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Prajwal Revanna, a Janata Dal (Secular) MP accused of sexual assault, has publicly addressed the sex tapes that have sparked controversy in Karnataka. Revanna had previously sought a gag order to prevent the dissemination of what he described as fake news and morphed videos. However, several videos have been circulating, and local BJP leader G Deveraje Gowda claims to have obtained access to them through Revanna’s former driver. Gowda has reportedly warned of the potential impact of the videos on the BJP-JD(S) alliance in upcoming elections. Revanna, the nephew of former Prime Minister Deve Gowda, is facing charges of sexual harassment, intimidation, and outraging the dignity of a woman.

Janata Dal (Secular) leader HD Revanna has denied allegations that his son, Karnataka MP Prajwal Revanna, is involved in a ‘sex video’ scandal. Revanna claims that the videos being circulated online are four to five years old and part of a conspiracy. JD(S) has suspended Prajwal from the party following allegations of sexual assault. Police have lodged an FIR against HD Revanna in the case. The allegations stem from video clips allegedly showing Prajwal sexually abusing women, which have been circulated on social media. The MP has been booked in a sexual harassment case based on complaints by his former house help. A case has also been registered against his father, HD Revanna.

French actor Gerard Depardieu will face a criminal trial in October for alleged sexual assaults against two women on the set of a film in 2021. This is the latest in a series of accusations against the 75-year-old actor, who has denied all charges and will be tried in October 2024. The alleged assaults took place during the filming of “The Green Shutters”, and Depardieu will not face charges for other accusations due to the expiration of the statute of limitations.

A 17-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly held hostage and sexually assaulted multiple times for three days by a man who had proposed to her and was rejected. The incident came to light on April 21 when the girl’s mother filed a complaint with the police. The accused, identified as Aman, has been arrested and remanded to jail.

In a shocking revelation in the ongoing Prajwal Revanna sex scandal, a victim has spoken out, alleging sexual assault by both the former MP and his father, HD Revanna. The victim, a former cook in Revanna’s residence, lodged a complaint with the police, detailing her ordeal.

New York’s highest court has overturned two 2020 sex crimes convictions against Harvey Weinstein, but the director could face a retrial. The court found that Weinstein’s New York conviction tainted his case in Los Angeles, and his attorneys plan to appeal his California conviction as well.

Mira Sorvino, one of the first women to publicly accuse Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct, has expressed her outrage over the New York Court of Appeals’ decision to overturn his 2020 rape conviction. She emphasized the importance of standing together and fighting against sexual violence in the wake of this setback.

The founder of the #MeToo movement, Tarana Burke, has responded to the New York Court of Appeals’ decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction. Burke emphasized that the ruling is not a setback but rather a call to action for the movement. Weinstein’s overturned conviction has sparked reactions from other prominent figures, including actress Ashley Judd, who labeled it an “act of institutional betrayal.” American actress Mira Sorvino and British model Cara Delevingne also expressed their disappointment and heartbreak regarding the court’s decision.

A New York court has overturned the 2020 conviction of disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein on sex crime charges. The court ruled that Weinstein did not receive a fair trial due to the prosecution’s use of unrelated accusations from multiple witnesses. The decision has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and raised questions about the future of the #MeToo movement.

In response to allegations of land grabbing and sexual assault in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal, the CBI has registered its first case. The Calcutta High Court had ordered a CBI investigation, prompting the agency to dispatch a team to verify the claims. Following preliminary verification, the CBI has filed an FIR based on the allegations of land grabbing and assault against women. The agency is also tasked with investigating the conversion of agricultural land to water bodies for pisciculture and is expected to submit a comprehensive report to the High Court at the next hearing on May 2.