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Seven Men Arrested in Japan for Raping Daughters, Sharing Abuse Footage

Seven Japanese men, aged 30-50, were arrested for raping their daughters or stepdaughters and sharing the resulting videos within a dedicated online chat group. Four men directly abused their children (aged 6-14), while three possessed child pornography. The group’s activities, which began around December 2023, were uncovered following the November 2024 arrest of one member. The men face charges of penetrative sexual assault and violations of child pornography and prostitution laws.

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Youth Pastor Facing Hundreds of Sex Abuse Charges Appears in Court

John Radcliff II, a former youth pastor, faces 191 sex-related charges across four West Virginia counties, stemming from alleged abuse between 1987 and 2019. The charges, including sexual assault and incest, involve multiple victims, several of whom are Radcliff’s nieces. A preliminary hearing in Lewis County resulted in the dismissal of one charge due to the statute of limitations. Radcliff’s wife, Kathy, also faces charges related to the case.

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Trump VP contender Kristi Noem says no exceptions for rape or incest in abortion ban

I can’t fathom the level of insensitivity and cruelty displayed by Trump VP contender Kristi Noem when she boldly stated that there should be no exceptions for survivors of rape and incest when it comes to abortion laws. It’s appalling to think that she and others in the Republican party believe that it’s “God’s will” for a woman who has been violently attacked to carry and give birth to the child of her assailant. Such callous disregard for the physical and emotional trauma that survivors endure is nothing short of inhuman.

Noem’s stance on abortion, especially in cases of rape and incest, showcases a complete lack of empathy and basic respect for women’s autonomy and bodily integrity.… Continue reading

Kentucky Republican Pushes Bill to Make Sex With First Cousin Not Incest

When perusing the day’s news, one doesn’t expect to encounter a headline as startling as “Kentucky Republican Pushes Bill to Make Sex With First Cousin Not Incest.” But on closer examination, this headline, and the uproar it’s causing, are not only about first cousin relationships but also throw light on some bizarre inconsistencies in our legal statutes and society.

I remember sinking into a stunned silence when I first came across this news. So deeply rooted are our societal norms against incestuous relationships that the mere implication of trying to legalize sexual relations with a first cousin immediately elicited a visceral response from me.… Continue reading