Sexual abuse

Trump appears in newly-released photos from Jeffery Epstein's estate, says it's 'no big deal'

In response to his appearance in some of the released photos, Trump said that he thought it was "no big deal."

US President Trump pictured smiling with several women whose faces are redacted on either side of him.
U.S. financier Jeffrey Epstein (C) appears in court where he pleaded guilty to two prostitution charges in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. July 30, 2008. Picture taken July 30, 2008.

US judge allows additional grand jury materials in Epstein case to be made public

A woman sits with a veil on a church pew, with others at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, US, December 4, 2025.

New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

Freed hostage Alon Ohel arrives to his home in Moshav Lavon, northern Israel, October 24, 2025.

'I choose life:' Ex-hostage Alon Ohel recounts Hamas kidnapping, torture, sexual harassment - N12


Court upholds full suspension of Dr. Guy Rofe’s license amid sexual assault charges

The verdict adopts the position of the Health Ministry, leaving in place its decision to bar the physician from practicing medicine in any capacity.

District Court of Jerusalem

Catholic bishop in Spain resigns after abuse allegation

Bishop Fafael Zornoza is the first Spanish Catholic bishop known to have been investigated by the Vatican for an abuse allegation.

Bishop Rafael Zornoza speaks during a mass, in Cadiz, Spain in this screengrab taken from an undated handout video.

Israel detains US fugitive Mordechai Yom-Tov after two decades on the run

Yom-Tov had previously been convicted in the US of sexual offenses against minors and had previously served a prison sentence.

Mordechai Yom-Tov.

Suspect arrested for sexually harassing Likud activist Hadar Mukhtar

The suspect has since been released under restrictive conditions.

Hadar Muchtar arrives to register her Fiery Youth party for the upcoming elections at the Knesset in Jerusalem, on September 15, 2022.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal reveals he was sexually abused by Hamas terorist with knife to throat – N12

"He let me shower, and when I finished, he dragged me out of there and didn't let me put on my clothes," said former hostage Guy Gilboa Dalal in recent testimony about the abuse he suffered in Gaza.

Released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal waves the Israeli flag as he arrives to Beilinson hospital, October 13, 2025.

UN rapporteur claims no independent probe found evidence of Oct. 7 sexual assault despite UN report

“No independent investigation found that rape took place on the 7th of October," United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, claimed.

United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem (L) and UN Human Rights Officer Orlagh McCann (R) address a press conference in Ankara on July 27, 2022.

After Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum groped in the streets, violence against women spotlighted

Video of the incident quickly ricocheted on the internet before being taken down by some accounts, underscoring for many in Mexico the insecurity women face in a country steeped in gender violence.

exico's President Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico November 3, 2025.

Qatar-linked intelligence operation reportedly targets ICC prosecutor's alleged victim - Guardian

Private intelligence firms target woman who accused ICC prosecutor of sexual abuse, seeking personal details about her family in an attempt to discover ties to Israel.

: International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan, attends a United Nations Security Council meeting on Sudan and South Sudan at the United Nations headquarters on January 27, 2025 in New York City.

Israel Police probe case of alleged exploitative sexual offenses in newsroom

The case has been transferred to the prosecution for review. 

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Turkish charity shop worker allegedly sexually abusing Syrian refugees - BBC

The charity shop owner claimed it was physically impossible that he had committed sexual assault, as he only had one testicle and only four women had accused him.

Shanty houses painted in primary colours are pictured crowding the deep gullies and steep cliffs in Altindag, a suburb on the slopes outside central Ankara.

Palestinian men, UNRWA workers using aid to sexually exploit Gazan women - AP

One woman said she was given a six month contract with UNRWA after being pressured to sleep with an aid worker.

A protest display against UNRWA seen in Jerusalem, March 18, 2024