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California
Sacramento Bee
13 hours ago
California

Missing 14-year-old found state away in closet of man she met on Reddit, feds say

A 32-year-old man was arrested for engaging in sexual acts with a 14-year-old girl he met on Reddit
The girl reported missing in Arizona was found in the man's apartment and rescued by officials
Sacramento Bee
1 day ago
California

Former correctional officer at women's prison in California sentenced for sexually abusing inmates

Former correctional officer at a federal California women's prison sentenced to 6 years for sexually abusing inmates.
Investigation revealed rampant sexual abuse and cover-up at the Federal Correctional Institution, Dublin.
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Nurse sexually abuses unconscious patient at hospital in California, officials say

A nurse in California arrested for sexually abusing unconscious patient
Police suspect more victims exist.
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

Pro rock climber guilty in Yosemite sexual assaults, prosecutors say. Other abuse alleged

Professional rock climber convicted of sexual abuse in Yosemite National Park.
Barrett guilty of two counts of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of abusive sexual contact.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Riverside church volunteer and his wife arrested on allegations of abusing children

A youth volunteer and his wife have been arrested for sexually and physically abusing two children a decade ago.
The abuse allegations predate the volunteer's time at the church.
The Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Southern California school janitor who spent years in jail acquitted of child sexual abuse

A former elementary school janitor in Southern California has been acquitted of sexually abusing students.
Defense attorneys argued that there was no legitimate evidence against him and accused the District Attorney's Office and Sheriff's Department of misconduct.
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Major League Baseball
MLB Trade Rumors
19 hours ago
Major League Baseball

MLB Places Wander Franco On Administrative Leave

Placing players on administrative leave during investigations in MLB is standard protocol.
Franco facing charges of sexual and psychological abuse of a minor in the Dominican Republic.
MLB Trade Rumors
2 months ago
Major League Baseball

Wander Franco To Face Lesser Charges In Dominican Republic

Wander Franco's charges have been reduced to sexual and psychological abuse in the Dominican Republic.
Franco's mother still faces money laundering charges and remains under house arrest.
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www.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC politics

More than half of NYC sex abuse lawsuits stem from Rikers Island

More than half of Adult Survivors Act lawsuits in NYC focused on Rikers Island.
Female inmates at Rikers allege officers committed various sexual assaults.
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Trump urges Adams, Cuomo to fight 'unconstitutional' sex assault suits

Former President Trump is urging Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo to fight a state law that led to numerous sexual abuse cases being filed.
Trump claims the law is unfair and unconstitutional, and that he himself was sued based on false allegations.
The law, called the Adult Survivors Act, allowed victims to file claims against their abusers within a one-year period.
www.rferl.org
1 week ago
Education

Afghan Asylum Seeker Convicted For New Mexico Killing Of Pakistani Immigrant

Sexual and physical abuse reported in Taliban-run madrasahs in Afghanistan by male students aged 10 to 17.
Students were pressured into sexual acts, faced corporal punishments, and found reporting abuses ineffective within the madrasahs.
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Education

Brooklyn teacher charged with sexual abuse of students at I.S. 218

A Brooklyn math teacher has been charged with sexually abusing two students in his classroom
The teacher faces charges of first- and second-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child
Shore News Network
1 month ago
Education

Brooklyn School Teacher Arrested for Indecent Relationship With Middle School Students

Math teacher arrested for sexually abusing two students at Intermediate School 218 in Brooklyn
Allegations include inappropriate physical contact and derogatory comments followed by physical assaults
New York Post
1 month ago
Education

'Revered' Long Island 3rd-grade teacher accused of sexually abusing more than 50 students

A former third-grade teacher on Long Island has been accused of sexually abusing over 50 former students over several decades.
At least 56 victims have come forward and accused the former teacher at Bay Shore Elementary School of abusing them when they were children.
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Education

