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#public-safety

Caught! Cops cuff perv for sexually motivated robbery in Midtown last week

A man was arrested for a robbery and lewd act in Midtown, highlighting urban safety issues.

Pervert who masturbated in front of women on south London trains has prison term cut

James Gathercole's indecent exposure on trains led to a prison sentence reduction, raising concerns about judicial consistency in handling sexual offenses.

Half-naked sex fiend charged with NYC attempted rape was once given just 15 days behind bars for public sex crimes

Lamel Batten's minimal sentences failed to protect women, enabling another violent crime despite his extensive criminal history.

Revelations over former Sinn Fein press officer's child sex crimes 'deeply concerning', says Simon Harris

Sinn Féin faces critical scrutiny over references provided to Michael McMonagle, raising serious child protection concerns.

A danger to the public': Underage sex, drug charges nearly doubled in Santa Cruz County man's criminal case

Luis Alberto Salas poses a significant risk to minors, involved in drug and sexual offenses according to the district attorney's filings.

Fears of more victims as man caught upskirting' woman at busy London tourist site

A man was jailed for upskirting a woman at the British Museum, highlighting ongoing issues regarding privacy and consent.

Caught! Cops cuff perv for sexually motivated robbery in Midtown last week

A man was arrested for a robbery and lewd act in Midtown, highlighting urban safety issues.

Pervert who masturbated in front of women on south London trains has prison term cut

James Gathercole's indecent exposure on trains led to a prison sentence reduction, raising concerns about judicial consistency in handling sexual offenses.

Half-naked sex fiend charged with NYC attempted rape was once given just 15 days behind bars for public sex crimes

Lamel Batten's minimal sentences failed to protect women, enabling another violent crime despite his extensive criminal history.

Revelations over former Sinn Fein press officer's child sex crimes 'deeply concerning', says Simon Harris

Sinn Féin faces critical scrutiny over references provided to Michael McMonagle, raising serious child protection concerns.

A danger to the public': Underage sex, drug charges nearly doubled in Santa Cruz County man's criminal case

Luis Alberto Salas poses a significant risk to minors, involved in drug and sexual offenses according to the district attorney's filings.

Fears of more victims as man caught upskirting' woman at busy London tourist site

A man was jailed for upskirting a woman at the British Museum, highlighting ongoing issues regarding privacy and consent.
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#riverside-county

Former Riverside County sheriff's deputy accused of attempting sex with a minor commits suicide

Former deputy Anthony Russo died by suicide after being arrested for attempting to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.

California cop arrested after seeking sex with an officer posing as a minor, authorities say

A sheriff's deputy was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor after an undercover investigation.

Former Riverside County sheriff's deputy accused of attempting sex with a minor commits suicide

Former deputy Anthony Russo died by suicide after being arrested for attempting to engage in sexual conduct with a minor.

California cop arrested after seeking sex with an officer posing as a minor, authorities say

A sheriff's deputy was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor after an undercover investigation.
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#teacher-arrest

Former Bay Area high school teacher arrested, arraigned on multiple sex crime allegations

A former teacher has been arrested for multiple sexual offenses against a minor, raising serious community concerns for student safety.

Former Bay Area high school teacher arrested, arraigned on multiple sex crime allegations

A Vallejo teacher faces serious sexual offense charges against minors, raising community alarm and prompting school officials to prioritize student safety.

Former Bay Area high school teacher arrested, arraigned on multiple sex crime allegations

A former teacher has been arrested for multiple sexual offenses against a minor, raising serious community concerns for student safety.

Former Bay Area high school teacher arrested, arraigned on multiple sex crime allegations

A Vallejo teacher faces serious sexual offense charges against minors, raising community alarm and prompting school officials to prioritize student safety.
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#crime

Brooklyn NYPD School Safety Agent arrested for raping a child

An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested for multiple serious sexual offenses including rape and misconduct.
Frett was previously arrested for assault, raising concerns about his behavior.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released under non-monetary conditions.

Deputy tried to meet with 'teen' for sex acts and sent explicit material, CA cops say

A sheriff's deputy was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor after an undercover investigation.

