The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

Online sexual abuse now at severe levels

The growing threat of sexual harassment on social media is having a severe impact on children and the young, according to Thailand

Bangkok Post · Sep 17, 2024

Women say they were failed by sexual abuse investigation of Oregon doctor

Dozens of ex-patients of David Farley say police and state failures meant he was not indicted despite years of abuse

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2024

New Orleans Catholic church offers $62.5m after abuse victims seek $1bn

Archdiocese’s proposal comes as survivors of sexual abuse by clergy request ‘very reasonable’ $1bn to settle claims

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2024

French Cities, Schools Shake Off Name Of Charity Icon Accused Of Abuse

Cities and villages across France are scrambling to rid themselves of plaques while schools are moving to change their names following a raft of posthumous sexual abuse accusations against a charity icon who was showered with accolades in his lifetime.

International Business Times · Sep 11, 2024

French charity turns its back on founding father accused of sexual abuse

The French charity Emmaus has taken steps to distance itself from its founder, the late Abbé Pierre, following serious new allegations of sexual abuse. An investigation by French public radio found uncovered that the once venerated priest attempted to silence his critics.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2024

Maryland Supreme Court hears arguments on child sex abuse lawsuits

The Supreme Court of Maryland is considering the constitutionality of a 2023 law that ended the state’s statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits following a report that exposed widespread wrongdoing within the Archdiocese of Baltimore

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2024

Maryland Supreme Court Considers Constitutionality Of Child Abuse Law

The Maryland Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of a law eliminating the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits, following ...

Top News · Sep 10, 2024

France reels from new sex abuse allegations against Emmaus charity founder Abbé Pierre

Charities set up by France’s most famous Catholic priest, Abbé Pierre, are distancing themselves from their founder following a fresh wave of sexual assault allegations against a man once best known for his fight against homelessness and poverty. Emmaus International – which has more than 400 organisations worldwide – announced…

France 24 · Sep 10, 2024

Abuse inquiry reform, ballooning debt in Tas budget

Tasmania's soon-to-be-delivered budget will include $423 million for reform after an inquiry into child sexual abuse found government failings over decades.

AAP · Sep 10, 2024

Pope Francis speaks out against ‘every kind of abuse’ of children in East Timor visit

Pope Francis spoke out against child sexual abuse during his visit to East Timor on Monday, indirectly acknowledging a long-running abuse scandal involving independence hero Bishop Carlos Ximenes Belo. Thousands of devotees journeyed from remote areas and crossed the Indonesian border to witness the first papal visit since the country…

France 24 · Sep 9, 2024