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Actor Michael Pitt charged with sex abuse, assault of ex-girlfriend in New York
Actor Michael Pitt, known for his TV roles on “Boardwalk Empire” and “Dawson’s Creek,” is accused of sexually assaulting his ...
Survivors call on the next pope to end sexual abuse by clergy.
Groups representing survivors made last-minute appeals for the next pontiff to definitively resolve the crisis, which has ...
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 ...
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." ...
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor
Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse ...
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 ...
'Boardwalk Empire' Star Michael Pitt Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse, Assault
Boardwalk Empire” star Michael Pitt was arrested in New York City last week on charges of sexual abuse and physical assault, ...
Feds call child abuse confession law for priests "anti-Catholic" as church vows to excommunicate those who comply
Priests are required to report child abuse or neglect to Washington state law enforcement after learning about the crime ...