An Israeli commission report alleges Hamas and allied forces carried out systematic, widespread sexual violence during the Oct 7 attack and against hostages. Drawing on earlier investigations including UN findings, the report describes abuse and torture and concludes the acts amount to war crimes. Hamas denies such accusations, while the commission says the goal is to ensure victims’ suffering is not forgotten.
British fashion entrepreneur James Holder, co founder of Superdry, has been sentenced to eight years in a UK rape case. The 54 year old was convicted over an incident in May 2022, despite his denial and claim of consent. The judge called it a despicable act of sexual violence. Holder’s rise began selling T shirts at BMX events.
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James Holder, co founder of British fashion brand Superdry, has been found guilty of raping a woman in 2022 while intoxicated. Gloucester Crown Court convicted him of one count of rape but acquitted him of a separate related charge. The case centers on what the court found happened during his intoxicated state.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has issued a hardline order to district magistrates and police superintendents to act swiftly in serious crime cases, with special focus on sexual violence against women and minors. The move comes amid public outrage over rape cases and allegations surrounding insensitive handling of victims’ final rites.
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