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New lawsuit alleges Catholic clergy abuse drove Baltimore attorney, banker to his death

The family of Francis X. Gallagher Jr., an investment banker and former law partner at Venable LLP, filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Baltimore that claims the sexual abuse Gallagher suffered as a child at the hands of a Catholic priest eventually led to him fatally overdosing at age 62 last…

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Ex-Windsor Castle verger Clive McCleester guilty of historic child sex abuse

Clive McCleester has admitted child sexual abuse while he was working at Southwark Cathedral in the 1980s

Evening Standard

A trauma-focused therapy is helping Ukrainian children besieged by war – a clinical psychologist explains how it could bring resilience to kids around the world

Childhood trauma is a global health problem. Every year, up to 1 billion children worldwide experience some form of emotional, physical or sexual abuse. More than two-thirds of children report at least one traumatic event by age 16.

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Police search Cologne archdiocese in sexual abuse perjury inquiry

Archbishop under investigation on suspicion of falsely testifying about when he became aware of clergy sexual abuse

The Guardian - UK

Scientology sued by worker who claims she was forced to marry abuser

After Church of Scientology officials learned in 1991 that a 16-year-old religious worker claimed to have been sexually assaulted, they failed to report the allegations to police and instead arranged for the girl to marry her abuser, according to a lawsuit unsealed last week in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

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Supreme Court lets lawsuits over team doctor's sexual abuse proceed against Ohio State

The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision that allows more than 230 men to sue Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by a university doctor, the late Richard Strauss

The Independent UK

London doctor jailed for running website that shared child sex abuse videos

Dr Kabir Garg, 33, was a moderator on a site called ‘The Annex’ which shared hundreds of child abuse links to thousands of people every day

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Notorious paedophile coach admits sexual abuse of three more boys

The former professional cricketer is increasingly likely to die in jail.

The Canberra Times

The sex abuse convictions of a man at the center of a tribal sovereignty ruling have been reversed

A federal appeals court has overturned the sexual abuse convictions of an Oklahoma man at the center of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on tribal sovereignty

The Independent UK

Woman whose sexual abuser was set free seeks new ruling after losing lawsuit against prosecutor

A Louisiana woman who was 16 when her boss coerced her to perform a sex act was aghast when a judge let the man walk free on probation

The Independent UK

Edinburgh broadcaster hits out as 'abuser teacher' lives life of luxury overseas

Iain Wares is still living in an upmarket retirement community in South Africa, four years after a raft of allegations of brutal physical and sexual abuse against him were made public

Edinburgh Live

Scots broadcaster Nicky Campbell's "devastation" as abuser teacher Iain Wares lives life of luxury

The Scots broadcaster has blasted delays at bringing Wares, 83, to justice from his retirement community in Cape Town, South Africa.

Daily Record

Colorado Supreme Court strikes law allowing child sex abuse lawsuits from decades past

Colorado’s Supreme Court struck down a law Tuesday that gave childhood sexual abuse victims a three year window to sue over abuses as far back as the 1960s

The Independent UK

Sexual abuse survivor encourages victims to come forward on anniversary of verdict against uncle

Anita Byrne waived her right to anonymity in order to identify her uncle Paul Farrell, who sexually abused her on several instances in 1992

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Six policemen booked for custodial torture of migratory tribes from Tamil Nadu

In a sensational development, six policemen have been booked for alleged custodial torture and sexual abuse of ten suspects hailing from Tamil Nadu. According to sources, as part of their investigation into a theft case under Puthalapattu police limits, the Chittoor police picked up ten persons, including two minors aged…

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Police investigate nearly 2000 cases of online child sex abuse

ALMOST 2000 cases of child online sex abuse have been investigated by Police Scotland over the past year, as they warn of a "horrific trade in…

The Independent UK

Pope Francis expresses concern and dismay over alleged abuse by priests in Bolivia

Pope Francis has expressed concern — and dismay — over allegations of sexual abuse committed by priests in Bolivia

Irish Mirror

Probe launched into lead singer of German metal band Rammstein following accusations by Irish woman

Till Lindemann has been accused of alleged sexual abuse and abuse of power against young female fans of the band

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Carlos Santana has ‘compassion’ for parents’ friend who sexually abused him

NEW YORK — Carlos Santana isn’t letting the painful experiences of his past, including the sexual abuse he endured as a child, dictate his view of those responsible.

Daily Record

Twisted Scots predator caged for sexual abuse of 14 women and young girls

Peter Buller was jailed at the High Court in Edinburgh and placed on the sex offenders register.

The Guardian - US

Bill Cosby sued by nine more women in Nevada over sexual assault allegations

Lawsuit against actor filed after Republican governor signed ‘lookback law’ eliminating deadline on sexual abuse cases

The Independent UK

How is the King connected to the farm schools where children suffered abuse?

The Prince’s Trust became legally liable for Fairbridge after it took over the charity and absorbed all its assets in 2012.

The Independent UK

Farm school victim was threatened after accusing war hero of child sexual abuse

Robert Stephens was eight when he was sent from the UK to a rural farm school in Australia where he suffered years of physical and sexual abuse.

The Conversation

Events in Bolivia and Brazil may signal a turning point for the Catholic Church's sexual abuse crisis in Latin America

Demonstrations in Bolivia in recent weeks have been directed at a seemingly unusual target: the Catholic Church.

The Independent UK

Judge lets columnist amend defamation claim with over $10 million demand for damages from Trump

A federal judge says a columnist who won a $5 million sexual abuse and defamation jury award against Donald Trump can update a similar lawsuit in a bid for over $10 million more in damages from the ex-president

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