Congress Approves Sweeping New Protections for J.R.O.T.C. Cadets

New legislation approved by Congress will provide more oversight for the U.S. military's leadership and civic values training program in high schools.
The program, known as J.R.O.T.C., has faced complaints of sexual abuse by instructors and instances of mandatory enrollment in some schools.
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Education

Teacher on trial accused of sexually abusing students at dance school

A teacher is on trial for allegedly having sex with two students and sexually abusing seven others at a dance school in Argyll.
The accused teacher, Jonathan Barton, denies all charges against him.
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Judge rules California women's prison with sexual abuse problem needs outside oversight

Judge orders outside monitor for women's federal prison due to sexual abuse by staff
Prison known as 'the rape club' plagued with continued abuse despite staff indictments.
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Warden is ousted as FBI raids California women's prison known as the 'rape club'

FBI raided federal women's prison plagued by sexual abuse known as 'rape club'
Multiple top managers including the warden were removed from their positions due to allegations of retaliation against inmates.
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

In Riverside, she was a nobody. In Ireland, her affair with a bishop rocked the Catholic Church

Annie Murphy, a woman unknown by almost all of her neighbors, is a household name thousands of miles away in Ireland.
Murphy's revelation of her affair with a celebrated Irish bishop and the son he fathered sparked heated debates and shocked the Irish psyche.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Column: A pedophile priest. A $10-million payout. A monster who won't leave my life

Father Eleuterio Ramos, a Catholic priest who admitted to molesting at least 25 boys, remained active in the ministry despite church officials knowing about his crimes.
The Catholic Church sex abuse scandal was the writer's first big story and Father Ramos became a prominent figure in their career.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

O.C. school districts to pay total of $4.8 million to former students abused by water polo coach

Two Orange County school districts have reached settlements totaling $4.8 million with six women who were sexually abused as teenagers by their water polo coach.
Bahram Hojreh is serving a sentence of more than 18 years in prison for 22 felony counts of sexual assault of minors.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Deemed 'too broken to fix,' San Bernardino County child services is sued on behalf of nearly 6,000 kids

(Reed Saxon / Associated Press)

A federal class-action lawsuit on behalf of more than 5,800 youths alleges San Bernardino County Children and Family Services, an agency that was deemed "too broken to fix" by a civil grand jury, failed to protect children under its care and at times placed them in danger.
ABA Journal
2 weeks ago
Law

Lawyer's joint sex with boyfriend and his daughter was 'tantamount to rape,' despite plea deal, disbarment order says

The Ohio Supreme Court disbarred lawyer Amber Renee Goodman for joining with her boyfriend in sexually abusing his 13-year-old daughter.
The court deemed Goodman's actions as tantamount to rape, actively engaging in the repeated abuse of the child.
Above the Law
2 months ago
Law

Judge Takes Time Out Of Saturday Night Plans To Call Trump A Rapist. Again.

Trump will face E. Jean Carroll for his second defamation trial on January 16.
The issue for the jury is how much Trump will have to pay Carroll in damages.
Above the Law
3 months ago
Law

Trump Flames His Lawyer Joe Tacopina On Truth Social

Joe Tacopina successfully defended Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse lawsuit.
Reid Hoffman, founder of LinkedIn, provided financial support for Carroll's defamation and sexual abuse lawsuits against Trump.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

After indictment, majority want Trump to drop out, but he's getting stronger with GOP

A supporter of former President Donald Trump wears an "I Love Trump" pin while waiting for him to speak at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J., Tuesday.Mary Altaffer/AP Given his indictment by a federal grand jury in Florida, a majority of Americans say they think former President Donald Trump should drop out of the race for president, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist survey.
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Social justice

Judge appoints special master to oversee California federal women's prison after rampant abuse

A special master appointed to oversee FCI Dublin due to rampant sexual abuse and cover-ups.
U.S. District Judge criticizes Bureau of Prisons for a 'dysfunctional mess' and intentional disregard of inmates' constitutional rights.
Truthout
2 weeks ago
Social justice

