Prominent businessman makes second bid to be freed from prison cell
If the appeal fails the businessman will be eligible for parole in about nine months.
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Two more men charged in Dilworth School sex abuse investigation
Two further men already in the court process have also been charged with more offences.
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He is the prime suspect in McCann's disappearance. Now an ex-friend has broken silence.
Jake Bezzant's former partner speaks out
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Six nights behind bars, prominent businessman asks for bail again
The businessman claims innocence and will again seek bail ahead of a conviction challenge.
Bill Cosby refuses sex offender programme, so is denied parole
Cosby refuses to acknowledge wrongdoing, even if it means serving full 10-year sentence.
Dilworth victim: 'You can't tell me there wasn't a child abuse ring'
Dilworth tutor was in MacMurray House at same time as two others accused of abusing boys.
What Ron Brierley told police about images of naked children found on his devices
Details emerge after Brierley's guilty pleas to possessing child sex abuse material.
'I do not forgive you': Victims of prominent businessman speak out
'How incredibly grateful I am the jury believed me and the other victims.'
Prominent businessman denied bail pending appeal
The rich Kiwi will be eligible for parole in a little more than nine months' time.
Prominent businessman jailed for two years, four months
Wealthy Kiwi was a 'man of privilege, business success and significant philanthropy'.
Kevin Spacey set to return to screens after sex abuse allegations
The disgraced Hollywood star is lined up for an Italian film alongside Vanessa Redgrave.
Jeffrey Epstein's guards lied about his death
The guards were charged with lying on prison records.
US senator likens his sexual abuse of minor to Romeo and Juliet
The Republican was 18 at the time he impregnated a 14-year-old girl.
That 70s Show actor must stand trial on three rape charges
The decision comes after days of emotional testimony from Masterson's alleged victims.
'Drug use, neglect and abuse': Survivors of infamous NZ sex cult break silence
'We're getting older, we better sort it out before we go': Simon Horrocks.
Lady Gaga reveals she got pregnant after being raped at 19
The 35-year-old singer has recalled how she was sexually assaulted by a music producer.
Sounds murders witness who died in suspected suicide was facing indecent assault charges
Guy Wallace died in March.
Police appeal ruling that puts thousands of formal written warnings at risk
1071 formal warnings for sex offences were recorded in the past 10 years.
Budget 2021: $131m to tackle family, sexual violence
Funding will target community-led programmes and kaupapa Māori providers.
Dozens more men sue Ohio State over doc's sexual misconduct
Strauss is accused of abusing young men throughout his two decades at the school.
'Please save my life': Asylum seekers allege prison rape, assaults
The Government is being urged to immediately end detaining asylum seekers in prison.
Law clerk felt 'preyed on' by former Russell McVeagh partner accused of misconduct
Today is the first day of the hearing which is set to run until Friday.
Sasha Borissenko: Legal misconduct charge case raises hearsay evidence issue
COMMENT: Equating professional standards with criminal law standards can be problematic.
Prince Andrew removed as patron of almost 50 organisations
One in 4 charities sever ties with Duke over friendship with paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
Angry residents bid to oust rapist French mayor ruling from inside prison
Under French law, Georges Tron is able to hold his post until his appeal is decided.
Alleged sexual assault: Police find officer breached policy, but no charges
IPCA said not enough evidence to criminally charge the officer, who denied the allegation.
A child for a tarpaulin: Aid workers exchange food and shelter for sex
Sexual abuse by humanitarian workers is "systemic" around the globe, British MP says.
Why Kevin Spacey's sexual assault lawsuit is set to be dismissed
Earlier this month, the judge ruled that the source must publicly reveal his identity.
Dilworth School sex abuse: Third death among accused
The 70-year-old is the second accused to die this week.
'Insidious': Man gets home detention after secretly filming women, uploading to porn site
Some victims are afraid of using public bathrooms after being unknowingly filmed.
Sydney teacher's ex charged with rape
Krayem was engaged to schoolteacher Monica Young, who had sex with one of her students.