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Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope’s past jurisdictions
The new pope, Leo XIV, has something in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy. He’s been in positions of ...
The Financial Fallout Over Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits in California
The law set off a wave of child sex abuse litigation that has pushed some public institutions to the brink of financial ...
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 ...
Actor Michael Pitt, known for "Boardwalk Empire" and "Dawson's Creek," arrested on sex abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt was arrested Friday at his home in Brooklyn on nine state counts. His lawyers deny the allegations.
Actor Michael Pitt arrested on sexual abuse charges
"Boardwalk Empire" actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal ...
Care worker jailed for sexual abuse of patient
A care worker who admitted having a sexual relationship with a vulnerable woman has been jailed for five years and eight ...
LDS church agrees to ‘settlement in principle’ of more than 100 sex abuse lawsuits in California
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed in principle to settle more than 100 childhood sexual abuse ...
Michael Pitt, actor known for ‘Boardwalk Empire,’ arrested on sexual abuse charges
Actor Michael Pitt, known for 'Boardwalk Empire' and 'Dawson's Creek,' was accused of sexual abuse and assault, among other ...
Court docs: Indiana daycare alerted to sexual abuse a year ago, didn't call police
The allegations only came to light after a coworker began recording conversations with her manager, who said they conduct "in-house investigations." ...