Suspected sex offender arrested during New Cross Road shop raid

A suspected sex offender was arrested during a police raid on a shop in South East London.
The suspect was initially arrested for handling stolen goods, but was later arrested for suspected sexual offenses involving children.

MOST WANTED in London according to Crimestoppers - including suspected child rapist

Luis Espinedo is wanted for robbery in Richmond and failed to appear in court.
Callum Dempster-Love is wanted for the rape of a child under 16 in Dunswell.

Brooklyn NYPD School Safety Agent arrested for raping a child

An off-duty NYPD school safety agent was arrested for multiple serious sexual offenses including rape and misconduct.
Frett was previously arrested for assault, raising concerns about his behavior.
He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released under non-monetary conditions.

Deputy tried to meet with 'teen' for sex acts and sent explicit material, CA cops say

A sheriff's deputy was arrested for attempting to engage in sexual acts with a minor after an undercover investigation.

Suspected sex offender arrested during New Cross Road shop raid

A suspected sex offender was arrested during a police raid on a shop in South East London.
The suspect was initially arrested for handling stolen goods, but was later arrested for suspected sexual offenses involving children.

MOST WANTED in London according to Crimestoppers - including suspected child rapist

Luis Espinedo is wanted for robbery in Richmond and failed to appear in court.
Callum Dempster-Love is wanted for the rape of a child under 16 in Dunswell.
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#criminal-justice

I bought my 13-year-old son a prostitute as a treat but I am a good dad'

A father arranged sexual acts for his 13-year-old son with sex workers, demonstrating neglect and dangerous judgment despite claiming to care.

South east London teacher who was in sexual relationship with pupil faces ban

A science teacher faces a misconduct hearing after serving time for having a sexual relationship with a pupil.

East Londoners locked up in August including far-right protester and Tube flasher

David Notley sentenced for violent disorder linked to a far-right protest despite a long criminal history.
Dan Pirvu jailed for inappropriate public behavior and faces a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

I bought my 13-year-old son a prostitute as a treat but I am a good dad'

A father arranged sexual acts for his 13-year-old son with sex workers, demonstrating neglect and dangerous judgment despite claiming to care.

South east London teacher who was in sexual relationship with pupil faces ban

A science teacher faces a misconduct hearing after serving time for having a sexual relationship with a pupil.

East Londoners locked up in August including far-right protester and Tube flasher

David Notley sentenced for violent disorder linked to a far-right protest despite a long criminal history.
Dan Pirvu jailed for inappropriate public behavior and faces a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
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#law-enforcement

Substitute teacher accused of molesting kids as young as 4 gets prison in California

A substitute teacher is sentenced to prison for molesting young boys and possessing child pornography.

Youths organize 'sting' operation targeting accused child predator, California cops say

A man was arrested for attempted sexual acts with a minor after youths organized a sting operation.

Substitute teacher accused of molesting kids as young as 4 gets prison in California

A substitute teacher is sentenced to prison for molesting young boys and possessing child pornography.

Youths organize 'sting' operation targeting accused child predator, California cops say

A man was arrested for attempted sexual acts with a minor after youths organized a sting operation.
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#legal-proceedings

Teacher and choirmaster with MBE jailed for horror child sex abuse spanning 40 years

David Pickthall was sentenced to 12 years for multiple sexual offenses against minors, revealing a pattern of grooming and abuse over four decades.

Female school teacher to stand trial accused of sexual offences against male pupil

The defendant denies all charges related to alleged sexual offenses against a teenager, asserting her innocence as the case unfolds.

Teacher and choirmaster with MBE jailed for horror child sex abuse spanning 40 years

David Pickthall was sentenced to 12 years for multiple sexual offenses against minors, revealing a pattern of grooming and abuse over four decades.

Female school teacher to stand trial accused of sexual offences against male pupil

The defendant denies all charges related to alleged sexual offenses against a teenager, asserting her innocence as the case unfolds.
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Ex-Sinn Fein press officer Michael McMonagle sentenced to nine months in prison over child sex offences

McMonagle was sentenced to nine months for attempting to incite children, countering claims of a media witch hunt related to his political past.

