Rape
Coverage of Rape in the Nexus archive.
- Music teacher at nonprofit organization charged with raping student
A former music teacher at an Oregon nonprofit was arrested on charges of sexual abuse, rape, and kidnapping. Detectives investigated 44-year-old Derek Douglas Reeder after learning about alleged inappropriate contact with a child he met in the summer of 2023. He was indicted by a Clackamas County grand jury on multiple counts, including first-degree rape and second-degree sexual abuse.
- Vietnam police charge man with rape after American woman alleges attack
Vietnam charged a 23-year-old man with rape after an American student alleged she was assaulted during a group holiday. The charges were filed by Vietnam police following the accusations.
- 5 things to know this Tuesday, August 18
A Jefferson County man admitted to raping young boys in Albany County. Separately, the Berkshire County DA's Office established a taskforce focused on combating gun violence. These issues are among the five key topics presented by the Lia Auto Group.
- Rapist, 32, who crept into woman's caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show and attacked her is jailed
A 32-year-old man who raped a woman in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been jailed. The attack occurred following the event, and the perpetrator was subsequently sentenced to prison.
- Irish woman, 21, is raped in Algarve resort while walking back from bar
A 21-year-old Irish woman was raped in an Algarve resort while walking back from a bar. The incident occurred in a resort area, highlighting a security concern.
- Woman, in her 20s, is 'raped on Brighton beach' - as man, 28, is arrested
A woman in her 20s was raped on Brighton beach, and a 28-year-old man was arrested in connection to the incident.
- Manhattan therapist arrested for rape of transgender boy during session may have other victims: cops
A Manhattan psychotherapist, Remington Yhap, was arrested for raping a transgender boy during a therapy session and may have other victims. The NYPD and Manhattan District Attorney's Office are investigating, urging potential survivors to come forward.
- NYC therapist accused of raping trans patient during a session: DA
A New York City therapist is accused of raping a 17-year-old transgender boy during a therapy session in his Manhattan office on June 15. The incident allegedly occurred at around 2 p.m. on the Avenue of Americas in Midtown, according to court documents and prosecutors.
- About 1,000 fewer prisoners to get early release as Burnham tightens rules
Andy Burnham excluded prisoners convicted of rape, serious child sexual offences, and grooming from an early release scheme, reducing the number of releases by 1,000. Justice secretary Alex Norris confirmed 5,000 prisoners will be released over 10 months starting October in England and Wales.
- Predator arrested for allegedly raping multiple Bronx children: NYPD
A 42-year-old man named Stephen Charles was arrested in the Bronx and charged with multiple counts of rape and predatory sexual assault against children, including a 10-year-old boy, according to the NYPD. He allegedly targeted children he met at Bronx shelters.
- Sicko nabbed for raping multiple children he met at NYC shelters: sources
A man is accused of raping multiple children over eight years after meeting them at Bronx shelters in New York City. Police and sources confirmed the allegations Sunday.
- Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas
Taslima Nasrin, upon returning to Kolkata after nearly 19 years due to violent protests linked to her writings, advocates for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across the subcontinent and calls for banning madrasas, alleging they produce jihadis and involve child abuse and rape.
- Man who raped women and girls to 'teach them a lesson for being out late at night' could be freed from jail
A man who raped women and girls to 'teach them a lesson for being out late at night' could be freed from jail. The article highlights his criminal actions and potential release.
- DNA link leads to conviction for 1996 Norfolk sexual assault
A 58-year-old man was convicted on two counts of rape, two counts of sodomy, and abduction with intent to defile in a 1996 cold case in Norfolk, Virginia. DNA evidence linked him to the sexual assault.
- Rapper Yung Filly is found not guilty of three counts of raping an Australian fan - but guilty of 'biting' assaults
Rapper Yung Filly was found not guilty of three counts of raping an Australian fan but was convicted of 'biting' assaults.
- An Australian jury convicts British entertainer Yung Filly of assault as he weeps in court
An Australian jury convicted British entertainer Yung Filly of assault for biting a fan during a 2024 music performance, but did not find him guilty of rape and choking charges. The case, tried in Western Australia's District Court in Perth, resulted in two assault convictions and potential retrials on three rape charges. Barrientos, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, remains free on bail ahead of the next court date on August 21.
- UK rapper Yung Filly found not guilty of raping woman after Australian show
UK rapper Yung Filly was found not guilty of raping a woman after a show in Australia, but was convicted of two counts of assault related to the 2024 incident in Perth.
- British YouTuber Yung Filly acquitted of raping fan in Perth but could face retrial with jury hung on three charges
British YouTuber Yung Filly was acquitted of three sexual penetration charges but found guilty of two assault offenses related to an incident with a 20-year-old woman in Perth. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on three remaining charges, potentially leading to a retrial.
- Creepy way California therapist pursued teen she allegedly raped after grooming him in juvenile hall
A California therapist is accused of grooming a teen in juvenile hall and pursuing him after allegedly raping him. She is alleged to have covered her tracks with lies about her conduct.
- Sex killer, 23, is told he will die behind bars for rape and murder of 18-year-old girl days before her high school graduation
A 23-year-old man has been told he will die in prison after being convicted of the rape and murder of an 18-year-old girl days before her high school graduation. The case resulted in a life sentence with no possibility of release.
- Music teacher charged with murder, rape in death of sister-in-law on Long Island
A music teacher has been charged with murder and rape in the death of his sister-in-law on Long Island. Police allege he raped and strangled his relative, with disturbing details revealed in court.
