sexual abuse

Shocking data from Goa's victim assistance unit reveals 13% of sexually abused minor girls became pregnant over eight years. Teen pregnancies are most common among 16-18 year olds. Experts stress early, consistent education from trusted adults, starting in Class V, to combat this alarming trend and protect vulnerable youth.

Artist Swagatha S Krishnan uses her platform to shed light on a harrowing experience of sexual abuse that took place within the confines of a music composer's studio. She claims that the incident was filmed and subsequently wielded as a weapon of coercion, forcing her to leave Chennai for her safety.

A victim assistance unit report reveals that 88% of child sexual abuse perpetrators were known to survivors over 12 years. Cases rose significantly, peaking in 2023, with female victims and those under 18 being the most affected. The VAU intensified awareness programs in response to identified trends.

A 45-year-old man was arrested by Malwani Police for sexually abusing a dog on a Malad West pavement. Clinic staff alerted authorities after a resident witnessed the act and heard the dog yelping in pain. The accused was booked under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister, Annie Altman, faces a setback as both her law firms withdraw from her sexual abuse lawsuit against him. Citing a breakdown in their relationship, the firms cited 'impracticable' circumstances. Annie accuses Sam of abuse from childhood, while he denies the claims and countersues for defamation, alleging extortion.

A JPMorgan Chase executive is accused in a lawsuit of sexually harassing and abusing a junior male employee, including allegations of drugging him and racial abuse. The plaintiff claims the firm retaliated after he reported the conduct, placing him on involuntary leave. JPMorgan Chase denies the allegations, stating an internal investigation found no evidence.

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against a company's CEO following a complaint from an intern alleging sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior, intimidation, and abuse of authority. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to verify all facts presented in the complaint.

Former Spandau Ballet star Ross Davidson now faces a 14-year imprisonment after being found guilty of multiple rapes and sexual assaults affecting six victims. His defense, asserting the encounters were consensual, was decisively overturned by juries across two trials.

Madurai-born singer Swagatha Krishnan has leveled serious allegations of sexual abuse and financial exploitation against a renowned Tamil composer. The incident reportedly occurred seven years ago in his studio and was allegedly captured on CCTV, which was later used for threats. Following the alleged abuse, Krishnan left Chennai and the film industry, now running a business in Rishikesh.

Animal rescuer Sunitha Smitha was tragically murdered in Bengaluru after allegedly resisting sexual assault by her employer. Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu expressed outrage, highlighting the victim's bravery and the systemic issues enabling such violence. Sunitha, a devoted rescuer, succumbed to severe injuries, leaving behind her family and numerous rescued animals.

JPMorgan is currently under scrutiny as a high-profile lawsuit unfolds, with allegations against top executive Lorna Hajdini involving sexual misconduct, racial harassment, and the drugging of a junior staff member. The Indian employee alleges he endured a toxic work environment rife with racist remarks and pressure tactics.

Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former member.

A 60-year-old man is on the run in Akola district after allegedly raping his 10-year-old neighbor for a week. Police have launched a massive search operation, deploying multiple teams to apprehend the accused. The incident follows a similar case in Pune, reigniting calls for stricter laws against child abuse.

The case has gone viral because it flips the usual assumptions around workplace abuse. The complainant is male. The accused executive is female. The setting is not a grimy back office but JPMorgan Chase, the great Wall Street mothership of American finance.

The Uttarakhand High Court denied bail to a mother accused of forcing her 13-year-old daughter into physical relationships. Citing the severity of allegations and potential harm to the child, the court emphasized that trial courts should address inconsistencies and delays, not bail proceedings. The mother remains in custody since June 2025.

A 26-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Bareilly, who later died by suicide. The post-mortem report confirmed sexual assault and multiple injuries. The accused allegedly lured the minor and assaulted her, leading to her distress and subsequent death.