David Robert Blackbourne, 56, a former NSW police officer, was found not guilty of one count of assault with an act of indecency. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on four remaining charges, including two counts of sexual intercourse without consent, following allegations of raping a teenage girl in 1998.
Australian prosecutors dropped assault and intimidation charges against Ahmed al-Ahmed, who was hailed a national hero for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach shooting, after he agreed to an apprehended domestic violence order.
Ryan Barrowei, chair of Kakadu National Park's management board, appeared in court charged with aggravated assault and domestic violence. A suppression order was denied.
Alan Jones is scheduled to appear in court today to face 22 charges of indecent and sexual assault, which he denies. The charges span nearly two decades, marking a significant turn for the former media figure now at the center of a high-profile Australian criminal case.
Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero for tackling a gunman at Bondi Beach, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting his father, with the case described as a 'difficult family situation'
Thomas Partey of Ghana has been denied entry into Canada for an upcoming match due to ongoing sexual assault charges. He will remain in the US for the team's other games. Canada's decision highlights the country's immigration policies regarding individuals facing serious legal allegations.
Ghanaian national football team star Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada for the 2026 World Cup due to pending sexual assault charges in the UK. FIFA confirmed the decision, stating that host countries have the final say on immigration. Partey, currently on bail, was able to enter the US for pre-tournament training but faces potential re-entry issues if Ghana advances to matches held in Canada.
Ghanaian footballer Thomas Partey has been denied a visa to enter Canada due to ongoing rape and sexual assault charges. The FIFA World Cup participant will miss Ghana's match against Panama.
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.
Cody James Maluck, 32, faces felony assault charges after allegedly slapping a Delta flight attendant's rear end on a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles. The plane diverted to Atlanta, where Maluck was arrested. He admitted to touching the attendant but claimed it was to get her attention.
Ahmed al-Ahmed, lauded for disarming an attacker in the Bondi Beach shooting, has been charged with assault and stalking. He denies the allegations, which stem from an incident in March.
Former Giants manager Shinnosuke Abe was arrested for assaulting his 18-year-old daughter, who consulted ChatGPT about the dispute. The AI's advice led her to contact child services, resulting in Abe's arrest. The incident highlights AI's growing role as a confidant for youth, particularly young women, raising concerns about over-reliance.
Three off-duty Toronto police officers were arrested in Barcelona, Spain, in connection with a sexual assault on May 13. The officers allegedly assaulted a sex worker in a taxi after she refused their advances. The incident adds to existing scrutiny of the Toronto police force due to recent corruption allegations.
A 10-year-old girl testified in a Hong Kong court that her domestic helper, Lady Jay Santos Flores, inappropriately touched her while waking her up. The helper denies four counts of indecent assault.
Fred Liu, ex-boyfriend of Evelyn Ha and TikTok creator with 1.7M followers, has publicly supported parts of Ben Pasternak's abuse claims, sharing his own experience. Pasternak was arrested April 21, 2026 in New York on charges of strangulation and assault related to a March 31 hotel incident. He has pleaded not guilty and is due in court June 11. Liu said he experienced physical violence during his relationship with Ha and felt the earlier public narrative didn't fully reflect his experience.
Fred Liu, a TikTok creator known as 'asapliu' with over 1.7 million followers, has publicly supported parts of Ben Pasternak's claims about Evelyn Ha, alleging he experienced physical violence during their past relationship. Pasternak was arrested on April 21, 2026 in New York facing strangulation and assault charges related to a March 31 incident at a Manhattan hotel. He has pleaded not guilty and is due in court on June 11.
Tech entrepreneur Ben Pasternak has denied strangulation and assault charges following his breakup with Evelyn Ha. Pasternak claims he was the victim of abuse throughout their relationship, presenting evidence like medical reports and past partner accounts. The case is heading to court, with a hearing scheduled for June, as both sides prepare to present their versions of events.
