#sexual abuse
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Abuse in Canberra youth detention: 13 allege guard's assault
Four men describe sexual abuse by guard Brett Dennis at Quamby and Bimberi youth detention centres between 2003 and 2013. The ACT government faces civil claims and accusations of stonewalling.
the Guardian · 4m
Hugh Hefner's Widow Criticises 'Playboy' Movie
Hugh Hefner's widow asks Jessica Biel to reconsider starring in 'Playmates' film after abuse claims.
NME · 1m
Former Catonsville priest found guilty of sexual abuse
Former Catholic priest William Mannion Jr. convicted of sexually abusing a Catonsville student in the 1990s after 42-year-old victim testified.
The Banner · 1m
FKA Twigs Lawsuit Against Shia LaBeouf
FKA Twigs sues Shia LaBeouf after actor voids NDA to discuss sexual abuse claims.
Pitchfork · 1m
Dennis Hastert, disgraced House speaker, dies at 84
The longest-serving Republican speaker faced prison after covering up sexual abuse allegations from his time as a wrestling coach.
NBC News · 3m
Ex-Maryland Detention Worker Sentenced for Sexual Abuse
Ronald Neverdon, former Charles H. Hickey Jr. School employee, gets 10 years for sexually abusing 11 boys between 1968 and 1991.
The Banner · 1m
Pope calls abuse in Church a 'scourge' during France visit
Pope Leo urges French bishops to root out sexual abuse in the Catholic Church during a four-day visit to Lourdes and Paris.
BBC News · 2m
Baltimore teacher arrested after missing
Baltimore parents search for missing science teacher turns to arrest.
The Banner · 1m
Chicago Customs Agent Convicted of Sexual Assault
Chicago customs agent Luis Uribe sentenced to prison after admitting to sexual assault of four sex workers in 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · 2m
Harrods seeks to recoup abuse compensation from Fayed's estate
The luxury retailer claims it will recover every penny paid to survivors from the late billionaire's assets, contradicting its stated acceptance of responsibility.
the Guardian · 2m
CPD timekeeper arrested for abusing 14-year-old girl
A Chicago Police Department employee is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a minor he met on a dating app, plying her with drugs and alcohol over months.
Chicago Sun-Times · 3m
Ex-teacher sentenced to 3 years for abusing student
A Baltimore County judge imposed a harsher sentence than guidelines recommended for a Spanish teacher's sexual abuse of a middle school student.
The Banner · 1m
Students who exposed their abusive teacher
Former pupils at an Indonesian boarding school secretly recorded their head teacher's attempts to silence them, then pursued justice together.
BBC News · 3m
Congress votes to hold Leon Black in contempt over Epstein NDAs
The House escalates its fight with a billionaire Epstein associate who refuses to turn over confidential agreements that may silence abuse survivors.
Business Insider · 1m
Teen daycare volunteer charged with abusing children
A North Dakota teenager faces nine felony counts for alleged sexual abuse of multiple young children at a Devils Lake daycare.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Abuse victim appeals church defamation case to Texas Supreme Court
Cindy Clemishire is fighting to overturn a dismissal that cited religious freedom protections.
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 2m
Iran coordinated killing and torture of protesters, Amnesty says
Leaked documents reveal the brutal crackdown on women-led protests after Mahsa Amini's death in custody.
the Guardian · 1m
Prison guard sentenced for sexually abusing inmates
Danny Spyker used his position as corrections officer and cook supervisor to abuse two inmates at a federal prison in Illinois.
Chicago Sun-Times · 1m
Baltimore church sales won't help abuse survivors
The archdiocese has sold churches for millions, but a judge ruled that money can't go to the 900+ people seeking settlements.
The Banner · 3m
The £150m bill Harrods did not budget for
275 women's claims against Mohamed Al Fayed and Harrods could run to three times what the store set aside.
the Guardian · 2m