Tag: abuse
Escape from a House of Horror l 20/20 l PART 1
On the night of Jan. 14, 2018, 17-year-old Jordan Turpin made a daring escape from her home and called 911 in order to save herself…
First accuser takes the stand in Ghislaine Maxwell trial l GMA
A woman alleges she was a victim of sexual abuse by Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein starting when she was 14 years old. READ MORE:…
Major settlement reached in USA Gymnastics, Larry Nassar case l WNT
USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee have agreed to pay sexual assault survivors of former team doctor Larry Nasar $380 million…
‘SATC’ actor Chris Noth accused of sexual assault | WNT
The Hollywood Reporter said two women have come forward with separate allegations of sexual abuse, but have not filed charges. Noth said both “encounters were…
Judge faces backlash after New Mexico suspects freed
The judge is facing threats of violence after her decision to grant bail to five suspects accused of child abuse, according to the sheriff. source
Victims speak out in US Catholic sexual abuse scandal
A Pennsylvania grand jury released a bombshell report on 300 alleged predator priests, more than 1,000 victims and 70 years of alleged cover-ups in the…
Judge releases New Mexico suspects arrested on child abuse charges
A New Mexico judge ordered the release of two men and three women arrested last week at a makeshift compound where authorities rescued 11 emaciated…
More than 1,000 children were victims of priest abuse, according to grand jury report
Cardinal Donald Wuerl, who was accused in the report of allegedly concealing abuse, said in a statement he “acted with diligence, with concern for the…
Vatican breaks silence after Catholic church scandal
The Vatican expressed “shame and sorrow” over the allegations made in a grand jury report that involve more than 300 priests and over 1,000 sexual…
Protesting in Ireland leads Pope Francis to plea for forgiveness
Pope Francis’ visit to Dublin, Ireland, was met with harsh protesting and breaks from prepared speeches to ask for forgiveness on behalf of the church…
Pope Francis addresses Catholic Church sexual abuse crisis
Catholics have been angry about the church’s response and “cover-up” of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests. source
Sally Field reflects on her past in new memoir, ‘In Pieces’
For the first time, the award-winning actress is sharing the truth about what she says was a childhood of dark uncertainties, including abuse at the…
Hillary Clinton speaks out on Monica Lewinsky
The former first lady defended her husband saying his affair with then-intern Monica Lewinsky “wasn’t abuse of power.” source
Federal investigation opened into Catholic sex abuse scandal
The U.S. Department of Justice has subpoenaed Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania in its investigation of abuse by priests. source
Olympic gymnasts speak out against USA Gymnastics hire
Simone Biles and Aly Raisman are protesting the hiring of Mary Bono, whose former law firm represented USA Gymnastics in its initial investigation of Larry…
Church of Scientology Pens a Statement | Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath | A&E
The Church of Scientology issues a statement about Leah Remini’s new show. Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath gives a voice to victims of the…
