Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother alleging that she suffered from depression, emotional distress, and mental anguish due to alleged abuse at their childhood home in Clayton, Missouri. This is the first legal action taken by Altman following similar claims made on social media.
https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2025/01/08/Sam-Altman-OpenAI-sexual-assault-lawsuit-sister/9001736341250/A former teacher at a school in the United States is accused of instructing vulnerable children to engage in self-harm, including providing explicit instructions for cutting and choking themselves. The alleged actions of the teacher, identified as Leedy, led to the tragic death of a 13-year-old girl who was found deceased in November 2021.
https://www.ibtimes.sg/who-dr-stephen-leedy-florida-doctor-charged-child-sexual-abuse-self-harm-encouragement-77843The phenomenon of adult children choosing "no contact" with their parents is often viewed as a one-way trend, where young adults sever ties with their families for mental health reasons. However, clinical psychologist Dr Carla Marie Manly suggests that there are situations in which parents may need to consider cutting off contact with their grown-up children due to certain "deal-breaking" behaviors. These include physical violence, such as hitting or threatening a parent, and refusing to accept responsibility for one's actions. According to Dr Manly, if a child over the age of 18 engages in physical violence towards a parent, it is best to call the police immediately.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/real-life/article-13795669/signs-no-contact-adult-children.htmlTulisa Contostavlos has spoken out about a harrowing experience she had at the age of 16 when she was sexually assaulted after her drink was spiked by someone she believed to be a friend. The incident occurred during a night out with friends from her area, including one individual who had added something fizzy to their drink that caught her attention. Despite begging him not to drug her, Tulisa was subsequently assaulted and has now shared the details of the traumatic event in an interview on Paul C Brunson's podcast We Need To Talk.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-14215607/Tulisa-sexually-assaulted-drink-spiked-friend.htmlLieutenant Colonel Janice Oh of the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) revealed that there were 38 cases of physical abuse against paramedics last year, with another 20 incidents reported this year as of July. The SCDF's operations centre receives an average of 677 medical emergency calls daily on the 995 line, but some callers can be uncooperative, such as refusing to provide their address when requesting an ambulance. Those who use abusive language towards call-takers face penalties of up to 12 months in jail and a fine of up to S$5,000. In one instance, a call-taker was met with an outburst of vulgarities after informing the caller that an ambulance was on its way. To support their staff, rota commanders may intervene when a call-taker seems traumatised, and those affected by a situation are encouraged to take a break. Calls are later reviewed together to determine how to handle these situations better. In more severe cases of aggression towards SCDF responders, the law comes down hard on offenders, with those causing physical harm facing up to seven years in prison. The SCDF operations centre also faces challenges on the roads, where drivers may jam on the brakes in front of an ambulance or fail to make way despite having ample space in the next lane. This can cause delays to the ambulance's response and potentially result in accidents. Delays in giving way to emergency vehicles can cost precious seconds during the "golden hour", when medical intervention will significantly increase the chances of survival. The SCDF has been screening 995 calls more thoroughly, dispatching ambulances only for genuine emergencies such as breathlessness, excessive bleeding, loss of consciousness, major traumas, seizures and stroke. Those with non-emergency issues, such as toothaches or coughs, will not be prioritised or conveyed to hospital.
https://channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/scdf-responders-face-abuse-indifference-road-hogs-emotional-cases-4813736A woman who was 13 at the time of an alleged rape in 2000 has spoken out about her experience. She claims that she attended the MTV VMAs after-party and was given a drink that made her feel woozy, before being taken to Diddy's house where the alleged assault occurred. The woman, who is now speaking publicly as Jane Doe due to her autism diagnosis, shared her story in an interview with NBC News' Chloe Melas.
https://www.tmz.com/2024/12/13/jay-z-diddy-rape-accuser-speaks-out-admits-mistakes-in-story-allegations/A French court has heard testimony in the trial of Dominique Pelicot and 50 other defendants accused of rape. The case has sparked widespread protests and raised awareness about the use of drugs to commit abuse. Gisele Pelicot, Dominique's ex-wife, had been drugged and raped for nearly a decade by her husband and dozens of strangers he recruited online. A helpline, CRAFS, has received calls from healthcare providers and victims seeking information on drug-related abuse. The service provides guidance on symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, disorientation, blurred vision, and amnesia, which may indicate drug use. Prosecutors have sought a maximum 20-year jail term for Dominique Pelicot and 10-18 years in prison for the co-defendants.
https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/france-gets-new-helpline-amid-trauma-of-mass-rape-trial/article68982333.eceA helpline set up by a Paris health centre to address concerns about drug-facilitated sexual assault has received calls from healthcare providers and victims seeking information about the possible symptoms of such abuse. The Reference Centre on Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (CRAFS) was launched in October 2024, amid a high-profile rape trial involving Dominique Pelicot and 50 other defendants. Gisele Pelicot, Dominique's wife, had experienced strange memory lapses and health problems for years before police told her she had been drugged and raped by her husband and dozens of strangers he recruited online. The helpline provides information on symptoms such as drowsiness, nausea, disorientation, blurred vision, and amnesia, and can offer guidance on next steps for healthcare professionals who suspect a patient may have been drugged. The service has also received calls from victims seeking to report their experiences, which can help authorities understand how attackers operate.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2024/12/13/france-helpline-offers-support-for-victims-of-drug-facilitated-sexual-assault-amid-shock-mass-rape-trial-revelations/159785A helpline in France has been set up to provide information and support for victims of drug-facilitated sexual assault, amid a high-profile rape trial that has raised awareness about the issue. The Reference Centre on Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault (CRAFS) was launched by a Paris health centre in October, and has since received calls from healthcare providers and victims seeking information about the possible symptoms of drug-related abuse. According to Dr Leila Chaouachi, who founded the service, there are many indicators that someone may have been drugged, including drowsiness, nausea, disorientation, blurred vision and amnesia. The centre can also offer guidance on what to do next if a healthcare professional suspects that a patient has been drugged. The helpline is part of an awareness campaign launched by Equality Minister Salima Saa in November, which aims to raise awareness about the use of drugs to commit sexual abuse.
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