The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

‘Protest should not have turned communal’: Nainital girl who spoke for unity

On April 30, the Nainital police learnt of about the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl, following tension spread in the hill city. As news of the victim’s medical examination spread, some Hindu organisations started protesting outside the police station. Gradually this protest turned violent.

Newslaundry · May 3, 2025

Watchdog Accuses Papal Contenders Of Ignoring Sex Abuse

As cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, campaigners warned Friday that neither of the frontrunners, Pietro Parolin nor Luis Antonio Tagle, would protect children and stamp out clerical sex abuse.

International Business Times · May 2, 2025

New Mexico Parents Forced 8 Children to Live in 'Underground Cave' While Enduring Years of Sexual Abuse: Police

Valerie and Melvin Cordell are accused of abusing their eight children for years while forcing them to live in "underground caves," their daughter told police.

Latin Times · May 2, 2025

Public service child abuse reports spike after inquiry

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in institutions has resulted in a substantial rise in misconduct allegations against public servants.

AAP · May 1, 2025

LA County pays out $4 billion to victims abused in juvenile facilities and foster homes - the largest payment in US history

Record settlement comes after a 2020 California law waiving the statute of limitations and giving sexual abuse survivors three years to come forward

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Tories ‘sat on their hands’ after inquiry into child sexual abuse, minister says

Dame Nia Griffith said the Government has ‘already announced a comprehensive set of plans’ to ‘prevent the horror of child sexual abuse’.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2025

Virginia Giuffre’s family share her final letter before Epstein victim’s death

Sexual abuse survivor and campaigner calls on world to ‘stand together to fight for the future of victims’

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Abuse survivors demand next pope enact zero-tolerance policy, identify cardinals with poor records

A coalition of survivors of clergy sexual abuse are demanding that cardinals entering the conclave will pick a pope who will adopt a universal zero-tolerance policy for abuse

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Los Angeles County approves $4 billion payout to settle sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities

Los Angeles County officials have approved a $4 billion payout to settle nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in juvenile facilities since 1959

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025

Football life ban for ‘Capello’ but Gabon’s abuse questions are far from over

Former coach’s conduct is said to be the tip of the iceberg and Fifa continues to investigate matters related to abuse

The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2025