Survivors of rape and sexual abuse to have access to around-the-clock support The 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line is free and confidential The Independent UK · Aug 19
Florida governor suspends former close ally over child sexual abuse charges Michael Caruso, once praised by Ron DeSantis, removed from Palm Beach county civic official roles after arrest The Guardian - US · Aug 19
Republican Mike Caruso Backed Death Penalty for Paedophiles Before Arrest Over Grandson Sexual Abuse Former Florida lawmaker Mike Caruso, known for supporting the death penalty for child abusers, faces charges of sexually abusing his grandson; Gov DeSantis has suspended him from his clerk position International Business Times UK · Aug 19
Former snooker champion Graeme Dott on trial over child sexual abuse allegations The 49-year-old has pleaded not guilty to the charges The Independent UK · Aug 18
Supreme Court Delivers Humiliating Defeat to Donald Trump in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Lawsuit The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's final appeal to overturn E. Jean Carroll's $5 million civil judgment, solidifying the jury's 2023 verdict of sexual abuse and defamation. International Business Times UK · Aug 18
‘Message has gone home’: Govt presses Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username row Government's firm stance on child sexual abuse material prompts Meta's increased action. Discussions focus on algorithm adjustments and ensuring Indian laws are followed. The WhatsApp username row is under examination, affecting multiple messaging applications. Nations like Australia, the UK, and France share concerns over social media harms. Synthetically generated content… The Economic Times · Aug 18
US Supreme Court again rejects Donald Trump's bid to overturn $5 million E Jean Carroll verdict The US Supreme Court again rejected Donald Trump's attempt to overturn a civil verdict. A jury had previously found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E. Jean Carroll. This decision leaves a $5 million judgment in place, which Trump has now paid. Another separate $83.3 million verdict against… The Times of India · Aug 18
Roblox Creator Faces 195 New Child Sex Charges, 2 Animal Abuse Counts After Probation Check Finds Sex Doll A Louisiana man linked to Roblox faces 197 new felony counts after a probation check uncovered a child-sized sex doll and alleged abuse material International Business Times UK · Aug 17
xAI Faces Fresh Allegation Over Grok’s Role in Creating Child Abuse Material Elon Musk‘s xAI faces mounting legal pressure after a woman identified as Jane Doe 4 joined a lawsuit accusing the Grok chatbot of enabling the creation of child sexual abuse material. Benzinga · Aug 17
Trump rejected by Supreme Court in bid to grab millions back from E Jean Carroll over sex abuse verdict Conservative-led High Court shoots down Trump’s second attempt to reverse defamation and sexual abuse verdict The Independent UK · Aug 17
Christopher Berry-Dee is the UK’s all-time bestselling true crime author. Is he also a violent abuser of women and children? The British writer is known for his unique ability to get inside the heads of serial killers. But a Guardian investigation reveals multiple accusations of assault and child sexual abuse. What is the truth about the man described by his own daughter as ‘absolute evil’? The Guardian - UK · Aug 15
'Christian' YouTuber Accused of Letting Husband Sexually Abuse Their Daughter for Years A Missouri woman is charged with child endangerment after allegedly failing to protect her daughter from abuse. Her husband faces multiple charges, including child molestation and producing abuse material. International Business Times UK · Aug 14
California prisons failed to protect women inmates from staff sexual abuse: DOJ The federal government on Thursday gave California's prison system 49 days to remediate the conditions that enabled the rampant abuse The Independent UK · Aug 13
Former Australian Bishop Convicted of Sexually Abusing 2 Indigenous Men on 13 Charges Former bishop Christopher Saunders was convicted on 13 sexual abuse charges involving two Indigenous men, exposing disturbing parties, Church-funded alcohol, and a wider Vatican probe. International Business Times UK · Aug 13
The Conversation · Aug 13 How American society shields perpetrators of child sexual abuse Widespread denial accompanied the public exposure of Jeffrey Epstein’s decades-long sexual abuse and trafficking of girls and women.
AAP · Aug 13 Boozy ex-Catholic bishop convicted of sex abuse crimes A Catholic bishop who stepped down amid sex abuse claims has been found guilty at trial of abusing two young Indigenous men.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 13 Coach in DR Congo banned by Fifa for 20 years for sexual abuse still training young players A coach in the Democratic Republic of the Congo who was banned from football for 20 years by Fifa in March 2023 for sexual abuse of a minor is continuing to take charge of young players, the Guardian can reveal
Bangkok Post · Aug 12 PP takes flak over handling of abuse A coalition of 16 organisations working to combat gender-based violence has called on the People's Party (PP) to apologise to former MP Tisana Choonhavan over its handling of her sexual abuse allegations and launch an independent investigation into the case.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 11 Frankie McNair: Huge Ass Mindset review – a stellar comic finds laughs in the darkest places With charisma and craft, the Australian standup discusses childhood sexual abuse in a show with a healing quality
The Economic Times · Aug 11 Govt-Meta meeting later this week to assess progress after multiple rounds of talks A technical round of discussions followed on Friday, during which the social media company detailed how it plans to address the Centre's concerns over deepfakes, child sexual abuse material and unlabelled synthetically-generated content on its platforms. The government had asked Meta to take specific measures and report back on the…
International Business Times UK · Aug 10 Decades of Systemic Sexual Abuse at Elite Arts School Uncovered as Epstein and 47 Others Preyed on Minors An investigation at Interlochen Center for the Arts reveals 70 years of sexual abuse involving 47 adults, including allegations against Jeffrey Epstein.
The Conversation · Aug 9 What do parents want when it comes to childcare safety? More information for a start In recent weeks we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker. There have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and getting onto a busy street.
The Guardian - US · Aug 9 New Orleans Catholic high school agrees to second payout over child sexual abuse accusations Jesuit high school deal resolves lawsuit stemming from allegations of molestation by school janitor decades prior
The Economic Times · Aug 9 Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say government sources after MeitY talks India's government clarified Meta platforms must follow Indian laws and not just global policies. Officials stressed the need for greater local input and language understanding for content moderation. Zero tolerance for child sexual abuse material requires stronger, proactive measures from Meta. Concerns were raised about deepfakes and the repeated reappearance…
The Economic Times · Aug 8 Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding 'what-to-show-to-whom' fits intermediary status If a platform determines what content gets shown to users, it amounts to publishing, and platforms would then have to take responsibility for their actions. The issue assumes significance as intermediaries enjoy certain legal protections under the Act, subject to compliance with prescribed conditions.