11 h. ago 5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say

The federal operation led to the arrest of more than 200 alleged child sexual abuse offenders, including five from Massachusetts, prosecutors said. The post 5 Mass. men arrested in nationwide operation to crack down on child sex abuse, prosecutors say appeared first on Boston.com.

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25 h. ago ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Charged with Sex Abuse, Assault

Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” is accused of sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend, choking her, and attacking her with a cinder block and a piece of lumber at his New York City home, according to a grand jury indictment. The post ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Star Michael Pitt Charged with Sex Abuse, Assault appeared first on Breitbart.

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28 h. ago Kentucky courthouse where sheriff allegedly killed judge plagued by sex abuse allegations: lawsuit

Former Sheriff Mickey Stines was named in a civil sexual abuse lawsuit and was deposed just days before allegedly killing Judge Kevin Mullins.

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65 h. ago $750 Million to Be Paid to Women Who Were Sexually Abused by Doctor

The settlement with Columbia University and NewYork-Presbyterian pushes the total bill for Robert A. Hadden’s actions to nearly $1 billion.

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3 d. ago Labour Party Government to Scrap Compensation Scheme for Child Sex Abuse Victims: Report

The leftist Labour Party government has reportedly scrapped a compensation programme for the victims of child sex abuse in Britain as part of its financial austerity measures. The post Labour Party Government to Scrap Compensation Scheme for Child Sex Abuse Victims: Report appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Survivors Urge Cardinals to Discuss Sex Abuse Crisis in Choosing Next Pope

Pope Francis is credited with addressing the issue more strongly than his predecessors did, but clerical abuse remains a ruinous issue for the Roman Catholic Church.

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7 d. ago Minneapolis police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 3 dead, 2 injured

A suspect in a mass shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday that left three people dead and another two injured has been arrested, police announced in a news conference Thursday evening.

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7 d. ago Minneapolis police arrest suspect in mass shooting that left 4 dead, 1 injured

A suspect in a mass shooting in Minneapolis Tuesday that left four people dead and another injured has been arrested, police announced in a news conference Thursday evening.

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7 d. ago Clergy abuse survivors release report on cardinals who could be elected pope

The Vatican says sex abuse is a major topic ahead of the conclave. A survivors network has launched a project to keep the the records of those who've sheltered abusive priests in the public eye.

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8 d. ago Harvey Weinstein Pushed, Grabbed and Then Attacked, Witness Testifies in NYC Trial

Miriam Haley is the first to testify of the three women whose accusations are at the center of the disgraced producer’s retrial on sex abuse charges.

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9 d. ago Los Angeles County approves $4 billion settlement for sex abuse victims

Los Angeles County approves $4 billion settlement for sex abuse victims  NBC4 Los Angeles

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9 d. ago Weinstein Accuser Testifies About Coerced Sex for a Second Time

Miriam Haley, one of three women who prosecutors say were victims of Harvey Weinstein, spoke at his retrial in Manhattan.

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9 d. ago Weinstein Accuser Testifies of Coerced Sex for a Second Time

Miriam Haley, one of three women who prosecutors say were victims of Harvey Weinstein, spoke at his retrial in Manhattan.

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9 d. ago Weinstein Accuser Tells Her Story of Coerced Sex for a Second Time

Miriam Haley, one of three women who prosecutors say were victims of Harvey Weinstein, testified at his retrial in Manhattan.

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1 week ago Cardinal Roger Mahony, Accused of Hiding Sex Abuse, Will Help Close Pope Francis’ Casket

Cardinal Roger M. Mahony, who was accused of covering up cases of abuse as archbishop of Los Angeles, will have an official role in the ceremonies around Francis’ funeral.

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2 w. ago Clergy abuse survivor talks about what made Pope Francis special to him

NPR's A Martinez speaks to Juan Carlos Cruz, a friend of Pope Francis and a survivor of clergy sex abuse, about the pope's legacy.

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2 w. ago Buffalo Diocese Agrees to Pay $150 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Claims

The provisional settlement comes after years of negotiation with the scandal-plagued diocese in New York’s second-largest city.

Economics

2 w. ago Reams of documents related to L.A. County sex abuse cases never turned over, lawyers say

Reams of documents related to L.A. County sex abuse cases never turned over, lawyers say  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Recommended LA County budget calls for cuts amid $2B fire costs and $4B sex abuse settlement

Recommended LA County budget calls for cuts amid $2B fire costs and $4B sex abuse settlement  ABC7 Los Angeles

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3 w. ago Recommended Los Angeles County budget calls for cuts with $2 billion in fire costs and $4 billion sex abuse settlement

Recommended Los Angeles County budget calls for cuts with $2 billion in fire costs and $4 billion sex abuse settlement  ABC7 Los Angeles

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