Shmuel Tal, a Melbourne fashion boss, is on trial in New South Wales for 14 charges including sexual assault, allegedly occurring during a four-hour encounter with a sex worker at his Byron Bay villa in November 2023. He denies all charges, with the defense arguing consensual sexual contact.
Former police officer Lucy Lenius faces four sexual assault charges over a 2022 incident. The Wedge Tailed Eagles Football Club confirmed the player has stepped aside pending the resolution of the charges. The matter returns to court in November.
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 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 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.
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.
36-year-old Canberra man charged with 69 sexual assault and violence offences
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.
Veteran broadcaster Alan Jones will face one less indecent assault charge as prosecutors dropped a count of assault with an act of indecency. The withdrawal reduces the number of complainants from nine to eight ahead of his trial in August.
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.
A Northern Territory police officer, Karol Jarentowski, has been acquitted of attempting to pervert the course of justice. He was accused of pressuring his former partner, also a police officer, to withdraw an aggravated assault charge against him.
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.
An NT police officer, Karol Jarentowski, is on trial accused of perverting the course of justice by allegedly pressuring his ex-partner to drop aggravated assault charges against him. The prosecution claims he sent multiple messages and made calls attempting to influence the proceedings.
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.
A Sydney childcare worker, Jayendra Shahi, has been granted bail after being charged with assaulting four children, including allegedly slapping two boys and assaulting two girls at a centre in Panania. A parent described the alleged assault as "distressing" and "heartbreaking."
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.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is expected to face firearm and assault charges. Follow live.
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, is expected to face firearm and assault charges. Follow live.
British actor and comedian Russell Brand, who is facing multiple sexual assault charges, has admitted to having sex with a 16-year-old when he was 30.
The decision in Colorado to charge an immigration officer with assault after a protester was grabbed by the neck and pulled away could test the boundaries of immunity provisions for federal agents in the line of duty
The actor was accused of "breaking the girl code" by grabbing the breast of a staffer at Parliament House in Melbourne during a pro-Palestine demonstration two years ago.