UK prosecutors consider charging Russell Brand for sex assault

British authorities are investigating sexual offense allegations against Russell Brand, with prosecutors reviewing evidence to determine whether to charge him.

Two pedophiles die on same day in upstate New York jail

Two inmates convicted of child sex crimes died on the same day in an upstate New York prison, with details on one inmate's horrific crime surfacing.
#christian-brueckner

Lawyers for Madeleine McCann suspect seek acquittal in German trial

The trial focuses on charges against Christian Brueckner for sexual offenses, separate from the ongoing investigation into the Madeleine McCann case.

German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial

German prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Christian Brueckner amid ongoing investigation for Madeleine McCann's disappearance.

Lawyers for McCann suspect seek acquittal in his German trial on unrelated sexual offense charges

Christian Brueckner's defense argues for acquittal due to lack of evidence in unrelated sexual offense charges amid his notoriety from the McCann investigation.

Suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance refuses to speak in court

The defendant in the trial related to sexual offenses remains silent and is expected to be acquitted.
The trial faced challenges, including a lay judge's alleged misconduct related to a call to commit crimes on social media.

Lawyers for Madeleine McCann suspect seek acquittal in German trial

The trial focuses on charges against Christian Brueckner for sexual offenses, separate from the ongoing investigation into the Madeleine McCann case.

German prosecutors seek 15-year prison term for Madeleine McCann suspect in an unrelated trial

German prosecutors seek 15-year sentence for Christian Brueckner amid ongoing investigation for Madeleine McCann's disappearance.

Lawyers for McCann suspect seek acquittal in his German trial on unrelated sexual offense charges

Christian Brueckner's defense argues for acquittal due to lack of evidence in unrelated sexual offense charges amid his notoriety from the McCann investigation.

Suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance refuses to speak in court

The defendant in the trial related to sexual offenses remains silent and is expected to be acquitted.
The trial faced challenges, including a lay judge's alleged misconduct related to a call to commit crimes on social media.
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#metropolitan-police

Police facing disciplinary proceedings over investigations into David Carrick

Disciplinary actions will be pursued against four officers and one staff member for failing to investigate complaints against rapist officer David Carrick.

South London Met Police officer sent indecent photos to '12-year-old girl'

Former Metropolitan Police officer guilty of multiple sexual offences involving children.
The officer was found guilty after engaging in online conversations with an undercover West Midlands Police officer pretending to be a 12-year-old girl.

Police facing disciplinary proceedings over investigations into David Carrick

Disciplinary actions will be pursued against four officers and one staff member for failing to investigate complaints against rapist officer David Carrick.

South London Met Police officer sent indecent photos to '12-year-old girl'

Former Metropolitan Police officer guilty of multiple sexual offences involving children.
The officer was found guilty after engaging in online conversations with an undercover West Midlands Police officer pretending to be a 12-year-old girl.
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#human-trafficking

Andrew, Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe

The Tate brothers face serious new allegations of human trafficking and sexual offenses, raising concerns about their previous indictment and ongoing legal issues.

Newsom signs law increasing penalty for soliciting minors to a felony

The penalty for soliciting sex from minors under 16 in California has been raised to a felony, enhancing protections for vulnerable children.

Andrew, Tristan Tate detained in Romania in new trafficking probe

The Tate brothers face serious new allegations of human trafficking and sexual offenses, raising concerns about their previous indictment and ongoing legal issues.

Newsom signs law increasing penalty for soliciting minors to a felony

The penalty for soliciting sex from minors under 16 in California has been raised to a felony, enhancing protections for vulnerable children.
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Tennis Ireland undertakes review after former North West based coach jailed for child sex offences

Sean McGranaghan sentenced to six-and-a-half years for attempting to communicate sexually with a child and inciting sexual activity.

Sexual offences against young women up 33% on London public transport

Increased reporting of sexual offenses in London, with many incidents going unrecorded. Advocates encourage reporting to ensure safety.

