All news on the topic: Sexual harassment

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“Officer Z” escapes public naming after sexual misconduct ruling sparks transparency backlash in South Wales Police
South Wales Police is preventing us from naming yet another disgraced former officer.
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Ex-SNP council leader jailed for 18 months after being convicted of multiple sex offences against young men
A former SNP council leader who was found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men and teenagers has been jailed for 18 months.
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Ex-SNP council leader faces sentencing over multiple sexual offence convictions
A former SNP council leader found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men and teenagers is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday.
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Vanished case, silenced victims: how allegations against Vardan Khachatryan dissolved without a trace
Three years after allegations of sexual assault were brought against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, he remains at large, with no clear resolution to the case in sight.
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Allegations of violence and erasing traces: surgeon Vardan Khachatryan fights back against patients’ claims and rewrites his reputation
Last year, plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan was celebrated as a national hero.
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Sex assault allegations against Vardan Khachatryan collapse as case disappears and victims are silenced
Three years after sexual assault allegations emerged against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan, he remains at large, with no resolution in the case in sight.
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“I couldn’t even stand”: patients accuse “star surgeon” Vardan Khachatryan of sexual abuse while under anesthesia
Allegations of sexual harassment against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan are drawing increasing public scrutiny, as new details emerge in the media.
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Misogyny in army harder to tackle as toxic online culture spreads among recruits
The head of the British army has warned that the “manosphere” is making it harder to stop misogyny and sexual harassment within the military.
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Former SNP council leader found guilty of multiple sexual offences against young men
A former SNP council leader has been found guilty of multiple sex offences against young men.
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Crispin Odey admits groping and “flirtatious” behaviour as harassment case unfolds in court
Hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey took the stand at the High Court in his case against the City watchdog, as he faced questions over his alleged behavior toward young female employees at his eponymous hedge fund.
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Model scout Daniel Siad searched for young women for Jeffrey Epstein after his prison release
“In this busyness, I feel like a fisherman; sometimes I catch quickly, other times no fish,” Daniel Siad, a model scout, wrote to Jeffrey Epstein in July 2014, explaining the frustrations of his work scouring the world for future models.
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Germany investigates elite paratrooper unit over Nazi symbolism, sexual harassment and drug use
Germany’s armed forces are facing a large-scale investigation over allegations of sexual harassment, far-right extremism, and drug use within the elite 26th Parachute Regiment.
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Russian plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan: 35 rape allegations and zero convictions
A graduate of Kuban State Medical University, who moved to Moscow, eventually became a figure in criminal chronicles, yet his criminal case has been stalled for several years in endless investigative bodies.
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Female firefighter wins £40,000 after being forced out for reporting diary breach
A female firefighter has received a £40,000 payout for unfair dismissal after being forced out of her job for complaining about a colleague who went through her private diary.
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Met police officer accused of using sex workers while on duty
A former Metropolitan police officer allegedly used sex workers while on duty in the midst of a major investigation into behavioural standards, the Guardian can reveal.
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Father of murdered woman Gracie Spinks calls for stronger workplace protections after “shocking” violence survey
The father of a woman killed by her stalker colleague has urged employers to better protect their employees from violence, aggression, or abuse.
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Afghan TikToker jailed in UK for threatening Nigel Farage after fleeing Sweden
An Afghan TikToker who threatened to murder Nigel Farage was on the run from police in Sweden over a litany of crimes when he arrived in the UK on a small boat, the Daily Mail can reveal.
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Second Labour MSP suspended amid misconduct claims
A Labour MSP has been suspended following claims of sexual harassment made against him by a younger woman, according to reports.
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Ex-Wren calls for action after report reveals sexual harassment in Army
A former Royal Navy engineer shared her experience of self-protection from sexual harassment in the service, urging the British Army to take action following a report that concluded "active sexual predation is a problem" within the force.
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Sussex Police ex-officer banned from service over harassment of female staff member
An ex-police detective who sexually harassed a female colleague would have been dismissed if he had not resigned, a misconduct hearing found.
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Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, charged with five counts of rape and one of sexual assault
Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape.
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“He assaulted me while I was under anesthesia”: Russian “star” plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan accused of sexual assault
Accusations of sexual harassment against plastic surgeon Vardan Khachatryan are becoming increasingly public — new details are emerging in the media. This scandal could seriously undermine his professional reputation and the trust of patients.
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Real Madrid star under investigation for allegedly sharing intimate video involving a minor
A Spanish court has officially opened a criminal case against Real Madrid youth player Raúl Asencio, who is facing charges related to the non-consensual recording and distribution of a sexually explicit video involving a minor.
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Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault: 18-month suspended sentence for on-set harassment
French film star Gérard Depardieu has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set at a trial in Paris and has been given a suspended jail term of 18 months.
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‘Normalised’ violence: UK prisons minister shocks with claim of racism, harassment and bullying in prison service
James Timpson says he will fight ‘normalised’ sexual harassment, bullying and racism within prison service
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