Dominique Pelicot, recently convicted for facilitating the rape of his wife, now faces further investigations into a 1991 murder and a 1999 attempted rape. These cold cases were reopened due to DNA evidence and similarities between the crimes. Pelicot’s history of secretly filming women and his initial denials raise concerns about a possible decades-long pattern of serial offending. The investigations are ongoing, with the victims’ families seeking justice.
A French court sentenced Dominique Pelicot to 20 years in prison for drugging and raping his ex-wife, Gisele, over a decade, with the participation of 50 other men. The case, uncovered after Pelicot’s arrest for upskirting, involved over 20,000 photos and videos. While Pelicot expressed remorse, his children criticized the leniency of sentences for co-defendants. The case sparked protests and highlighted France’s ongoing struggle with sexual violence.
A man released on bail for the rape of a minor girl in Odisha tracked her down, murdered her, dismembered her body, and disposed of the remains in different locations. Police used AI technology to solve the case and recover the victim’s remains.
Rahul Karamveer Jat, a resident of Haryana, has been arrested for the rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman in Gujarat. The arrest has led to the shocking revelation of a series of other murders and rapes across multiple states, primarily targeting individuals on trains.
The trial in the tragic case of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital begins today in a special court. This article provides a detailed timeline of the events, highlighting the key details and developments that have shaken the city and brought the issue of safety for healthcare workers to the forefront.
A man has been arrested and charged with rape after a 14-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel room in Mumbai’s Grant Road area. The shocking incident has sent shockwaves through the city, with authorities investigating the circumstances surrounding the girl’s death.
Gisèle Pelicot, a 72-year-old Frenchwoman, is challenging societal norms by bravely facing her attackers in court. Her case, involving multiple men accused of drugging and raping her, has become a watershed moment, highlighting the complexities of sexual assault and demanding a critical reassessment of how we perceive victims and perpetrators.
A personal account reveals the devastating impact of ‘stealthing,’ the non-consensual removal of a condom during sex, highlighting the alarming lack of awareness and the need for open conversations about consent. The author’s story underscores how this act, often dismissed as a minor offense, constitutes rape and deserves serious attention.
Acclaimed director Roman Polanski has reached a settlement with a woman who accused him of raping her when she was a minor. This marks another controversy in Polanski’s long history of legal battles and accusations of sexual misconduct. The settlement comes after a lawsuit filed last year, alleging that Polanski drugged and assaulted the woman, causing her significant physical and emotional distress.
Sanjay Roy, a civic volunteer associated with the Kolkata Police, has been charged by the CBI in connection with the rape and murder of a doctor at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The chargesheet, which includes evidence such as CCTV footage, DNA samples, and blood stains, strongly suggests Roy’s involvement in the crime.
