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Trial of Dominique Pelicot Expands as Six New Defendants Face Rape Allegations

The trial of Dominique Pelicot, which has shocked the nation, entered its fourth week in a French court with six additional defendants facing rape charges. Pelicot, who has confessed to the allegations, is accused of orchestrating the drugging and rape of his wife by dozens of men over nearly a decade. The......

French Woman's Outrage: Consent Allegations in Decade-Long Rape Case

In a gripping courtroom drama, Gisèle Pelicot, 72, has taken a stand against the defense's suggestion that she consented to the horrific rapes she endured for over a decade. The trial, which has captivated France, sheds light on the country's complex issues surrounding consent and rape......

'I Am a Rapist' : Chilling Confession Unveils Dark Web of Sexual Abuse

In a chilling courtroom confession, 71-year-old Dominique Pelicot, the primary accused in a mass rape trial, admitted to being a rapist, sending shockwaves through the legal proceedings and the nation. Pelicot, facing charges of drugging and raping his then-wife, Gisèle, for nearly a decade, stood......

Morocco Takes Historic Step: DNA Testing to Identify Tazmamart Victims

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has launched a groundbreaking initiative to bring closure to a dark chapter in the country's history. On September 4, the council announced the commencement of DNA analysis operations aimed at confirming the identities of prisoners who perished......

French Woman’s Harrowing Testimony Exposes Years of Sexual Abuse Orchestrated by Husband

In a shocking court case that has gripped France, a 71-year-old retiree, Dominique Pélicot, stands accused of drugging his wife and inviting strangers to rape her over a span of nearly a decade. The abuse, which began in 2011, continued until 2020 when the police uncovered the horrifying truth......

Telegram Apologizes for Mishandling Deepfake Porn Crisis in South Korea

Telegram has issued an apology to South Korean authorities for its handling of deepfake pornographic material circulated through its messaging platform, amidst a burgeoning digital sex crime epidemic in the country. The apology follows an investigation launched by South Korean police, who accused Telegram......

Macron Defends Citizenship for Telegram CEO Amid Controversy

French President Emmanuel Macron has staunchly defended the decision to grant fast-track citizenship to Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, despite the latter's legal troubles. Speaking during a news conference in Serbia, Macron asserted that welcoming high-profile individuals who contribute to the nation......

Telegram boss banned from leaving France in criminal probe

Telegram founder Pavel Durov is currently under formal investigation in France as Paris prosecutors delve into alleged organized crime activities linked to the messaging app. The French authorities have placed Durov, who holds both Russian and French citizenship, under judicial supervision. As part of......

Telegram Faces Criticism Over Handling of Child Exploitation Content

Before Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the messaging app had been criticized for its lack of response to child safety advocates. Advocacy groups such as the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, and the Internet Watch......

UAE Urges France to Provide Consular Support for Telegram CEO Pavel Durov

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has called on France to extend all consular services to Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, who is also an Emirati citizen. This request follows Durov's recent detention in France and the extension of his initial detention period. Durov, a 39-year-old Russian-born......

Imane Khelif Files Lawsuit for Cyberbullying, Naming J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk

In a groundbreaking legal move that intertwines sports, social media, and celebrity influence, Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a cyberbullying lawsuit in France, naming high-profile figures such as J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk among those potentially implicated in the case. Khelif, who made......

Alleged Campus Sexual Predator Faces Extradition After Chilling Facebook Message

In a case that has drawn international attention, a French court has ruled that Ian Cleary, an American man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and subsequently sending her a chilling Facebook message that read, "So I raped you," can be extradited to the United......