DOJ: Over 200 reports of clergy and faith leader abuse made in last year
MADISON, Wis. -- Nearly a year after launching an investigation into clergy sexual assault, Attorney General Josh Kaul said his office has…
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NY Archdiocese releases names of 120 clergy accused of sex abuse
The Archdiocese of New York, the second-largest diocese in the nation, has identified 120 priests and deacons accused of sexually abusing a child or having child pornography in the latest revelations in the Catholic Church's long-running sex abuse epidemic.
Geoffrey Rush wins #MeToo defamation case
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush has won more than $600,000 and could receive millions more, after successfully arguing that an Australian tabloid newspaper defamed him with a #MeToo story.
Vatican tightens laws on sexual abuse of minors
The Vatican issued tougher, comprehensive laws Friday governing the sexual abuse of minors within the Vatican City State, Vatican offices and its diplomatic embassies abroad.
Abuse victim gets $2M settlement in Pennsylvania clergy case
A victim of abuse by a Catholic priest in Erie, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $2 million settlement on Tuesday.
Indianapolis children's museum removes Michael Jackson's hat, gloves
The world's largest children's museum is removing three Michael Jackson artifacts from display, but it is keeping photos of the King of Pop in an exhibit honoring a young AIDS patient.
R. Kelly has left jail after posting bail
R. Kelly, the singer facing multiple legal cases including charges of sexually abusing teens, bailed out of Chicago's Cook County Jail for the second time in less than a month late Saturday morning and made a brief statement about his intent to rise above his legal troubles.
Some radio stations dropping Michael Jackson
Radio stations in New Zealand and Canada have dropped Michael Jackson from their playlists, following new accusations of abuse by the late pop star in the documentary "Leaving Neverland."
Kevin Spacey case heads back to court
Kevin Spacey's sex abuse case returned to a Massachusetts court Monday as his defense team worked to obtain cell phone records and other evidence from the actor's accuser.
Reactions to 'Leaving Neverland' vary
Part one of HBO's "Leaving Neverland" aired Sunday, and viewers heard graphic accounts of two men who accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them when they were children.
Nebraska AG subpoenas abuse records from 400 Catholic institutions
Authorities in Nebraska have issued subpoenas to more than 400 Catholic churches and entities requesting records related to child sexual assault, the state's Department of Justice said Tuesday.
Pope calls abusive clergy 'tools of Satan'
Pope Francis, speaking on the final day of a historic summit on clergy sexual abuse, called priests and other Catholics who abuse children "tools of Satan," but offered no concrete steps to address the church's massive and morally damning abuse crisis.
US ambassador to the Vatican meets with abuse survivors
The US ambassador to the Vatican met Friday with survivors of clergy sexual abuse, saying she hopes a historic summit at the Vatican this week will lead to a "renewed commitment" in the Catholic Church to end the scourge of clergy sexual abuse.
Pope calls for 'concrete measures' as summit on clergy sexual abuse begins
Pope Francis began an unprecedented summit in Rome to confront the Catholic Church's clergy abuse scandal by saying that Catholics are not looking for simple condemnation, but concrete actions.
Nassar victims upset over new USA Gymnastics hire
USA Gymnastics has appointed former gymnast and NBA executive Li Li Leung as its president and chief executive officer, the embattled organization announced Tuesday.
Catholic leaders admit 'errors in judgment' over child sex abuse
Ahead of a Vatican summit on clerical sex abuse, the top leadership of Catholic nuns and priests worldwide admitted to making "errors in judgment" regarding cases of sexual abuse of children and say that more women should be involved in the process of evaluating cases.
380 Southern Baptist officials accused of sexual misconduct
Since 1998, about 380 Southern Baptist leaders and volunteers have faced allegations of sexual misconduct, according to a sweeping investigation by two Texas newspapers.
Michael Jackson's family calls documentary 'public lynching'
One of the most talked-about documentaries of the year hasn't even released yet.
Aaron Hernandez beaten, sexually abused as child, 'Spotlight' team reports
Former NFL star and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez was often beaten by his father, told people close to him that he was sexually molested as a boy, and had a sexual relationship with his high school quarterback, according to an explosive report from the Boston Globe's acclaimed Spotlight team.
Judge dismisses one count in Harvey Weinstein's criminal case
A New York judge dismissed count six of Harvey Weinstein's criminal indictment Thursday, which was a criminal sexual act in the first degree.
Melania Trump: Women who say they're victims 'need evidence'
First lady Melania Trump said victims who make accusations of sexual misconduct "need to have really hard evidence" in a recently taped interview, echoing a statement she made in October 2016 amid allegations against her husband.
Michigan AG seizes Catholic dioceses' records in abuse probe
Michigan authorities have seized records from every Catholic diocese in the state as part of an investigation into possible sexual abuse by clergy, the dioceses said in separate statements released Wednesday.
Pope defrocks Chilean priest in sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis has defrocked a Chilean priest formerly convicted of sexual abuse, the Vatican said in a statement Friday.
Pope says youth are 'scandalized' by Catholic Church's 'monstrous' abuse crisis
Pope Francis says young Catholics are "scandalized" by the Catholic Church's "monstrous" clergy sexual abuse crisis but adds that church officials who tried to handle abusive priests many years ago should not be judged by today's standards.
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