The Latest Breaking News from Sexual Abuse

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.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 15, 2022

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…

Los Angeles Times · Sep 15, 2022

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.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 15, 2022

New Zealand child abuse survivors call for intervention from Pope Francis

A New Zealand group representing survivors of child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has called on Pope Francis to intervene in the redress process, claiming that church authorities were mishandling it and retraumatising victims.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

Tas abuse failings 'spanned governments'

An inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmania has been told about consistent institutional failings when it comes to kids' safety.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

System protects abusers, Tas survivor says

A child sexual abuse survivor has told a Tasmanian inquiry the state's system is geared towards protecting adults and not keeping children safe.

AAP · Sep 12, 2022

Child abuse survivor set to take Anglican Church in Tasmania to trial in legal precedent

A man who claims he was abused as a child by a notorious paedophile priest is taking the Anglican Church to trial — and for the first time in Tasmania, the church will contest the case at a trial.

ABC News · Sep 10, 2022

Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2022

Defense rests in R. Kelly’s federal trial, setting stage for closing arguments and possible verdict next week

CHICAGO — Derrel McDavid spent hours on the witness stand this week explaining that he once believed the mounting sexual abuse allegations against his boss, R&B superstar R. Kelly, were nothing more than lies from extortionists out for a payday.

Chicago Tribune · Sep 10, 2022

Bankruptcy judge approves $2.46 billion reorganization plan for Boy Scouts of America

A bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved a $2.46 billion Chapter 11 reorganization plan for the Boy Scouts of America, a decision that will directly impact more than 80,000 sexual abuse survivors

Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022