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Self-Styled Godman Asaram Granted 6-Month Bail by Rajasthan High Court Due to Medical Concerns
Oct 29, 2025 11:33 pm CST
The Rajasthan High Court has granted six months' bail to 84-year-old Asaram Bapu on medical grounds. The self-styled godman, who has been serving a life sentence since 2018 for raping a minor, had previously received interim bail three times. His counsel argued that proper treatment for his prolonged illness was not possible in jail, while the prosecution opposed the plea.
US Fugitive Nicholas Rossi Sentenced to Prison After Faking Death to Evade Rape Charges
Oct 21, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Nicholas Rossi, a 38-year-old American who faked his own death and fled to Scotland, has been sentenced to five-years-to-life imprisonment for a 2008 rape in Utah. After being extradited back to the US in January 2024, Rossi was convicted despite elaborate attempts to conceal his identity, including publishing a false obituary and assuming multiple aliases. He faces a second sentencing in November for another rape conviction.
French Rape Trial: Gisele Pelicot Confronts Defendant Who Denies Assaulting Her Despite Video Evidence
Oct 08, 2025 07:37 pm CST
In a high-profile French rape case, 72-year-old Gisele Pelicot confronted defendant Husamettin Dogan who continues to deny assaulting her despite extensive video evidence. Pelicot, whose husband admitted to drugging her and inviting dozens of strangers to rape her over nearly a decade, firmly stated she "never" consented to any sexual acts with Dogan. The case has gained international attention as Pelicot has become a symbol in the fight against sexual violence, emphasizing that perpetrators, not victims, should bear the shame.
Asaram's Photo Worship At Surat Hospital Sparks Row
Sep 24, 2025 02:20 am CST
A controversy erupted after followers of Asaram Bapu, who is serving life sentences in two cases of rape, purportedly performed a puja ritual by putting up his photo on the premises of Surat Civil Hospital.