French government seeks law to set age for sexual consent at 15
New push to enshrine children's protections comes amid huge public pressure after a wave of revelations about violence by parents and authority figures.
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Hundreds protest campus sexual assault at universities across U.S.
Organizers staged COVID-safe demonstrations to call attention to a problem they say the pandemic has only made it harder to address.
Hit men allegedly kill wrong women
Two Louisiana women were shot and killed during what authorities have called a murder-for-hire case gone wrong. Beaux Cormier, who was already facing a rape charge, allegedly hired two men to kill his accuser, but authorities said the men killed Cormier's sister and her neighbor instead. Mike McDaniel of CBS affiliate WWL-TV reports.
Students unite internationally to fight campus sexual assault
"Together we will amplify the demands of campus survivors until their voices no longer fall upon deaf ears," activist says.
Bangladesh approves death penalty for rape, but will it help?
Activists who have pushed for an end to the Asian nation's "culture" of rape say the law change is aimed at easing pressure on the government, not protecting women.
Women allege assault, harassment, rape by Fort Hood soldiers
Current and former soldiers are speaking out following the disappearance and slaying this year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen
Harvey Weinstein facing three new rape charges in California
The 68-year-old Weinstein is serving a 23-year prison sentence in New York after convictions in February for rape and sexual assault against two women.
Stories of sex assault at colleges shared on Instagram
Anonymous accounts have been set up at more than two dozen academic institutions in the United States, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and they're being flooded with student allegations of rape, harassment, stalking and other forms of sexual abuse by fellow students. CBS News' Haley Ott has the story from London.
Hundreds of stories of sexual assault at colleges shared on Instagram
Sexual misconduct on campuses "impacts pretty much everyone," but often goes unreported because survivors know their attackers, advocacy group says.
Chanel Miller: The full 60 Minutes report
For years she was known as "Emily Doe," the young woman sexually assaulted in 2015 by Brock Turner. Now, Chanel Miller is reclaiming her story. Bill Whitaker reports.
DOJ to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation suit
In an unprecedented move, the Justice Department is intervening to take over President Trump's defense in a defamation lawsuit brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who has accused him of rape. The president denies wrongdoing. Kim Wehle, a former assistant U.S. attorney and law professor at the University of Baltimore, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the concerns raised by the government taking over the president's defense on a personal lawsuit.
DOJ moves to defend Trump in rape accuser's defamation suit
A federal judge will rule on whether government lawyers can represent the president in writer E. Jean Carroll's civil suit.
Social media is forcing Iran to face a taboo topic: Sexual violence
A rape victim must have 4 witnesses to back up their allegation under Iran's Islamic laws, so it's little wonder victims rarely speak out. But Iran's "#MeToo" moment may be dawning.
Jacob Blake makes brief court appearance from hospital
Blake pleaded not guilty to charges of criminal trespass, third-degree sexual assault and disorderly conduct.
WorldView: Philippines hostage situation and more
A former security guard took dozens of people hostage in a shopping mall in the Philippines. Argentina looks set to become the first Latin American country to legalize abortion. And there were protests at France's César movie awards when Roman Polanski won Best Director. Rylee Carlson rounds up the world headlines from London.
Harvey Weinstein to be sentenced
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein will be sentenced in New York City today after being convicted last month of rape and sexual assault. He could face up to 29 years. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan joins CBSN from outside the courtroom ahead of this morning's much-anticipated decision.
Retired Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Arbogast explains why reporting sexual assault to the chain of command could be problematic
Retired Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Arbogast, a victim of sexual trauma while in the military, explains why reporting sexual assault to the chain of command could be problematic, noting that perpetrators are sometimes commanders themselves.
Although the number of reported sexual assaults at the three service academies went down, a new Pentagon report says there is still a culture which tolerates -- and may even encourage -- offensive sexual behavior
Although the number of reported sexual assaults at the three service academies went down, a new Pentagon report says there is still a culture which tolerates -- and may even encourage -- offensive sexual behavior. David Martin reports.
A grand jury investigating the Steubenville, Ohio rape case has returned indictments against the school's superintendent and three other adults
A grand jury investigating the Steubenville, Ohio rape case has returned indictments against the school's superintendent and three other adults. Earlier this year, two high school football players were convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl after video and photos of the attack were posted online. Alison Harmelin reports.
Chanel Miller reads her entire victim impact statement
The powerful letter "Emily Doe" wrote to address Brock Turner went viral around the world. Here she reads the words herself.
Chanel Miller meets the men who stopped her assault
The sexual assault survivor also tells 60 Minutes why she thinks the legal system picks apart victims like her, rather than finding the truth.
Chanel Miller: The full "60 Minutes" report
For years she was known as "Emily Doe," the young woman sexually assaulted in 2015 by Brock Turner. Now, Chanel Miller is reclaiming her story.
Award-winning producer arrested on sex assault and felony charges
Detail — who has worked with artists such as Beyoncé and Wiz Khalifa — allegedly committed the assaults on women ranging in age from 18 to 31.
Ed Henry accuser "was paralyzed by fear" working at Fox News
Co-plaintiffs Jennifer Eckhart and Cathy Areu filed a lawsuit against the network on Monday.
Mary Kay Letourneau dies of cancer at 58
The Seattle area teacher married her former 6th grade student after being convicted of raping him.
DOJ issues new subpoenas in Alaska Senate probe
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Number of women in top national security roles falls under Trump
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