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Former Australian Catholic Bishop Sentenced to 6.5 Years for Sexually Abusing Two Indigenous Men

Christopher Saunders, 76, the former bishop of the Broome diocese, was sentenced by the District Court of Western Australia to six and a half years in prison for sexually abusing two Aboriginal men, offenses committed between 2010 and 2019. The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference apologized, saying victims' trust was deeply betrayed by a church leader. The case adds to a string of scandals that have rocked the Australian Catholic Church in recent years.

Oct 7, 2026

Sports

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse

Graeme Dott, the 2006 world snooker champion, has been convicted of sexually abusing a girl and a boy over several years. The offences took place between 1993 and 2010, and he is due to be sentenced next month. He has been suspended by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association.

Aug 24, 2026

World

US Supreme Court rejects Trump appeal in E Jean Carroll case for second time

The US Supreme Court declined for the second time to review Donald Trump's appeal in the civil case where he was found liable for sexual abuse and defamation of E Jean Carroll. The jury verdict is now final, with Carroll having received approximately $5.8 million in that case. She also won a separate $83.3 million defamation judgment, which Trump is still appealing on immunity grounds.

Aug 17, 2026

Society

Eight Years After Infant Rape, Family Still Awaits Justice

A Delhi family is still fighting for justice eight years after their infant daughter was raped by a relative, facing a sluggish legal system and family pressure. The trial remains stalled due to lack of evidence and interference, while parents struggle with how to eventually tell their now 8-year-old daughter the truth.

Jun 27, 2026

World

Systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners demands ICC investigation

Growing evidence shows sexual assaults on Palestinian detainees are systematic, not isolated incidents. Al Jazeera's documentary 'Bodies of Evidence' reveals torture across detention stages, prompting calls for ICC investigation as crimes against humanity and possible genocide. Over 9,500 Palestinians remain imprisoned, with abuse normalized and unchecked.

Jun 22, 2026

Society

UK Government Expresses Concern Over Sexual Abuse Allegations Against West Ham Co-Owner

The UK government has expressed deep concern over allegations that West Ham co-owner David Sullivan preyed on women for sex. Seven women have accused the billionaire of sexual exploitation dating back to the 1980s and 1990s. Sullivan denies the claims and has stepped down as co-chairman but remains the club's largest shareholder.

Jun 9, 2026

World

Ex-Palestinian detainees accuse Israel of sexual abuse, torture in prisons

Former Palestinian detainees have detailed allegations of systematic sexual abuse, starvation, and dog attacks in Israeli prisons, according to a new Al Jazeera investigation. The testimonies include accounts of rape by dogs, forced nudity, and severe malnutrition. Israel denies systematic abuse, but UN officials have expressed deep concern over the claims.

Jun 9, 2026

World

Gaza Aid Flotilla Activists Allege Sexual Abuse in Israeli Detention

Organizers of the Global Sumud Flotilla say at least 15 foreign activists abducted on international waters were subjected to abuse, including rape, while detained in Israel. Some required hospitalization. Germany and Italy are investigating the allegations, while Israel's prison service denies them.

May 22, 2026