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Former resident of Retta Dixon home successfully sues federal government, Australian Indigenous Ministries

A former resident of a notorious home for Stolen Generations children has successfully sued the federal government and a religious group for sexual abuse he suffered in their care.

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French Senate report denounces sexual abuse in porn industry

A French Senate delegation says sexual and physical abuse in France’s porn industry is “systemic” and lawmakers should better regulate the production of violent videos

The Independent UK

Pornhub partners with child abuse charities to intercept illegal activity

The world’s largest adult website will generate a pop-up if users input one of 28,000 key words linked to the abuse of children

The Guardian - UK

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Sexual abuse survivors, child migrants vow to fight for Tuart Place support service amid eviction threat

A crucial support service for sexual abuse survivors in Western Australia's port city vows to fight the Christian Brothers over the possible sale of their headquarters.

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Knicks' Tom Thibodeau on vetting of assistant coach Rick Brunson: ‘Very comfortable with who he is’

NEW YORK — Tom Thibodeau said the Knicks vetted Rick Brunson like any other employee but wouldn’t disclose if the team investigated allegations of harassment and sexual abuse levied against the assistant coach.

Tribune News Service

‘Silence is the crime’: Patrice Evra on surviving abuse and his work with the WHO

Last year, the former Manchester United and France footballer revealed the sexual abuse he experienced at 13. Now, he is determined to help protect children worldwide

The Guardian - UK

Babysitter Jareth Harries-Markham jailed for repeated sexual abuse of children in his care

An experienced WA prosecutor is almost brought to tears as he details the sexual abuse of 16 young girls, some of them just babies, by a man who was being paid to babysit them.

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3 retired priests investigated for allegations of sexual abuse of minors nearly 50 years ago, Chicago archdiocese says

The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked three retired priests to stay out of ministry while it investigates allegations of sexual abuse of minors from nearly 50 years ago, according to a news release from the archdiocese.

Chicago Tribune

Olympic abuse scandal: A strange twist

Center for SafeSport is supposed to investigate alleged abusers. But no one has accused Jonathan Little of a crime

Salon

CBI launches 'Op Meghachakra' against online child sexual abuse in 20 states and UTs

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Saturday launched 'Operation Meghchakra', in 20 states and UTs, across the country, against the circulation and sharing of child sexual abuse material online. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Operation Megh Chakra: 50 under CBI scanner over child pornography

CBI conducts pan-India searches after receiving inputs from Interpol’s Singapore unit, which, in turn, got information from New Zealand authorities about the sale and circulation of child sexual abuse material online

The Hindu

UN boss seeks ‘urgent report’ after S Sudan sex abuse allegations

Comments come after investigation by The New Humanitarian and Al Jazeera finds such cases have gone unchecked for years.

Al Jazeera

Andrew Cooper, from college star to activist: ‘The NCAA does not exist to protect athletes’

The former track and cross-country runner sees systemic failure in how universities and the NCAA handle issues around mental health and sexual abuse allegations

The Guardian - US

Woman who accused Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears of child sexual abuse drops lawsuit

LOS ANGELES — Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are no longer facing a child sexual abuse lawsuit filed earlier this month, the Los Angeles Times has confirmed.

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Marilyn Manson sexual abuse investigation turned over to Los Angeles County DA

LOS ANGELES — A 19-month sexual abuse investigation into Marilyn Manson by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has been sent to District Attorney George Gascón for a decision on whether to file criminal charges against the singer.

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Former Central Coast mayor and homelessness advocate Laurie Maher awaits verdict in child sex abuse trial

Former Central Coast Mayor and homelessness advocate Laurie Mayor is on trial for the alleged historical sexual abuse of four boys at a juvenile justice facility near Gosford.

Tribune News Service

Woody Allen says he plans to retire from filmmaking after upcoming movie

Oscar-winning director Woody Allen, who has been ostracized from most of Hollywood over renewed allegations of sexual abuse by his daughter, Dylan Farrow, says he’s done with movies.

Tribune News Service

Former NY women’s prison detainees pursue lawsuit over sex assault and abuse by guards at closed Manhattan lockup

Like other state prisoners from New York City, A.Q. wanted to be closer to home — so much so she lobbied the state correction commissioner to finish her sentence at a Manhattan women’s prison.

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The Guardian - US

Utah polygamist sect accused of indoctrination, rape and child marriage

Kingston Group hit with lawsuit from former members that alleges unpaid labor, sexual abuse and human trafficking

The Independent UK

More coaches named in South Carolina cheerleader abuse suit

A lawsuit alleging the rampant sexual abuse of underage athletes at a competitive cheerleading gym in South Carolina has been amended to name six more coaches as defendants and three more accusers

Chicago Sun-Times

Now that R. Kelly’s locked up, maybe he can get some real help

And maybe his conviction and sentencing might also prompt other sexual abusers to get the psychiatric help they need before it’s too late.

Chicago Sun-Times

Here are the counts R. Kelly was found guilty of — and the ones he wasn’t

The disgraced R&B superstar was found guilty of abusing three girls in federal court in Chicago Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Polanski ordered to stand trial in France for defaming accuser

Filmmaker Roman Polanski has been ordered to stand trial in France for allegedly defaming a British actress who accused him of sexual abuse. The 89-year-old Franco-Polish director has faced a series of sexual assault claims, though he has never been tried in France.

Los Angeles Times

Trauma, therapy and lambing: How Marcus Mumford turned torment into healing

LOS ANGELES — Marcus Mumford opens his debut solo album with the most personal and straightforward — and probably the finest — song he's ever released: "Cannibal," a stark acoustic ballad (at least until it erupts with pounding drums and pealing guitars) about the sexual abuse Mumford endured when he…

Chicago Tribune

R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago results in split verdict; singer faces possibility of longer prison term after conviction on child pornography charges

CHICAGO — It took more than two decades for “Jane” to come forward about the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of her godfather, R&B superstar R. Kelly.

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