FBI Raids California Prison Facing 63 Lawsuits Over Systemic Sexual Abuse

The federal correctional institution in Dublin, California, was placed on lockdown after a raid by FBI agents resulted in the removal of top prison officials.
Despite previous arrests for sexual abuse, the prison in Dublin continues to face issues of sexual abuse and retaliation.
Independent.ie
1 month ago
Social justice

Sentencing of Dublin man (46) for sexual abuse of two young girls halted after he is assaulted in dock

Sentencing halted due to assault on accused in court
Two men restrained and removed from court
www.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Man jailed after he flew to London to sexually abuse six-year-old girl

Adrian O'Reilly, 49, flew from Ireland to London to sexually abuse a six-year-old girl and was jailed for over six years.
Undercover officer posing as an online user caught O'Reilly discussing his desire to meet and abuse a young girl, leading to his arrest in London.
BBC News
1 month ago
London

Met Police officer threatened to stab woman he raped, court told

A former Metropolitan Police officer is on trial for 13 counts of rape, including against a minor.
The alleged victim testified in court that the defendant threatened to stab her and slit her throat, and tied her up with cable ties.
www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Groundskeeper jailed for raping child at Islington primary school where he worked in 1980s

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for historic sexual abuse at a primary school.
He admitted to sexually assaulting the victim but denied raping her.
New York Post
4 months ago
London

Russell Brand questioned about alleged 'non-recent' sex offenses by London police

Russell Brand was questioned by London police about alleged sex abuse that occurred more than a decade ago.
Brand was questioned regarding three non-recent sexual offenses.
Brand's former employer, the BBC, is investigating five complaints about his behavior as a radio host between 2006 and 2008.
Mission Local
2 weeks ago
San Francisco

Everett after-school worker pleads not guilty to charges, including rape

Jeremy Rene Reyes pled not guilty to all charges related to multiple felonies of sexual abuse against a minor.
Authorities are actively investigating the case and have detained Reyes without bail for public safety reasons.
sfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Day Around the Bay: That CVS in the Lower Haight Won't Be Closing After All

CVS reverses decision to close store in San Francisco
Daly City music teacher charged with sexual abuse of minor
West Side Rag
2 weeks ago
Upper West Side

Police Seek Suspect in Sexual Assault Incident in Central Park

The NYPD is seeking assistance to identify a suspect in a sexual abuse incident in Central Park.
The suspect is described as a 20-25-year-old man who allegedly grabbed a female jogger in Central Park.
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Fear the Fin
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Fmr. Jr. Sharks player sues Sharks Sports & Entertainment over child sex abuse claims

Allegations of sexual abuse against a former Jr. Sharks coach have led to a lawsuit naming the organization and Sharks Ice LLC as defendants.
USA Hockey guidelines on locker room safety and supervision are crucial to preventing potential abuse in youth sports.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Law

9 more women sue Bill Cosby for alleged sexual assaults decades ago

In a new lawsuit, nine women accuse Bill Cosby of using his "power, fame and prestige" to sexually assault them.The 85-year-old is pictured in 2018 arriving for his sexual assault conviction sentencing hearing in Norristown, Pa.Matt Rourke/AP Nine more women are accusing Bill Cosby of sexual assault in a new lawsuit, shortly after the state dropped its statute of limitations on such cases.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Farm school victim was threatened after accusing war hero of child sexual abuse

A survivor of a farm school in rural Australia owed compensation by the Prince's Trust said he received threats and abuse after becoming the first person to publicly accuse Australian governor general Sir William Slim of child sexual abuse.After decades of silence, Robert Stephens told an Australian newspaper in 2007 the celebrated British war hero had molested him in the 1950s prompting other men to come forward.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Upstart News Site Has Youth on Its Side, and Albany in Its Sights

