The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

E. Jean Carroll Triumphs Over Donald Trump In Civil Suit

A jury found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation.

Marie Claire · May 9, 2023

AOC shows support for calls to cancel Trump town hall on CNN after E Jean Carroll verdict

CNN is set to hold a town hall on Wednesday evening

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

A sexual abuse ruling. 26 accusations. Yet Trump is still frontrunner to be the next President

At least 26 women have credibly accused Donald Trump of sexual assault, non-consensual touching and kissing, as Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · May 9, 2023

Violence in pornography referenced in child-on-child sex abuse cases – research

The most common acts documented were name-calling while the most common category of sexual violence was physical aggression.

The Independent UK · May 8, 2023

Secrets in the suitcase that still haunt Anglican church sexual abuse survivor Beth Heinrich

Beth Heinrich has become the public face of a battle to see the Anglican church admit its failings in its handling of historical child sexual abuse claims, holding onto a battered, brown suitcase of "love letters", photographs and trinkets.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

Andhra Pradesh: Missing of differently-abled woman from rehabilitation centre raises many doubts

The missing of a differently-abled woman, allegedly a victim and a witness in a sexual abuse case, is raising many eyebrows. The 21-year-old hearing and speech-impaired woman went missing from a private school for visually impaired persons at Gunadala in Vijayawada on March 22. The woman, an orphan, has been…

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

After acrimonious resignation, Pope tells abuse commission to 'move forward'

Pope Francis on Friday praised the work of an international Vatican commission on sexual abuse prevention, following the recent acrimonious resignation of a high-profile member who accused it of lacking transparency.

Reuters · May 5, 2023

Survivors welcome ruling stopping Marist Brothers using paedophile's death to block claim

'(Marist Brothers) should not, in my view, have the benefit of its own inaction', Justice Nicholas Chen said.

Newcastle Herald · May 5, 2023

Ex-governor candidate pleads guilty to child porn charges

An attorney who used his personal wealth to bankroll two unsuccessful runs for governor has pleaded guilty to possession of thousands of images of child sexual abuse

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Grace Tame says changes to wording of child sexual abuse offences in SA reflects seriousness of crime

The change is the result of a campaign being led by abuse survivor and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame, and is similar to changes made in other states.

ABC News · May 4, 2023