The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Gary Glitter pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges against eight-year-old girl

Glitter was accompanied by a lawyer in prison

The Independent UK · Sep 2

D4vd's High-Profile Lawyers Drop Him as He Moves to Public Defender Despite $2M Net Worth

D4vd's high-profile private lawyers withdrew at a 31 August 2026 hearing, where the singer pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and unlawful mutilation of human remains.

International Business Times UK · Aug 31

Sadistic online exploitation: five warning signs for parents – and how to keep young people safe

Offenders use threats and manipulation to coerce victims to produce imagery or livestream sexually explicit acts, self-harm or animal cruelty. How can you protect your child?

The Guardian - AU · Aug 30

Texas Groomer Sentenced to 50 Years Without Parole After Telling Child Abuse Is 'What Dads Do to Sons'

A Montgomery County jury sentenced Bernabe Mendiola to 50 years without parole for continuous sexual abuse of a young child, highlighting the importance of vigilance in child protection.

International Business Times UK · Aug 27

Court rules terminally ill woman can access payout

A court order preventing a child sexual abuse survivor from accessing $1.4 million in compensation has been lifted despite opposition from state lawyers.

AAP · Aug 26

Former child star sues Disney over alleged rape by ex-employee when she was 14

‘Mr. Doe’s sexual abuse of Ms Bolleau was apparent to the adults on Disney’s set,’ the lawsuit claims

The Independent UK · Aug 25

Church Elder Under House Arrest After Planning Sex With 9-Year-Old and Sexually Exploiting Child He Babysat

Andrew Buzzell, a Vermont church elder, faces federal charges for distributing child sexual abuse material. He is under home incarceration, with allegations involving a purported 9-year-old girl and a child he babysat.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

A childhood sexual abuse allegation has rocked our family – what should we do?

Make the victim feel safe and able to talk at their own pace, and consider any danger the perpetrator currently presents to younger members of the family

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Jaafar Jackson Says 'Michael 2' Will Tell His Uncle's Side of Child Abuse Allegations

Jaafar Jackson reveals 'Michael 2' will address child sexual abuse allegations against Michael Jackson from the singer's perspective, aiming to provide insight into his later years.

International Business Times UK · Aug 21

NSW Police Investigate Sexual Abuse Allegations Linked To Byron Bay’s Music Community

A specialist NSW Police task force is investigating historic sexual abuse allegations linked to Byron Bay’s early-2000s music community.

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21