When he was a 17-year-old high school student in 2015, Akash Mehta was appointed to Brooklyn Community Board 6, which runs from Cobble Hill to Park Slope and passes, in part, through Boerum Hill, where he grew up.The New York State Legislature had recently lowered the minimum age for participation to 16; community boards have outsize influence in the life of New York neighborhoods, often determining what can get built and what can't, and their demographic composition skews toward the late-middle-aged and cranky.
Chicago Tribune
9 months ago
Chicago

Benjamin Colwell: Abuse within CPS deserves state scrutiny too

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recently released his office's report on child sex abuses cases in the state's six Catholic dioceses.In the wake of the release, Catholics and non-Catholics alike responded.Many responses have involved cries of outrage toward the church and those who hold positions of power within it.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Ex-corrections officer accused of raping 13 inmates at California women's prison

A retired California women's prison guard was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of raping more than a dozen inmates at the facility where he worked, authorities said.Gregory Rodriguez, 55, of Fresno, was booked into Madera County Jail on 96 counts, the vast majority based on allegations of rape and other violent sex offenses, according to jail records.
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NBC Bay Area
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Lawsuit filed against San Jose Sharks' parent company for sexual abuse by youth hockey coach

Lawsuit filed against San Jose Sharks for alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old player by a former coach.
Allegations include negligence by the company for not taking action despite being informed about the coach's behavior.
Chico Enterprise-Record
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Ex-San Jose Jr. Sharks coach sued over sexual abuse allegations

Failure to enforce safety rules led to abuse allegations
Coach allegedly performed sexual acts on player after lessons
KSTP.com 5 Eyewitness News
3 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Lawsuit filed against San Jose Sharks' parent company for sexual abuse by youth hockey coach

Lawsuit filed against San Jose Sharks over alleged sexual abuse of a 12-year-old player by a former coach.
Allegations of negligence by Sharks Sports & Entertainment, LLC and Sharks Ice, LLC in failing to prevent the abuse.
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Westchester student sues L.A. Unified, alleges sexual abuse by assistant basketball coach

A student has filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging she was sexually abused by an assistant coach on her basketball team.
The lawsuit claims that school and district officials did nothing to intervene and actively worked to cover up the coach's conduct.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Former Pomona High student who says track coach raped her in the '90s is awarded $35 million

A former Pomona High School student was awarded $35 million in damages after suing the school district and her former coach for rape.
This case is one of eight lawsuits against the Pomona Unified School District and its coaches, with allegations of sexual grooming, abuse, and rape.
The women who have filed claims against these coaches have shown incredible courage throughout the trials.
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

"Every woman's worst nightmare": Lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse at California's women's prisons

130 former inmates at California's women's prisons are suing the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and correctional officers for sexual abuse.
The lawsuit alleges that the officers targeted and isolated the inmates, forcing them to perform sexual acts.
The women faced further abuse and punitive actions if they reported their assailants.
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Marin Independent Journal
2 weeks ago
San Jose Sharks

Ex-San Jose Jr. Sharks coach sued over sexual abuse allegations

Failure to enforce safety rules in youth sports programs can lead to serious consequences like sexual abuse.
SFGATE
3 weeks ago
Music

Legendary frontwoman just can't be controlled in San Francisco

Crystal Castles was a prominent electronic band known for their brooding tracks and the commanding stage presence of frontwoman Alice Glass.
The band faced controversy and infighting, with Glass eventually accusing her bandmate of sexual abuse and other violent behavior.
www.france24.com
3 weeks ago
France news

Filmmaker Polanski goes on trial in France on defamation charges

Roman Polanski faces trial in France over defamation allegations by a British actress accusing him of sexual abuse.
Polanski, a veteran filmmaker, is not due to appear in court, while his accuser, Charlotte Lewis, is expected to be present.
www.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
France news

French actor urges lawmakers to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the film industry

