![Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694088459_TBSexualAssaultVict.jpg)
Japan's Johnny Kitagawa sex abuse scandal forces shake-up at J-pop agency
Johnny Kitagawa, who died in 2019, has been accused of using his sway over young boys seeking stardom to sexually abuse them.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665554788_KevinSpacey.jpg)
Kevin Spacey's lawyer challenges accuser's memory at sex abuse trial
Rapp was challenged on the stand in court to testify in his civil lawsuit against Spacey for making an unwanted sexual advance in 1986.
Wed Oct 12 2022
![Dozens of abuse survivors sue FBI over Nassar investigation Dozens of abuse survivors sue FBI over Nassar investigation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/71517877193_TBLARRYNASSARPEDO.jpg)
Dozens of abuse survivors sue FBI over Nassar investigation
More than 90 women sued the FBI, accusing former agents at the agency of botching the sex abuse investigation into Larry Nassar.
Thu Jun 09 2022
![Prince Andrew is trying to 'make amends', Archbishop of Canterbury says Prince Andrew is trying to 'make amends', Archbishop of Canterbury says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41654048877_PrinceAndrew.jpg)
Prince Andrew is trying to 'make amends', Archbishop of Canterbury says
Welby highlights the importance of forgiveness after Queen Elizabeth's son's fall from grace following accusations of sex abuse.
Wed Jun 01 2022
![Prince Andrew settles lawsuit by sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre Prince Andrew settles lawsuit by sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/41644981519_princeandrew.jpg)
Prince Andrew settles lawsuit by sex abuse accuser Virginia Giuffre
Giuffre's case had focused on Andrew's friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein, the financier and sex offender.
Wed Feb 16 2022
![Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre's sex abuse claims Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre's sex abuse claims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643245387_virginagiuffre.jpg)
Prince Andrew seeks jury trial, denies Virginia Giuffre's sex abuse claims
Andrew admitted to meeting Epstein in or around 1999, but denied Giuffre's claim that he "committed sexual assault and battery" upon her.
Thu Jan 27 2022
![UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61642121501_LONDON.jpg)
UK's Prince Andrew stripped of royal and military links
Andrew loses his title of "His Royal Highness", as the son of Queen Elizabeth fights a US lawsuit in which he is accused of sex abuse.
Fri Jan 14 2022
![Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - US judge Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - US judge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/41642037018_MANHATTAN.jpg)
Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - US judge
The case and Andrew's ties to Epstein have nevertheless damaged the prince's reputation and cost him many royal duties.
Thu Jan 13 2022
![Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of recruiting teenage girls for Epstein sex abuse Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of recruiting teenage girls for Epstein sex abuse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/51640825669_NewYork.jpg)
Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of recruiting teenage girls for Epstein sex abuse
Maxwell was convicted on five of six counts, sealing a remarkable fall from grace for the British socialite.
Thu Dec 30 2021
![Relief and disbelief greet R. Kelly guilty verdict Relief and disbelief greet R. Kelly guilty verdict](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71632794897_kasulis.jpg)
Relief and disbelief greet R. Kelly guilty verdict
The verdict "brings some sense of justice to the brave survivors who came forward."
Tue Sep 28 2021
![R. Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex R. Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632793195_rkelly.jpg)
R. Kelly convicted of luring women, underage girls for sex
Kelly kept his head down as the verdict was read, with his face shielded by a white mask.
Tue Sep 28 2021
![R. Kelly's fate in jury's hands in sex trafficking trial R. Kelly's fate in jury's hands in sex trafficking trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632533661_RKelly.jpg)
R. Kelly's fate in jury's hands in sex trafficking trial
The seven-man, five-woman jury in Brooklyn will resume deliberations on Monday, after spending more than 3-1/2 hours behind closed doors on Friday.
Sat Sep 25 2021
![Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify in US Senate sex abuse probe Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify in US Senate sex abuse probe](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51631700693_SIMONE.jpg)
Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify in US Senate sex abuse probe
Biles and Raisman will testify about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![Prince Andrew has been served with sex abuse accuser Giuffre's lawsuit - court filing Prince Andrew has been served with sex abuse accuser Giuffre's lawsuit - court filing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61631323799_princeaandrew.jpg)
Prince Andrew has been served with sex abuse accuser Giuffre's lawsuit - court filing
A source close to Andrew's legal team said the prince had not been personally served.
Sat Sep 11 2021
![R. Kelly accuser tells of singer's violence, control R. Kelly accuser tells of singer's violence, control](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/71629779781_KELLY.jpg)
R. Kelly accuser tells of singer's violence, control
Kelly's former girlfriend told jurors that she suffered through a five-year relationship with him, marked by frequent violence and control.
Tue Aug 24 2021