The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Accused fraudsters 'sought millions from abuse claims'

An alleged syndicate of ten people stood to make nearly $4 million by submitting fraudulent historical child sex abuse claims, police claim.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

Alleged claim farm kingpin used law firm to get fraudulent $650,000 sexual abuse payout, police allege

Fotis Frank Antonios facing 21 charges, including inciting individuals into making fraudulent claims of historical child sexual assault

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2025

Women seeking asylum in UK allege sexual abuse in mixed-sex hotels

Claims of sexual violence made against other asylum seekers and staff include case of a 14-year-old who was allegedly raped

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2025

Wade Robson suffered 'terrifying' backlash from Michael Jackson fans

Wade Robson suffered a "terrifying" backlash from Michael Jackson fans after he details allegations of sexual abuse against the late King of Pop in 2019 documentary 'Leaving Neverland'.

BANG Premier · Mar 19, 2025

Sexual misconduct allegations in UN missions topped 100 in 2024, UN says

A U.N. report says allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation in U.N. peacekeeping and political missions topped 100 for the third time in the last 10 years in 2024

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Judge rules possession of AI-generated child porn could be protected under First Amendment

A 42-year-old man was charged with four counts last May related to his alleged production, distribution, and possession of AI-generated child sexual abuse material

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

AI 'Reshaping' Organised Crime, Warns Europol

Artificial intelligence is turbocharging organised crime, from creating child sexual abuse images to money laundering via cryptocurrency, Europol warned Tuesday, with advances like quantum computing only poised to make things worse.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

Things to know about the former megachurch pastor charged with child sexual abuse

A former pastor of a Texas megachurch has surrendered to authorities in Oklahoma on child sex abuse charges

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Police investigate 'non-recent child sexual abuse' at Scottish school

POLICE have opened a probe into reports of non-recent sexual abuse at a Scottish secondary school ...

The National (Scotland) · Mar 17, 2025

Social media platforms face huge fines under UK’s new digital safety laws

Platforms must safeguard against content such as terrorist and child sexual abuse material under Online Safety Act

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2025