Judith Godreche called for a commission to investigate sex crimes and sexism in the French cinema industry.
Godreche emphasized the need for an independent inquiry into misconduct and the appointment of guardians for underage actors.
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
France news

French actresses denounce abuse by directors when they were teenagers in new #MeToo step

Actresses in French cinema speaking out against sexual abuse by directors.
Judith Godreche accusing prominent directors of rape and abuse.
Miami Herald
3 weeks ago
Miami

Gymnastic coach solicited naked photos from underage student, Facebook messages show

The prosecution is utilizing Facebook messages between gymnastics coach Olea and underage victims to support sexual abuse claims.
The coach developed a brother-sister relationship with victims that turned sexual, leading to charges of sex crimes with minors.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Women

The staff get hush money': the hidden scandal of rape in Indian prisons

Sexual abuse of incarcerated women in West Bengal's overcrowded prisons is a harsh reality.
Prison conditions for women in West Bengal need urgent reform to ensure their safety.
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France politics

The 51% - #MeToo and French cinema: Are we at a tipping point?

The #MeToo movement has reached an inflection point in French cinema
Actress Judith Godreche accused director Benoit Jacquot of rape and sexual abuse
www.france24.com
1 month ago
France politics

French actor Godreche accuses director Doillon of sex abuse while she was 15

French actor Judith Godreche accuses director Jacques Doillon of sexually abusing her when she was 15.
Godreche has previously accused filmmaker Benoit Jacquot of raping her during a six-year-long relationship that started when she was 14.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

East New York math teacher accused of sexually abusing two students: DA * Brooklyn Paper

A math teacher in East New York has been formally charged with sexually abusing two junior high students.
The teacher allegedly fondled the breasts of the two female students in separate incidents in December 2023.
Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Park Slope piano teacher jailed for sexually abusing nine-year-old girl * Brooklyn Paper

A Park Slope man was sentenced to seven years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a nine-year-old girl.
The man was convicted of second-degree course of sexual conduct against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.
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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Paedophile pop star Gary Glitter should not be freed from prison' parole board rules

Gary Glitter, the disgraced paedophile pop star, has been denied parole and will remain in jail for sexually abusing three schoolgirls.
The Parole Board ruled that his release would not be safe for the protection of the public based on the circumstances of his offending and lack of progress made while in custody.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Brit jailed after paying for sexual abuse of children from all over the world

Matthew Bower, a dangerous paedophile, has been jailed for orchestrating and paying for the sexual abuse of young children.
Bower was found to have paid a woman to sexually abuse a 15-year-old girl and send him images and live-streamed footage.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Paedophile who subjected child to campaign of horrifying abuse jailed for 18 years

A paedophile in Kent has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for a string of offences, including rape and indecent assault.
The abuse had a catastrophic impact on the victim's adult life, but they were praised for their bravery in coming forward and giving evidence.
www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Peter Bone's girlfriend proud' to have disgraced ex-MP on the campaign trail

Peter Bone's partner defends him and believes the panel got it wrong in finding him guilty of sexual abuse
Helen Harrison is standing in a by-election to replace Mr. Bone and denies that voters are concerned about his behavior
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

How is the King connected to the farm schools where children suffered abuse?

The King's connection to the Fairbridge farm schools where British children suffered physical and sexual abuse is in the spotlight again after administrators for his charity informed survivors they would receive a tiny portion of the compensation pay-out they were promised.Here, the PA news agency looks at the connection of Charles and his charity, the Prince's Trust, to the organisation which sent hundreds of thousands of British children to its colonies where they experienced physical and sexual abuse: What is the King's connection to Fairbridge?
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Investigators set to widen search after new photos reveal clues' latest

Jump to content Sign up to our newslettersSubscribe News Sports Voices Culture Lifestyle Travel Premium NewsWorldEurope Tara Cobham Wednesday 31 May 2023 05:45 Close Police were scouring the remote Barragem do Arade reservoir in the Algarve, Portugal last week, around 35 miles from where the then-three-year-old went missing in 2007 while on a family holiday in Praia da Luz Investigators are set to widen the search for Madeleine McCann after photos belonging to prime suspect Christian Brueckner revealed clues'.
New York Post
1 month ago
Marketing

