The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Ex-BYU baseball standout Jacob Hannemann has been sentenced to prison for the prolonged sexual abuse of a young girl, a case that has sent shockwaves through the community.
Australia faces a devastating epidemic of online child sexual exploitation, with new data revealing an unprecedented 182% increase in reports. Authorities and charities issue urgent warnings to parents.
A six-year-old girl has been freed by police after being discovered locked in a squalid room by her own parents. The shocking case of neglect in the UK has led to the arrest of the couple, as authorities investigate the full extent of the abuse.
A depraved couple has been sentenced after their six children were discovered malnourished and imprisoned in squalid, padlocked rooms in a case that has shocked the nation.
Portugal's Catholic Church, following a landmark inquiry, will pay millions in compensation to victims of child sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment for the nation.
QI star Alan Davies' childhood shattered by family arrests. Exclusive details on the shocking abuse claims that haunted his early years and the ongoing police investigation.
Shocking details emerge from a Pennsylvania home where two children were discovered in a padlocked bedroom amidst appalling squalor, as parents face serious charges.
A New South Wales woman's extraordinary decision to enter prison voluntarily after her abusive father's death reveals deep trauma and sparks a national conversation about justice for victims of familial sexual abuse.
Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.
Disgraced Canadian ice hockey coach Bernie Lynch, convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage player, is set for parole. The victim's family speaks out after he sent a shocking Facebook request from behind bars.
Former Bega Cheese CEO Maurice Van Ryn, already jailed for child sex offences, exploited a shocking legal technicality to avoid further conviction for the horrific abuse of a young boy, sparking outrage and calls for urgent law reform.
A piece of American history is for sale. The meticulously preserved Boston home of Founding Father Rufus King, a signatory of the US Constitution, is on the market for $6.5 million. Discover its revolutionary secrets.
The Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis seeks Chapter 11 protection as it faces over 400 sexual abuse claims while maintaining its operations will continue unaffected.
A mother from the UK faces serious charges after allegedly handcuffing her seven-year-old son to a bed for 12 hours. The shocking case of child neglect unfolded in court as her defence was revealed.
A paediatrician's horrifying discovery uncovers a mother allegedly poisoning her own infant with dangerous doses of salt in a severe case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, leading to a lengthy prison sentence.
Wei Jun Soh Lee, a former Gold Coast gymnastics coach, has been handed a life ban by Gymnastics Australia after being convicted of possessing child abuse material. The disgraced coach's crimes have sent shockwaves through the sporting community.
A Florida Catholic priest is facing a lawsuit after an altar boy alleges he was sexually abused for years and told the acts were 'God-approved'. The shocking case reveals a alleged pattern of grooming and manipulation.
The Society of Jesus agrees to a landmark $100 million settlement with over 450 abuse survivors in New Orleans, marking one of the largest clergy abuse payouts in US history.
Exclusive: The Crown Prosecution Service brings charges against two C of E priests in Sheffield and Cheshire for non-recent sexual offences, exposing deep-rooted safeguarding failures within the church.
Reverend Michael Brock, 80, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court for a string of 'appalling' historic sexual offences against two boys in the 1970s and 80s.
A daycare worker in Georgia has been charged with battery and child cruelty after allegedly abusing multiple children. Disturbing footage has surfaced, sparking outrage.
A babysitter and her boyfriend have been sentenced for the brutal abuse of young children in their care. Read the full story of their crimes and the justice served.
A former Alabama priest, Robert Sullivan, faces explosive allegations of sexual abuse from Heather Jones, who claims the abuse occurred during her childhood. The lawsuit has sent shockwaves through the community.
A Las Vegas woman, Christiann Ault, has been arrested following disturbing allegations of child abuse. Authorities reveal horrifying details of the case.
The New Orleans Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement plan for victims of clergy sexual abuse, marking a pivotal moment in the long-running scandal.
The National Crime Agency has taken over the probe into alleged historic sex abuse by police officers in Rotherham, marking a significant escalation in the case.
A disgraced former headteacher has been sentenced to prison after admitting to sexually abusing young girls over nearly a decade. Read the shocking details of the case.
A care worker has been sentenced to prison for grooming and sexually abusing a vulnerable boy at a children's home, exposing systemic failures in safeguarding.
A mother claims her two-year-old child was sexually abused by a man living at a family daycare premises, sparking outrage and calls for stricter safeguarding measures.