Spiking of drinks could result in 10 years in jail under new legislation
The new legislation from Fine Gael will make spiking drinks a standalone offence. Drink spiking that leads to sexual or physical assault will now carry a jail sentence of up to ten years under new law. Spiking means putting drugs or alcohol into somebody’s drink without them knowing. The penalties will be heavier if the […]
3 years ago
Doctor accused of assaulting his patients found dead
He was released on bail. A doctor in Florida who had been charged with two counts of sexual battery after he was accused of rape by two of his patients has been found dead. According to NBC2 News, Dr. Eric Andrew Salata was found dead on Monday after he had been released from the Naples […]
4 years ago
Gardaí launch investigation after girl (17) is sexually assaulted in Tralee
The 17-year-old was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday morning. Gardaí have launched an investigation after a teenage girl was raped in Tralee. According to reports, the alleged incident occurred in Tralee Town Park on Wednesday, August 24th. The victim was walking home after the Rose of Tralee festival when someone attacked her in […]
4 years ago
Maura Higgins reveals she was sexually assaulted by taxi driver in Ireland
*Trigger Warning* Readers may find this article distressing. Maura Higgins has spoken out about being sexually assaulted by a taxi man in Ireland. The Love Island star bravely spoke out about the horrifying ordeal during a Q&A session on her Instagram. One of her followers asked her what her ‘worst encounter with a man was’ […]
4 years ago
R Kelly sentenced to 30 years in prison for sex trafficking and racketeering
One victim said it’s time to ‘reclaim our names’ Musician R Kelly has officially been sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty on eight counts of sex trafficking and one count of racketeering back in September 2021. The 55-year-old Illinois-born rapper appeared at a U.S. District Court in Brooklyn today (June 29) […]
4 years ago
‘Brave’ Ireland Baldwin reveals she was raped as a teenager
*Trigger Warning* This article contains content about rape and sexual assault. Ireland Baldwin has been praised for bravely speaking out about how she was raped as a teenager. Following the Roe v Wade ruling, the 26-year-old told the public about her own harrowing experience. She explained that she was inspired by the ‘brave’ women who […]
4 years ago