Parents of children victimized on social media share horror stories with CEOs in Senate hearing

Parents of victims shamed CEOs of social media platforms during a Senate hearing, holding pictures of their deceased or scarred children.
CEOs were shown a video of parents and victims sharing their experiences of sexual abuse on social media.
ABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago
US politics

Day after Trump testifies, lawyers have final say in E. Jean Carroll defamation trial

Closing arguments are set to begin in the defamation case against Donald Trump, in which E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of sexual abuse.
Trump expressed frustration at not being able to refute Carroll's accusations and wanted to defend himself, his family, and the presidency.
The jury in this trial will determine whether additional damages are owed to Carroll for statements Trump made in 2019, after a previous jury concluded that Trump sexually abused Carroll and defamed her.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US politics

Mary Trump and E. Jean Carroll Are Collaborating on a Romance Novel. No Politics Allowed.

Earlier this year, Mary Trump, a niece and prominent critic of Donald J. Trump, had a bad bout of writer's block.She was juggling several nonfiction projects and felt stuck, so she decided to write something completely different.The result will surprise readers who know Trump from her blockbuster memoir, Too Much and Never Enough, which told the inside story of Donald Trump's family history.
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Fifa yet to act on investigator's advice to suspend president of Gabon's FA

Fifa has not acted on an independent investigator's recommendation to suspend the president of the Gabonese football association.
The president could face up to three years in prison for not reporting alleged sexual abuse by coaches in Gabon.
There is no suggestion that the president himself has been accused of sexual abuse.
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Patrice Evra: Not a victim, but a survivor' of sexual abuse

Patrice Evra discusses his rise to stardom in football and his experiences with racism and sexual abuse.
Evra now advocates against child sexual abuse and fights racism in sports through his social media presence.
Miami Herald
4 months ago
Education

Miami-Dade school band director arrested on sex charges with student

A Miami-Dade County public schools band director has been arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor student.
The band director was charged with sexual activity with a minor, offenses against a student by an authority figure, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The relationship began after the student was hospitalized following a mental health crisis, and the band director confessed during a police interview.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
World politics

Japan Changes Its Rape Laws to Require Consent

Japan changed its definition of rape and raised the age of consent to 16, from 13, on Friday, bringing the country's sex crimes laws closer in line with those in the United States and Europe.The new law, passed unanimously by the Upper House of Parliament, defines rape as nonconsensual sexual intercourse and removes a previous requirement that the crime include physical force.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

'Orgasmic meditation' group manipulated members with forced labor, sex abuse, feds say

(Ian West / Press Association)

The founder and a former executive of OneTaste, a San Francisco-based "sexuality-focused wellness education" company that grabbed national media attention, were indicted on charges of conspiring to force employees to work for them by inflicting sexual, psychological and economic abuse, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

U.N. Body Condemns Torture of Guantanamo Prisoner Awaiting Capital Trial

A United Nations human rights panel has issued a damning report that blames the United States and seven other nations for the C.I.A.'s torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment of a Saudi prisoner who now awaits a death penalty trial at Guantanamo Bay.The U.N. Working Group on Arbitrary Detention also named as responsible the United Arab Emirates, where the prisoner, Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri, was captured in 2002, and Afghanistan, Lithuania, Morocco, Poland, Romania and Thailand, where he was held as part of a rendition and interrogation program run by the George W. Bush administration.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
Los Angeles

Ex-corrections officer latest charged in sex abuse scandal at California women's prison

(Jeff Chiu / Associated Press)

