Rape

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

"It's something that has lived with me ever since," she said during the often tearful police interview. "I blamed myself for years."

British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.
Open AI CEO Sam Altman does a television interview with CNBC's Kate Rooney before delivering the keynote address at the OpenAI developers conference at Fort Mason on September 29, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Lawsuit by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister accusing him of sexual abuse dismissed by US judge

District Court of Jerusalem

Jerusalem court upholds 5-year suspension for gynecologist Guy Rofe over patient exploitation

A memorial ceremony at the Nova festival marking two years since the October 7 massacre when Hamas terrorists infiltrated southern Israel, murdering more than 1200 people. October 07, 2025.

Israel stands strong three years on: National pain, trauma and resilience after Oct. 7 - opinion


Orel Sharon named as teacher suspected of raping his female student

Orel Sharon, a middle school teacher in Petah Tikva, was arrested on charges of rape and indecent acts after a former student accused him of abuse over several years. The investigation is ongoing.

An empty classroom

Petah Tikva teacher raped two 17-year-old students, barred from teaching for eight years

The 43-year-old English teacher has been determined unfit to work for the Education Ministry and will be barred from any government position involving children for eight years.

An empty classroom

Son of Norway's crown princess charged with rape and domestic violence

Marius Borg Hoiby, stepson to Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon, could face up to 10 years in prison.

Norway's Royal Family poses for a Christmas photo in December 14, 2015.

Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report

Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israel Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem

Wikimedia Foundation trustee candidate denies use of rape on Oct. 7, posts Hamas symbol

Ravan Jaafar al-Taie is a finalist to be elected to the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees. The Jerusalem Post did a deep dive into her controversial social media history.

Ravan Jaafar al-Taie

Five years on the run: Israel Police catch Palestinian suspect in rape of Polish tourist

The 30-year-old suspect was detained and brought in for questioning at the Etzion police station in the West Bank.

 Israel Police during operation in Israel's North to thwart murder attempt, April 27, 2025.

Netanyahu-picked Milwidksy appointed head of Knesset Finance cmtee despite rape allegations

Accusations against Milwidsky include rape and witness tampering, which he has denied.

Likud MK Hanoch Milwidsky chairs a Finance Committee meeting in the Knesset, in Jerusalem, July 29, 2025

Israel Police arrest additional five Bnei Brak residents suspected of sexual abuse

The investigation into the case is ongoing, police noted.

 Chaim Rotter arrives to a court hearing at the Magistrate's Court in Tel Aviv, July 2, 2025

French Muslim teens sentenced to 7, 9 years in prison for gang raping Jewish girl

Two French Muslim teenagers who raped a 12-year-old Jewish girl in 2024 have been sentenced to seven and nine years in prison.

 French police officers stand guard in the 11th arrondissement of Paris, France on November 14, 2015. Photo by Laurence Geai/Flash90

Judge in Harvey Weinstein trial declares mistrial on rape charge

Prosecutors plan to try Weinstein a third time on the charge of third-degree rape, over his alleged mistreatment of the aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013.

 Former Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Criminal Court for his retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in New York City, U.S., June 12, 2025.