Priest resigns over sex-for-money allegations from teen
Heather Jones, 33, speaks out after priest Robert Sullivan's resignation. She alleges a relationship began when she was 17. Read the full story of accountability and the church's response.
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Big Brother Star Named in New Orleans Clergy Abuse Case
A former Big Brother contestant is among those accused in a major New Orleans clergy sexual abuse lawsuit. Read the latest developments in this ongoing scandal.
Pastor Announces Gender Transition During Sunday Sermon
Reverend Phil Phaneuf, 51, revealed she is transgender to her Methodist church in New York. The United Methodist Church recently removed LGBTQ+ clergy bans. Read the full story.
New Orleans Church Settles Abuse Claims for $100m
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has agreed to a landmark $100 million settlement with 450 clergy abuse survivors, a pivotal step in a long-running bankruptcy case. Discover the details of the historic agreement.
Children suffer food poverty and stolen money in economic abuse
New research reveals a hidden crisis of economic abuse harming UK children, with perpetrators stealing pocket money and depriving families of essentials. Learn the signs and where to find support.
4 Million UK Children Affected by Economic Abuse
A shocking study reveals nearly 4 million UK children are impacted by economic abuse, a hidden crisis where partners control finances. One survivor shares her harrowing story of debt and control.
Sydney Men Charged in International Child Abuse Ring
Four Sydney men face charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material linked to a global network with ritualistic themes. Police seized thousands of videos. Read the full report.
New Orleans Archbishop Apologises to Abuse Survivors
Archbishop Gregory Aymond apologises to clergy abuse survivors in a $230m settlement case. Learn about the landmark bankruptcy proceedings and its impact.
Young adults miss economic abuse warning signs
A new survey reveals young adults are less likely to spot economic abuse red flags. Learn the warning signs and how a new campaign aims to raise awareness across all generations.
Three in 80s arrested over Bradford care home abuse
Three people in their 80s arrested over non-recent child sex abuse at Bradford care homes. Police urge victims to come forward. Report via 101 or live chat.
New Orleans $230m Clergy Abuse Settlement Trial Starts
Federal bankruptcy trial begins for New Orleans archdiocese's $230m clergy abuse settlement affecting 650 survivors. Judge to decide if plan delivers justice after years of delays.
NZ Police Chief Faces Decade in Prison for Sex Abuse
Former NZ deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming admits possessing child sexual abuse material, sparking national outrage and police integrity crisis. Sentencing due December.
NZ Police Chief Faces Decade in Prison for Abuse Images
Former deputy police commissioner Jevon McSkimming admits possessing child sexual abuse material, sparking outrage and police reform demands in New Zealand. Read the full investigation.
Paul Stewart: Speaking Out Saved My Life
Ex-England star Paul Stewart reveals how going public about his childhood abuse saved his life and helped hundreds of other victims find their voice. Read his powerful story.
Texas School Abuse Scandal: Coach's Son Accused
Caleb Elliott faces multiple charges for alleged abuse of teenage boys at a Texas school, with lawsuits accusing his father, a celebrated coach, of a cover-up. Discover the full story.
Medomsley: 2,000+ Young Men Abused in Scandal
Damning report reveals systematic sexual and physical abuse of over 2,000 young men at Medomsley Detention Centre, with one of Britain's most prolific sex offenders operating unchecked for decades.
Pastor guilty of missionary wife murder in Angola
Shocking conviction of American pastor Jackie Shroyer for the brutal murder of his wife during their religious mission in Angola reveals dark secrets behind the missionary facade.
Solicitor jailed for sexually abusing clients
Former solicitor Richard Masters receives 15-year sentence for sexually assaulting multiple female clients after gaining their trust through legal proceedings.
The Lost Boys of Mercury: Church Abuse Documentary Exposes Scars
A devastating documentary reveals the lifelong trauma suffered by survivors of Catholic school abuse in Scotland, uncovering institutional failures and the enduring search for justice.
Louisiana Catholic Diocese Files Bankruptcy Over Abuse Claims
The Catholic Diocese of Lake Charles becomes Louisiana's latest religious district to seek bankruptcy protection as it faces mounting legal claims from survivors of historical clergy sexual abuse.
1000+ Anglican clergy join Catholic Church via Ordinariate
In an unprecedented religious shift, over 1,000 Anglican clergy and thousands of lay followers have joined the Catholic Church through the Ordinariate since 2011, creating new challenges for Church of England leadership.
New Orleans Catholic Church Abuse Survivors Confront Archbishop
In an unprecedented legal confrontation, sexual abuse survivors confronted New Orleans' Catholic leadership over the archdiocese's bankruptcy protection bid, alleging it shields assets rather than victims.
Buddhist monk guilty of child sex abuse in Melbourne temple
A senior Buddhist monk at a Melbourne temple has been convicted of multiple child sexual abuse offences, with victims as young as five years old suffering systematic abuse over several years.
Hundreds report sexual abuse in UK army medicals
Shocking revelations emerge as hundreds of women allege systematic sexual abuse during UK military medical assessments spanning five decades, prompting calls for official inquiry.
Child sex abuse inquiry: 3 years on, justice delayed
Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark child sex abuse inquiry faces mounting criticism over delays and survivor treatment as crucial hearings remain incomplete.
Giuffre's memoir reveals Epstein island orgies and baby loss
In her explosive new memoir, Virginia Giuffre details shocking abuse on Jeffrey Epstein's private island, claiming she was raped by her own father at nine and lost a baby during the ordeal.
Vatican archives reveal Pope Leo XIII abuse cover-up
Newly uncovered documents expose how Pope Leo XIII orchestrated a systematic cover-up of sexual abuse allegations against a powerful cardinal in the 19th century Catholic Church.
LA County agrees to $700m sexual abuse settlement
Los Angeles County agrees to pay nearly $700 million to settle sexual abuse claims involving over 1,300 plaintiffs in what becomes one of the largest institutional abuse settlements in US history.
Elite Sydney school rocked by historic sex abuse scandal
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking claims of sexual assault at prestigious Kambala school in 1990s, as former student Nicholas Stavropoulos breaks decades of silence about alleged attack by older students.
California Court Upholds £1.8B Boy Scouts Abuse Settlement
A California appeals court has upheld a massive £1.8 billion settlement against the Boy Scouts of America, forcing the embattled organisation to pay thousands of sexual abuse survivors in a landmark ruling.
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