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Category Archives: Rape
Systematic Rape in Congo Reportedly Continues Despite Peace Agreements
Although there is a peace agreement in place and elections scheduled later this year to end the Democratic Republic of Congo’s seven year civil war, human rights activists who visit the DRC say that the systematic use of rape continues … Continue reading
Kenyan Justice Minister Apologizes for Rape Remark
Kenyan Justice Minister Kiraitu Murungi apologized in February for using rape as a metaphor for his criticism of aid donors concerned about corruption in that country. Responding to criticism from donors about corruption in Kenyan, Murungi said that such criticism … Continue reading
Pauline Nyiramasuhuko Denies Rwandan Genocide Charges
Lawyers for Pauline Nyiramasuhuko, the first woman to be charged with genocide by the international tribune prosecuting those alleged to have participated in the Rwandan genocide, maintained their clients innocence as the defense began its part of the trial. Nyiramasuhuko … Continue reading
Judge Rules Kobe Bryant’s Lawyers Can Use Some Information about Accuser’s Sexual History
The judge in the Kobe Bryant case ruled in that some limited information about his accuser’s sexual history would be admissible at trial. District Judge Terry Ruckriegle ruled that details about the woman’s sexual activities in the three days before … Continue reading
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Men Accused of Raping Three Women in Revenge for Lower Caste Wedding
According to the BBC, tension and conflict arose in an Indian village earlier this year when a young woman from an upper-caste Yadav family eloped with a 19-year old man of the Dalit caste, which is the lowest in India’s … Continue reading
DNA Test Clears Colorado Athletes of Rapes
Almost as quickly as the multiple accusations of rape by University of Colorado athletes emerged, the set of charges appeared to crash and burn due to lack of evidence and, in some cases, positive evidence of innocence. Following the school’s … Continue reading
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New Zealand Police Vow Crackdown on False Sexual Assault Claims
Police in Palmerston North, New Zealand have become so exasperated at the level of false reporting of rape, that they are promising a crackdown and prosecution against people who make false statements about sexual assaults to police. The Manawatu Evening … Continue reading
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Why Would Anyone Lie About Rape?
When trying to assert that the feminist greatly underestimate the rate of false claims of rape, the usual rhetorical question posted by feminists is “Why would anyone lie about rape?” Well, in the case of three preteen California girls, they … Continue reading
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Man Acquitted on Charges of Performing Oral Sex without Girlfriend’s Consent
The Nova Scotia Chronicle Herald reports that a jury in Sydney deliberated only 10 minutes to find a man not guilty of performing oral sex on his girlfriend without her consent. Apparently prosecutors in Canada don’t have much real crime … Continue reading
Woman Charged with False Rape Report After Athletes Secretly Videotape Her Extortion Attempt
In February, Sherri Ann Urbanic-Bach was charged with filing a false rape report, attempted extortion and prostitution in a case involving players with the St. John’s basketball team. The basketball team travelled to Pittsburgh on February 4 where it played, … Continue reading
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