Carroll discussed the assault and its impact in his autobiography and on a podcast.
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Violent Crime · Richmond upon ThamesPolice seek man after Teddington rape investigation
Detectives are seeking a man in connection with a rape investigation in Teddington, Richmond upon Thames. A 19-year-old woman reported the alleged assault, which occurred on Prince's Road in the early hours of October 21.
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Courts · SouthwarkRussell Brand trial begins at Southwark Crown Court
Russell Brand is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on Monday for the start of his trial. He faces multiple charges including rape and sexual assault, with the proceedings expected to last up to ten weeks.
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Violent Crime · City of LondonMan sought after sexual assault on train to London Bridge
A woman was sexually assaulted on a Southeastern train travelling from Charing Cross to London Bridge on the evening of September 23. British Transport Police are seeking to identify a man pictured in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
City of London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Courts · HaringeyHaringey man jailed for sexual assault on Tube
Siljan Lacaj, 33, from Haringey, has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault. The incident took place on the London Underground in November last year.
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Courts · SouthwarkRussell Brand faces rape trial starting October 12
Russell Brand attended pre-trial hearings at Southwark Crown Court ahead of his trial for rape and sexual assault charges. The allegations span from 1999 to 2009, and Brand denies all charges. His trial is scheduled to commence on October 12 and is expected to run for 10 weeks.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · Westminster
Met Police officer charged with two sexual assaults
A Metropolitan Police officer has been charged with two counts of sexual assault. PC Islam Abdel-Hady is accused of assaulting two women known to him in incidents dating back to 2019 and 2020. He is suspended from duty and due in court next month.
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Former cult leader Christopher Brain found guilty of rape
Christopher Brain, the former leader of the Nine O’Clock Service evangelical movement, has been found guilty of rape and four indecent assaults. He previously faced 17 indecent assault convictions against nine women. Sentencing will occur at a later date.
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Violent Crime · LambethMan sought over Vauxhall station sexual assault
British Transport Police are appealing for information and have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to following a sexual assault outside Vauxhall station. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 30, shortly after 8am.
Lambeth2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 65- Violent Crime · London
Vauxhall Tube sexual assault: Police release CCTV appeal
British Transport Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred outside Vauxhall Tube station on August 30. Detectives have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident and are appealing for witnesses.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 - Courts · London
Serial rapist Sunny Islam may move to open prison
Serial rapist Sunny Islam, convicted in 2012 for violent attacks on women and a teenager in east London, is being considered for a move to an open prison. The Parole Board recommended the transfer, citing his progress, but the final decision rests with the Secretary of State.
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Courts · BexleyTeacher faces nine rape charges at Snaresbrook Crown Court
A teacher from Bexleyheath is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court facing nine counts of rape and one count of abuse of position of trust. Darlington Nuwertey denies all allegations of sexual activity with a student at Oasis Academy Silvertown.
Bexley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 41- Violent Crime · City of London
Police seek man after sexual assault at Baker Street station
British Transport Police are searching for a man after a woman was sexually assaulted at Baker Street Underground station on Saturday, July 4. The victim was also slapped after confronting her assailant. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.
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