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Daily Mail
24-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Mother, 29, 'held as a sex slave in police cell by cops who took turns raping her during horrifying nine-month ordeal' in Brazil
A Brazilian mother has claimed she was repeatedly raped by police officers in front of her newborn baby for nine months after being held as a sex slave in a prison cell. The 29-year-old woman said officers took it in turns to abuse her at a police station in Santo Antonio do Ica in the rural state of Amazonas. A lawyer acting for the woman, who is part of Amazonian Kokama indigenous community, said the attacks began after she was arrested and accused of domestic violence against her husband. But when she was taken to the remote police station, officers threw her in a cell with male inmates and told her there was an outstanding warrant for her arrest. She then allegedly became a sex slave to the officers who systematically raped her until she was released in August 2023. The woman is now demanding nearly £67,000 in compensation from the state for the horrific abuse she suffered. According to an affidavit, the woman's ordeal was so traumatic that she tried to kill herself several times. 'The psychological damages of the gang rape committed in the presence of the newborn and during the period of imprisonment caused her permanent damage,' the document said. Additionally, the level of abuse she suffered was so physically brutal that two years later she continues to suffer from uncontrollable bleeding in the uterus, her legal team said. 'The physical pain acquired as a result of sexual violence is added to the deep psychological wound that marked the Plaintiff's soul. 'The depression, the suicide attempts inside the prison and the constant fear are silent witnesses to the barbarity suffered.' Lead attorney Dacimar de Souza Carneiro noted that the abuse happened everywhere in the station - from the cell to the kitchen and even in the weapons arsenal. 'The rapes happened at night, during shifts. In all areas of the police station. The other prisoners didn't say anything because they were also tortured.' And when she begged them not to rape her in front of her baby son, cops reportedly told her: 'We're the ones in charge here.' When she was not being raped, the document alleges that she was locked in the police station's only cell with other men and lived in constant fear of further attacks. The victim identified four military police officers and a municipal guard as the perpetrators. She was only spared when she was transferred to a women's jail in August 2023, and she told wardens about what had happened to her. The Amazonas Public Security Secretariat and the Civil Police say they are investigating her allegations.
News24
26-05-2025
- Business
- News24
Prasa's R2.5bn train flop; Malema's Trump card: Today's top 7 stories in 7 minutes
Graphic by Sharlene Rood/News24 News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature. Cape Town couple in alleged sex slave case out on R50k bail A Cape Town couple, aged 47 and 38, facing charges including rape, human trafficking, and drug possession, have been granted R50 000 bail each by the Western Cape High Court. The court overturned a previous denial of bail, imposing strict conditions such as surrendering passports and regular police check-ins, after the couple argued the State's case was weak. The couple, accused of offences against a 26-year-old former employee and their own 5-year-old child, deny all allegations, claiming the complainant had a consensual agreement and is now resentful of losing her job. Mlungisi Louw/Gallo Images/Volksblad Asbestos 'scam': Cholota's lawyers say State failed to show extradition was lawful Moroadi Cholota's legal team criticised the State for not calling NPA officials to testify in the trial-within-a-trial regarding her extradition. Cholota's lawyers argued that the NPA lacked the authority to request her extradition, citing a Supreme Court of Appeal ruling. The court has postponed the case to 3 June for judgment on Cholota's special plea challenging the court's jurisdiction. DERAILED: Prasa blows R2.5bn fixing trains and then discards them to rot in depots Prasa has paid R2.5 billion to contractors to repair old trains that are not being used, with plans to spend R7.5 billion by 2027 on this project. A forensic investigation revealed that the refurbished trains are discarded in depots, and some Prasa executives questioned the project's value. The report recommends declaring the expenditure irregular and pursuing criminal charges against those involved in potential fraud. Malema's Trump card? EFF leader convinced White House has boosted party's election hopes Julius Malema claims the EFF is more powerful after being discussed during the Ramaphosa-Trump meeting in the White House. Malema criticised Ramaphosa for highlighting South Africa's crime crisis in the US, saying it will harm tourism. The EFF is campaigning in the Free State ahead of a by-election, hoping to gain control of Ward 16 in the Ngwathe municipality. Joan Cros/NurPhoto via Getty Images Starlink: Malatsi's moves align with GNU's five-year plan A proposed directive in SA could allow satellite services like Starlink to offer foreign firms a workaround to black shareholding requirements, aligning with the government's five-year plan. Experts say the rules are due for a change, although certain vulnerable industry players, such as small rural ISPs, will need to be protected from the impact of large satellite services. The proposed policy directive is likely to be contested, with concerns raised about bypassing legislative frameworks and the potential negative impact on local empowerment imperatives. Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images 'This is a disaster!': Sundowns' easiest, trickiest Champions League clash in Cairo Mamelodi Sundowns will travel to Cairo for the second leg of the CAF Champions League final against Pyramids FC, with many Egyptians surprisingly supporting Sundowns due to Pyramids' unpopularity. Pyramids FC faces numerous challenges, including a congested schedule, lack of fan support, and alleged bias from Egyptian football authorities, making this a tricky match for Sundowns despite appearing easier on paper. Coach Miguel Cardoso emphasises the importance of showing a champion's attitude in difficult situations and taking responsibility for mistakes, as Sundowns aims to overcome the 1-1 draw from the first leg and win in Cairo. READ MORE GWM
CBS News
09-05-2025
- CBS News
Florida man accused of trying to have teen "sex slave" killed before she could testify, sheriff says
A Treasure Coast man is accused of trying to have a teenage girl, who he forced to sign a "sex slave contract in 2021," killed before she could testify against him. "This guy is an absolute animal," Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers said. According to his arrest warrant, 70-year-old Andrew Mustapick of Vero Beach reportedly made the girl sign a contract to be his sex slave two days a week, in exchange for him buying a car for her friend. When the teen went to the authorities, Mustapick was arrested. Months later, he signed a plea deal and was scheduled to be sentenced in June, according to the sheriff's office "His plan was to withdraw the plea deal," Flowers said. "And then if the victim is no longer here, he essentially gets sentenced to nothing." Mustapick allegedly initially offered the girl $40,000 in exchange for not testifying against him, according to the warrant. Flowers said he then reportedly offered another $50,000 to have her killed if she decided to testify. Flowers said the person who alerted them about the alleged murder-for-hire plot is a "hero" in this case "So, in March we were notified of this," Flowers said. "Thank you to the person who came forward. We're not identifying them at this time. But we would not be here today if it weren't for that person that came forward and let us know about this." Mustapick remains in jail on a $7,000 bond.
