Marius Borg Høiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, was sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted of two rape charges. He faced 40 criminal charges, including assault and drug offenses, stemming from incidents between 2018 and 2024.
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, acquitted of rape charges but convicted of lesser offenses, faces sentencing after a seven-week trial that detailed his drug addiction and sexual encounters. The case has impacted the Norwegian royal family's popularity.
Ghana's government has strongly criticized Canada's decision to deny midfielder Thomas Partey a visa for the World Cup opener, citing "extremely unfair" reliance on unproven rape charges. Ghana is pursuing diplomatic and legal action to overturn the refusal.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been denied entry to Canada due to rape and sexual assault charges, preventing him from playing in his team's World Cup opener against Panama in Toronto. FIFA confirmed the visa refusal, stating they do not control host country immigration processes.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, facing seven rape and one sexual assault charge in the UK, has been denied entry into Canada for his country's match against Panama in Toronto on June 17. Partey, who previously played for Arsenal and currently plays for Villarreal, has denied the charges.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey, 32, has been denied a visa to enter Canada for the World Cup 2026 due to seven rape charges in the UK. He will miss Ghana's first match in Toronto but can play in the US. FIFA stated host governments decide on visas.
Prominent obesity surgeon Vahid Reza Adib, 65, has had his medical registration suspended effective June 2, 2026, due to rape charges. He faces three counts of rape, two of deprivation of liberty, and one of sexual assault.
Prosecutors have charged Jang Yoon-gi (23) with murder by rape, alleging he initially approached a high school student with the intent to sexually assault her. He is also accused of assaulting another woman prior to the murder.
Wander Franco pleaded guilty to statutory rape and psychological abuse charges in the Dominican Republic but avoided jail time. A judge granted him judicial clemency, citing his victimhood from extortion by the minor's mother, who received a 10-year sentence.
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi appeared in court to request the dismissal of rape charges. His defense presented a letter from Kylian Mbappé, who clarified his previous testimony about Hakimi's alleged confession.
A court hearing has been held for Vahid Reza Adib, the partner of former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk, for the first time since he was charged with rape, deprivation of liberty and sexual assault earlier this month.
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.
Maldon & Tiptree owners Barrie Drewitt-Barlow and his husband Scott are remanded in custody.
