Russell Brand charged with sexual offences

Actor and comedian Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The allegations relate to incidents between 1999 and 2005 involving four women. Brand denies the allegations and will appear in court in London on 2 May.

First Person Jailed for Cyber-Flashing Offence

Nicholas Hawkes has been jailed for 66 weeks for cyber-flashing, sending unsolicited explicit photos to a 15-year-old and a woman. Cyber flashing refers to sending unsolicited sexual images via social media, dating apps, or text messages. This became an offence in England and Wales on January 31 under the Online Safety Act.