Majority of sexual assault victims knew their suspected offender in 2022, new data shows

Four in five sexual offense victims in Ireland were female, with nearly half under 18 years old.
#catholic-church

Catholic priest jailed after male escort ODs at his gay sex party

A Catholic priest in Poland sentenced to prison for hosting a gay adult play party where a sex worker overdosed and was mutilated.

Retired Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in northwest Australia

Senior Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in remote Australia
Saunders denies 19 offenses including child abuse in the Outback diocese.

Catholic priest jailed after male escort ODs at his gay sex party

A Catholic priest in Poland sentenced to prison for hosting a gay adult play party where a sex worker overdosed and was mutilated.

Retired Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in northwest Australia

Senior Catholic bishop charged with sexual offenses in remote Australia
Saunders denies 19 offenses including child abuse in the Outback diocese.
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#democratic-unionist-party

Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the head of the Democratic Unionist Party, has resigned due to historical non-recent sexual offense charges.
Gavin Robinson has been named as the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party following Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation.

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Donaldson steps down after sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party due to historic sexual offense charges.
His resignation plunged the Democratic Unionist Party into uncertainty ahead of U.K. elections, impacting Northern Ireland's political landscape.

Northern Ireland DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson resigns after police charges

Jeffrey Donaldson, the head of the Democratic Unionist Party, has resigned due to historical non-recent sexual offense charges.
Gavin Robinson has been named as the interim leader of the Democratic Unionist Party following Jeffrey Donaldson's resignation.

Northern Ireland's DUP leader Donaldson steps down after sex offence charges

Jeffrey Donaldson stepped down as leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party due to historic sexual offense charges.
His resignation plunged the Democratic Unionist Party into uncertainty ahead of U.K. elections, impacting Northern Ireland's political landscape.
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Mordaunt waters down plan to ban MPs arrested for sexual offences from Westminster

MPs may only be excluded from the parliamentary estate after formal charges for sexual or violent offenses, sparking opposition and accusations of reneging on promises.
Union members express disappointment and anger at the watering down of proposals meant to protect staff and members from MPs accused of serious offenses.

Priest who led Nine O'Clock Service movement to face 34 sexual abuse charges

Rev. Christopher Brain faces sexual offense allegations
Charges relate to indecent assault and rape against former church members

All the missed opportunities to catch Wayne Couzens before Sarah Everard's murder

Missed red flags allowed Wayne Couzens to remain as an armed police officer despite being a serial sex offender.
Opportunities to catch Couzens were missed due to poor vetting and investigative practices.

Westminster named London's most dangerous borough with over 100,000 offences every year

Westminster is the crime hotspot in London, with almost 100,000 criminal offences reported in the past year.
Crime in London is on the rise, with theft nearly doubling since 2021.

First ever person in England and Wales convicted of cyber-flashing

The first conviction for the offense of cyber-flashing has occurred in England and Wales.
Cyber-flashing became an offense under the Online Safety Act on January 31, 2022.

Further action required on deepfakes, says British self-governing island

The Isle of Man is pushing for broader policies on deepfakes as new legislation on sexual offenses is introduced.
The Isle of Man government is looking at a UK proposal to label all AI-generated images in order to target deepfakes.

Massachusetts lawmakers seek to expand scope of certain sexual offenses

The bill in Massachusetts aims to expand and strengthen laws related to sexual offenses committed by health care providers or members of the clergy.
#child-exploitation

Thamesmead and Catford men posted online adverts offering children for sex

Two men jailed for offering children for sexual acts online.

Online child sex predator 'masturbated on camera' in front of girls aged 11 and 8

A child abuser jailed for online sex offenses against three girls after using Omegle video chat. The site was shut down amid abuse claims, victims across UK and US.

Thamesmead and Catford men posted online adverts offering children for sex

Two men jailed for offering children for sexual acts online.

Online child sex predator 'masturbated on camera' in front of girls aged 11 and 8

A child abuser jailed for online sex offenses against three girls after using Omegle video chat. The site was shut down amid abuse claims, victims across UK and US.
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