Ryan Hemphill, a 43-year-old attorney, has been indicted on 116 counts, including rape and predatory sexual assault, for allegedly abusing six women over five months. The indictment details a pattern of horrific violence, involving torture with electric shock devices, threats with weapons, drug-facilitated assaults, and the use of coercion and intimidation. Authorities discovered evidence including text messages, drugs, and weapons at Hemphill’s apartment. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is urging any additional survivors to come forward.
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A Los Angeles County jury found rapper Soulja Boy (DeAndre Cortez Way) liable for sexually assaulting and abusing a former assistant, awarding her over $4 million in damages. The verdict, following a three-week trial, held Soulja Boy responsible for assault, sexual battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, though not for all claims. The plaintiff, who remained anonymous, alleged years of abuse and unpaid wages beginning in 2018. Soulja Boy’s legal team plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns about the influence of cultural perceptions on the trial.
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A Villanova student who was sexually assaulted in 2022 is demanding that Juan Eguiguren, who videotaped the assault, be barred from participating in graduation ceremonies. Eguiguren’s attorney cites an information resolution agreement reached between the victim and Eguiguren as preventing further action, but the victim’s attorney argues this agreement was signed under duress and doesn’t preclude Villanova from taking disciplinary action. The victim’s attorney contends that allowing Eguiguren to graduate would be a profound moral failing and further victimize the survivor. Villanova University has yet to publicly respond.
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Anjela Borisova Urumova received a 45-day to 23-month jail sentence and one year of probation for falsely accusing a man of rape, resulting in his wrongful imprisonment for 31 days. Her plea included seven misdemeanor charges related to filing a false police report and tampering with evidence. The judge also ordered a mental health evaluation, no contact with the victim, and $3,600 in restitution. This case highlights the severe consequences of false accusations and their impact on victims and public trust in the justice system.
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A medical student at Leuven University, currently specializing in gynecology, was convicted of a serious sexual offense committed in 2023. Despite the conviction, the student will face neither a criminal record nor probation. In response, UZ Leuven and KU Leuven have suspended the student from their hospital duties pending review of the court’s decision and further investigation. The institutions expressed their support for the victim.
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Antarctic scientists are facing a horrifying ordeal at their remote research station, Sanae IV, pleading for urgent assistance after a colleague allegedly committed sexual assault and issued death threats. The situation has created a terrifying environment within the ten-person team, trapped by encroaching ice and severe weather as the Antarctic winter descends.
The severity of the situation is undeniable. At least one member of the South African delegation has formally requested immediate intervention following the alleged physical assault and death threats against one colleague, coupled with the alleged sexual assault of another. The isolation and harsh conditions amplify the fear and desperation felt by the remaining scientists.… Continue reading
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