- Long Island music teacher planned sister-in-law’s murder for years — and even practiced deadly chokehold: prosecutors
A Long Island music teacher allegedly planned for nearly a decade to kill and rape his college coed sister-in-law, practicing a chokehold he intended to use, according to prosecutors.
- ‘Worst possible conditions’: Locked up, Andrew Tate posts on social media about Miami federal jail
Andrew Tate is incarcerated in a Miami federal jail and claims through social media posts that conditions are extremely poor, describing a cannibalistic neighbor and criticizing the environment as suitable for 'terrorists and psychopaths.' He and his brother Tristan face extradition to the UK after 38 new charges related to rape and trafficking. Their lawyer denies guilt and claims they are being unfairly detained.
- Hunt continues for man after two teenage girls 'are raped in an alleyway' in Blackpool
A man is being hunted by authorities in Blackpool after two teenage girls were allegedly raped in an alleyway. The incident has prompted a police investigation to locate the suspect.
- Married Citibank exec who drugged and raped young women and stashed 9,000 child porn images in his luxury NYC apartment is sentenced for depraved decade-long rampage
A married Citibank executive was sentenced for drugging and raping young women and possessing 9,000 child pornography images in his New York City apartment over a decade. The case involved a luxury apartment and a prolonged criminal pattern.
- Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl's murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
Florida executed James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, marking the first of two planned executions on a single day. The second execution, of 80-year-old Dominick Anthony Occhicone convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986, was scheduled hours later, with Governor Ron DeSantis overseeing a record pace of executions in his final years in office.
- Rape and assault case against British entertainer Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
British entertainer Yung Filly, real name Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, faces trial in Australia on charges of rape, assault, and choking a 20-year-old fan in a Perth hotel room. Prosecutors allege he committed sexual violence, while his defense claims the accuser's testimony is inconsistent. The case involves evidence including photos of injuries and testimony about the encounter.
- US airman accused of ‘spree’ of rapes on sleeping women avoided UK courts
A US airman accused of multiple rapes and sexual assaults in England, including drugging women and breaking into homes, avoided UK courts after Suffolk police transferred the case to the US military. Two British women reported in 2019 that the airman and another individual drugged and raped them at a nightclub in Bury St Edmunds.
- Rape and assault case against British YouTuber Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) is on trial in Australia for rape, assault, and choking charges following an incident in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. He testified that he did not choke the accuser but admitted to biting her, calling the bites 'love bites,' while prosecutors allege she withdrew consent due to safety concerns. The jury is expected to deliberate after closing statements.
- Rape and assault case against British YouTuber Yung Filly heading to jury in Australia
British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly (Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos) is on trial in Australia's District Court of Western Australia for charges including rape, assault, and choking a 20-year-old fan in a Perth hotel room in September 2024. He testified he did not choke the accuser but admitted to biting her, calling it a 'love bite,' while prosecutors argue she withdrew consent due to safety fears. The jury will deliberate after closing arguments.
- Well-connected Melbourne man found guilty of raping former staffer
A Melbourne man was found guilty of raping a former employee in March 2023. He faced two rape charges and one sexual assault charge in Victoria's county court but pleaded not guilty.
- Tate brothers to stay in US jail for 2 more weeks amid UK extradition fight
Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in US prison for at least two more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK, where they are accused of rape and sex trafficking. A federal judge set a detention hearing for August 13 to determine their continued incarceration during the extradition process.
- Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers, will remain jailed for at least two weeks as they contest extradition to the UK, where they face allegations of rape and sex trafficking. A U.S. magistrate set a detention hearing for August 13, and the brothers have denied the charges, claiming the accusations are politically motivated and lack evidence.
- Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate, social media influencers accused of rape and sex trafficking in the UK, will remain in U.S. custody until at least August 13 during their extradition fight. Their attorney claims innocence and alleges political motivation, while the White House stated no intervention.
- Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in U.S. custody until August 13 as they contest extradition to the UK, where they face rape and sex trafficking charges. Their attorneys claim the allegations are baseless, while UK officials have until mid-September to submit evidence for the extradition request.
- Tate brothers will remain in jail at least 2 more weeks as they fight extradition to the UK
Andrew and Tristan Tate will remain in U.S. custody until at least August 13 as they contest extradition to the UK, where they face charges of rape, sex trafficking, and related offenses. Their attorneys argue the accusations are unsubstantiated, while UK authorities have until mid-September to provide evidence for the extradition request.
- Andrew Tate’s extradition challenge could last almost a year, lawyers say
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan face rape and sexual assault charges in the UK. Their extradition challenge could take nearly a year to resolve, according to lawyers.
- Tate brothers’ lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight
Andrew and Tristan Tate's legal team will meet with U.S. prosecutors to establish a schedule for their extradition fight to the UK, where they face charges of rape, sex trafficking, and related offenses. The brothers, dual citizens with a social media presence promoting wealth and male dominance, claim innocence and argue the extradition is politically motivated.
- Rapper Yung Filly tells trial 'vibes were good' with woman who accuses him of rape
Rapper Yung Filly testified in his Australian trial, denying a rape accusation by a fan in a hotel room. He claimed the 'vibes were good' during the encounter.
- Tate brothers’ lawyers and prosecutors to set schedule for UK extradition fight
Attorneys for social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate will meet with federal prosecutors in Miami to establish a schedule for the extradition process to the United Kingdom, where the brothers are accused of rape and sex trafficking. A bond hearing date is likely to be set during the meeting.