A mariner accused of raping college student loses ability to work at sea, but escapes criminal charges

CNN  —  In a high-profile case that rocked the commercial shipping industry, a sailor accused of raping a student from the US Merchant Marine Academy has agreed to surrender his credential to work on ships, but he will not be criminally prosecuted. Longtime merchant mariner Edgar Sison voluntarily surrendered his government-issued credential last week after … Read more

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

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Dani Alves: Brazilian soccer star under investigation for alleged sexual assault

CNN  —  Brazilian football player Dani Alves is under investigation for an alleged sexual assault that took place in Barcelona last month, the Catalonia Higher Court of Justice confirmed on Tuesday. “Barcelona investigating magistrate’s court number 15 has opened proceedings for an alleged crime of sexual assault due to a complaint presented by a woman … Read more

Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse

Patrice Evra: Former France star opens up about sexual abuse Former Manchester United and France star Patrice Evra says he wants to use his platform to tackle violence against children after detailing the sexual abuse he says he received as a teenager. Source link