Sexual abuse

I am deeply distressed at the news that has come to light in the last 24 hours, and my thoughts are with any children who may have been harmed.

— Meghan Markle, in a statement to The Associated Press following The Sun's report.

We recognise that unequal gender and power relations continue to expose women to sexual exploitation, including demands for sexual favours in exchange for employment and other opportunities. Such conduct constitutes a grave abuse of power and must be eliminated from our society.

— ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu: statement after the ANC's decision to address gender-based exploitation and uphold women's rights.

None of this could be done by just one man. This was something that was facilitated, that was made possible by handlers, by lawyers, by accountants, by others who have yet to face real consequences.

— Raúl Torrez, New Mexico Attorney General, at a news conference

My mum’s dying at the moment and I haven’t been able to see her (because) I’ve got a cold… she’s got days.

— Katie Price, testifying at Lewes Crown Court about her mother’s illness.

"Protecting women and holding predators accountable isn't a slogan. It's been one of my top priorities in Congress. For too long, survivors have faced broken systems while predators exploited loopholes and walked free," Mace said in her statement.— Statement by Rep. Nancy Mace in a post-arrests statement describing her legislative priorities to protect victims of sexual assault and hold perpetrators accountable.

It is imperative that Cornell be willing to examine itself with the same rigor we expect of others. We want to understand not just what happened in 2024, but how Cornell can become a leader in preventing sexual violence, supporting those who come forward and responding to allegations rigorously, fairly and compassionately, Smalling said.

— Anne Meinig Smalling, chair of Cornell's Board of Trustees, commenting on the announced independent review of Cornell's handling of sexual misconduct.