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Swedish Prosecutor Confirms Rape Investigation, Does Not Mention Kylian Mbappe
Earlier, Swedish newspapers had said that Mbappe was "reasonably suspected" of rape and sexual assault, the lower of two grades of suspicion in the Swedish legal system.
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Nobel Literature Body Expands Jury After Sexual Assault Scandal
The Swedish Academy, which has awarded the Nobel Literature Prize since 1901, said Monday it would expand its prize jury to include outsiders for the first time following a scandal that forced it to postpone this year's award.
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Rape Trial Begins For Frenchman Who Sparked Nobel Scandal
The man at the centre of a sexual assault scandal that prompted the Swedish Academy to postpone this year's Nobel Literature Prize denied two counts of rape at the start of his trial on Wednesday.
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In Kim Wall Murder Case, Danish Inventor Peter Madsen Sentenced To Life
A Copenhagen court on Wednesday found Danish inventor Peter Madsen guilty of the premeditated murder and sexual assault of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine last year, handing him a life sentence.
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Amid Sex Assault Claims, Delay Likely For 2018 Nobel Literature Prize
The Swedish Academy, plunged into crisis over allegations of rape and sexual assault by the husband of one its members, may postpone the 2018 Nobel Literature Prize, Swedish Radio reported on Wednesday.
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The Swedish Stanford Students Who Rescued An Unconscious Sexual Assault Victim Speak Out
Days after a sexual assault victim wrote and then read a powerful letter to her Stanford University attacker, the two graduate students who intervened during the assault said they were moved by her words.
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Swedish Prosecutors drop Julian Assange Sexual Assault Probe
Swedish prosecutors dropped a sexual assault probe against Julian Assange on Thursday after the time limit on the case expired, but still want to question the WikiLeaks founder about a rape allegation.
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Swedish Prosecutors Plan to Question Julian Assange in June or July
Swedish prosecutors plan to question WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London in June or July, the prosecutor said on Monday.
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Swedish Court Hears Julian Assange Bid to Drop Arrest Warrant
A Swedish court was set to rule Wednesday if an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for alleged sexual assault should be dropped.
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Swedish Court to Decide on WikiLeaks Founder's Fate
A Swedish court will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to determine if an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for alleged sexual assault should be dropped.
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In Sweden, sex assault gets little tolerance
When Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, asked two Swedish women out on dates in August, he may not have known that Swedish laws protecting women in their sexual encounters include wide-ranging definitions of sexual assault and rape. Now Mr. Assange, an Australian who is currently in Britain, faces an extradition request from Swedish prosecut...
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Swedish Prosecutor Confirms Rape Investigation, Does Not Mention Kylian Mbappe
Earlier, Swedish newspapers had said that Mbappe was "reasonably suspected" of rape and sexual assault, the lower of two grades of suspicion in the Swedish legal system.
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Nobel Literature Body Expands Jury After Sexual Assault Scandal
The Swedish Academy, which has awarded the Nobel Literature Prize since 1901, said Monday it would expand its prize jury to include outsiders for the first time following a scandal that forced it to postpone this year's award.
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Rape Trial Begins For Frenchman Who Sparked Nobel Scandal
The man at the centre of a sexual assault scandal that prompted the Swedish Academy to postpone this year's Nobel Literature Prize denied two counts of rape at the start of his trial on Wednesday.
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In Kim Wall Murder Case, Danish Inventor Peter Madsen Sentenced To Life
A Copenhagen court on Wednesday found Danish inventor Peter Madsen guilty of the premeditated murder and sexual assault of Swedish journalist Kim Wall on his homemade submarine last year, handing him a life sentence.
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Amid Sex Assault Claims, Delay Likely For 2018 Nobel Literature Prize
The Swedish Academy, plunged into crisis over allegations of rape and sexual assault by the husband of one its members, may postpone the 2018 Nobel Literature Prize, Swedish Radio reported on Wednesday.
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The Swedish Stanford Students Who Rescued An Unconscious Sexual Assault Victim Speak Out
Days after a sexual assault victim wrote and then read a powerful letter to her Stanford University attacker, the two graduate students who intervened during the assault said they were moved by her words.
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Swedish Prosecutors drop Julian Assange Sexual Assault Probe
Swedish prosecutors dropped a sexual assault probe against Julian Assange on Thursday after the time limit on the case expired, but still want to question the WikiLeaks founder about a rape allegation.
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Swedish Prosecutors Plan to Question Julian Assange in June or July
Swedish prosecutors plan to question WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange at Ecuador's embassy in London in June or July, the prosecutor said on Monday.
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Swedish Court Hears Julian Assange Bid to Drop Arrest Warrant
A Swedish court was set to rule Wednesday if an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for alleged sexual assault should be dropped.
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Swedish Court to Decide on WikiLeaks Founder's Fate
A Swedish court will hold a public hearing on Wednesday to determine if an arrest warrant against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for alleged sexual assault should be dropped.
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In Sweden, sex assault gets little tolerance
When Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, asked two Swedish women out on dates in August, he may not have known that Swedish laws protecting women in their sexual encounters include wide-ranging definitions of sexual assault and rape. Now Mr. Assange, an Australian who is currently in Britain, faces an extradition request from Swedish prosecut...
