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Sexual-assault victims choose to remain silent amid backlash on social media

Many travelers have told VietNamNet that they had been victims of sexual assault but later decided not to report their cases for fear of being ridiculed and blamed.

Deputy Minister says artists Hong Dang, Ho Hoai Anh still out on bail

Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ta Quang Dong said that actor Hong Dang and musician Ho Hoai Anh are still out on bail. The two men have not been prosecuted, are waiting to see a judge, and have a lawyer to handle legal issues.

Paedophile gets prison term for sexual assault

 VietNamNet Bridge – A court in northern Ninh Binh Province on Wednesday sentenced an HIV-infected paedophile to two-and-half years in prison for sexually assaulting a neighbour.

New York police say investigating 2004 claim of Weinstein sex assault

 The New York City Police Department said on Thursday it is investigating an allegation of sexual assault by movie producer Harvey Weinstein in 2004.

Chicago teen arrested in Facebook Live sex assault, others sought

Chicago police have arrested a 14-year-old boy and expect to charge a second youth in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl by multiple young men that was seen on Facebook Live (FB.O) in March,

Judge dismisses Kesha's bid for release from recording contract

 A New York judge on Wednesday threw out pop star Kesha's legal bid to scrap her recording contract with Sony Music and her producer, Dr. Luke, whom the singer has accused of rape and other forms of abuse.