Category: sexual assault

EU Wants ‘Verifiable Proof’ Chinese Tennis Player Is Safe

BRUSSELS—The European Union said Tuesday that it wants China to release “verifiable proof” that tennis player Peng Shuai is safe and to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation into her sexual assault allegations. Peng, a three-time Olympian and former top-ranked doubles player, dropped out of public view after accusing a former Communist Party official of…


Passenger on San Diego-Bound Flight Fined Over $40K After Assaulting Flight Attendant

SAN DIEGO—The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on Nov. 22 more than $160,000 in proposed fines against intoxicated and unruly airline passengers, including a passenger on a San Diego-bound flight who allegedly sexually assaulted a flight attendant and smoked marijuana inside the plane’s lavatory. The unidentified passenger is accused of drinking carried-on alcohol on an April 15 Southwest Airlines…


Chinese Media CGTN’s Botched Handling of Tennis Star Peng’s Email Reveals Infighting Within the CCP

Commentary The disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai has triggered international concern over her whereabouts and safety. Calls for investigation over Peng’s sexual assault allegation against a retired Chinese official has been met by a delayed response from Beijing, which is questionable. Peng, a 35-year-old Grand Slam doubles champion, accused Zhang Gaoli of sexual…


Doubts Over China Tennis Star’s Email Raise Safety Concerns

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A Chinese professional tennis player not seen in public since she accused a former top government official of sexual assault purportedly sent an email claiming she was safe and that the allegation was false, a message that only amplified concerns about her safety and demands for information about her well-being and whereabouts. So far,…


Case of Canadian Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Adjourned to Nov. 26

TORONTO—Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has had his case put over by another two weeks. Nygard, who faces sexual assault charges, made a brief video appearance in a Toronto court this morning. His next hearing has been scheduled for Nov. 26. Nygard was flown to Toronto from Winnipeg last month in order to face the…


Military’s Top Prosecutor, Police Officer Agree to Send Sex Crime Cases to Civilians

OTTAWA—The military’s top prosecutor and police officer say they will transfer sexual misconduct cases to civilian authorities, and that they will be reaching out to victims affected by the change. In a statement, Col. Dylan Kerr, the director of military prosecutions, and Brig.-Gen. Simon Trudeau, the Canadian Forces Provost Marshal, defend the professionalism, dedication and…


Newly-Elected Virginia Attorney General Says He Plans to Investigate Sexual Assaults at Loudoun County Schools

Virginia’s newly-elected Attorney General Jason Miyares on Thursday said that he plans to investigate the alleged sexual assaults in Loudoun County Public Schools and will develop new legislation granting his office the power to intervene when prosecutors are not doing an adequate job. Speaking at a press conference alongside Loudoun County Sheriff Mike Chapman just two days after…


Blackhawks GM Bowman Resigns After Sexual Assault Probe

Stan Bowman, the Chicago Blackhawks’ general manager and president of hockey operations, resigned Tuesday after an investigation commissioned by the team found he was among a group of leaders who failed to respond promptly to allegations that an assistant coach sexually assaulted a player in 2010. The Blackhawks hired Jenner & Block to conduct what…


Man Accused of Raping Woman on Philadelphia Train Is Illegal Immigrant With Criminal Record

The man accused of allegedly raping a woman on a passenger train in Philadelphia is also an illegal immigrant with a criminal record. Fiston Ngoy, arrested last week following the incident, reportedly came to the United States in 2012 on a student visa that was later terminated after he ended university studies. The new information…


Toronto Police Charge Peter Nygard With Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault, Forcible Confinement

Toronto police have announced multiple charges of sexual assault against former fashion mogul Peter Nygard. Meanwhile, the 80-year-old designer consented in court Friday to be extradited to the United States to face charges there. The Toronto Police Service said in a news release that Nygard has been charged with six counts of sexual assault and three…