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A 92-year-old Co Clare man who paid out €60,000 two years ago to two orphaned sisters has been found guilty of eight counts of indecent assault.

A judge overseeing Russell Brand’s criminal trial has dismissed an indecent assault charge against the British comedian and actor, replacing it with a count of attempted indecent assault. Mr Justice Bennathan made the decision midway through the trial, telling jurors that he had concluded there was “insufficient evidence” to support the indecent assault char

"I had sexual encounters in countless locations and scenarios, often with people I had just met," said Brand, who denies the rape and sexual assault charges, in a police statement.

Editor’s note: This story contains details of alleged sexual offenses that some readers may find distressing. An indecent assault charge against Russell Brand has been reduced as the prosecution wraps its case Tuesday at London’s Southwark Crown Court. The judge told jurors there was “insufficient evidence” for the charge and it has instead been reduced […]

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LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry’s wife, Meghan, said Friday she was “deeply distressed” by allegations that a collection of child sexual abuse images had been found at her father’s former home. She also revealed that a letter containing “troubling allegations” about him had been sent to London police in 2018.

<p>Jones, 85, has pleaded not guilty to 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching</p><ul><li><p>Listen to the podcast <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/series/alan-jones-on-trial">Alan Jones on Trial</a></p></li></ul><p>The mother of the youngest alleged victim of Alan Jones continued to seek advice from the broadcaster after the t

Alleged offences happened between 1973 and 1975 when orphaned girls were in man’s care