A court in Rome said it had decided to acquit a janitor accused of improperly touching a student in part because the episode lasted “a handful of seconds” and took place in a public area in front of other students.
Tag: Sex Crimes
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Kevin Spacey Denies Sexual Assault Charges During U.K. Trial
Two weeks into a trial in London, the Oscar-winning actor gave his account of sexual encounters that the prosecution says were criminal acts.
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Trump Is Not Shielded From Carroll’s Suit, Justice Dept. Says
In a reversal, the department said it could no longer argue that Donald Trump was acting in his official capacity when he insulted the writer E. Jean Carroll.
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Defecting From North Korea Is Now Far Harder
Recent rescue efforts to escape Kim Jong-un’s regime via China have been thwarted by digital surveillance, profiteering and the pandemic.
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Real Estate Industry Lags Behind the #MeToo Movement
Most sexual harassment comes from potential clients, and agents say they are vulnerable to abuse in an industry that offers few protections.