A former correctional officer at a troubled federal women's prison in California was arrested Friday in Florida and charged with sexually abusing three inmates, according to federal prosecutors.Darrell Wayne Smith, who was employed at Federal Correctional Institution Dublin in the Bay Area, was charged with repeatedly abusing the women between 2019 and 2021 in their cells and in the prison laundry room, prosecutors said.
Portland Mercury
9 months ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: MAX Red Line Service is Going Away For Months, Utility Company at Fault For 2020 Wildfires, and Trump's in Court (Again)

The Mercury provides news and fun every single day-but your help is essential.If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us.Thanks for your support!GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND!It might not be summer quite yet, but the weather doesn't know that!
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
California

Former corrections officer convicted of sexually abusing two inmates at California prison

(Ben Margot / Associated Press)

A former corrections officer at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin was convicted Monday of sexually abusing two female inmates at the prison, the U.S. Department of Justice said.John Bellhouse, 40, of Pleasanton, is one of six FCI Dublin staff members to be arrested in connection with sexual abuse at the prison, four of whom have been convicted.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
9 months ago
Mental health

PTSD And Relationships: Exploring the Effects of PTSD on Relationships

We can lean on relationships when we need social support and connection, and these people are who you care for and who care for you in return.When you throw in mental health or emotional health issues in relationships, it can make it difficult for you to connect with your loved ones.One of those issues that can be challenging to maintain a healthy relationship is PTSD or post-traumatic stress disorder.
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
New York City

Armed Guard Is Charged With Raping a Migrant at a Federal Building

A security guard who worked at a federal building in Manhattan has been accused of forcing an asylum seeker to perform oral sex on him, violating the migrant's constitutional rights, federal prosecutors said on Monday.On May 4, the guard, Jimmy Solano-Arias, 42, ordered the migrant, a man whose age and name were not released, into a locked room, where he sexually assaulted him, according to a statement released by the U.S. attorney's office for the Southern District of New York.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Woman admits killing baby with cling film after wrongful murder conviction

A woman has admitted to killing her newborn baby with cling film after she was wrongfully convicted of his murder.Ineta Dzinguviene, 38, pleaded guilty to one charge of culpable homicide of her hours-old baby, Paulius Dzingus, after multiple psychiatrists found her to be of diminished responsibility at the time of the child's death due to her mental state.
www.independent.co.uk
9 months ago
UK news

Woman admits killing baby with cling film after wrongful murder conviction

A woman has admitted to killing her newborn baby with cling film after she was wrongfully convicted of his murder.Ineta Dzinguviene, 38, pleaded guilty to one charge of culpable homicide of her hours-old baby, Paulius Dzingus, after multiple psychiatrists found her to be of diminished responsibility at the time of the child's death due to her mental state.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Shrine' found at Algarve reservoir launched police search latest

1685329203 A British couple claim to have found a shrine' to missing Madeleine McCann in an area close to the desolate reservoir in Portugal searched by police earlier this week.The couple say they didn't think anything else of the weird incident until three years ago when Christian Brueckner was first identified by German authorities.
Chicago Tribune
10 months ago
Chicago

Letters: Cardinal's response to clergy abuse report tone deaf

I am deeply saddened by the statement and response of Cardinal Blase Cupich to the Illinois Attorney General's report.As a Catholic, I found it overly defensive and tone deaf at times.It was very defensive in tone and pats the church on the back.Its history in Chicago and throughout the world is not one to be proud of or gloat over progress.
www.standard.co.uk
10 months ago
London

Teacher at school attended by royals charged with child sex abuse offences

T he former deputy head at the first school attended by Prince George and Princess Charlotte appeared in court on Tuesday to face a series of child sexual abuse charges.Matthew Smith, 34, was previously the deputy head of pastoral care at Thomas's prep school in Battersea.On Tuesday, he appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court charged with 17 counts, including encouraging the rape of a child under 13, causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity, and arranging the sexual abuse of a child.
www.npr.org
9 months ago
Books

Mary Trump, E. Jean Carroll and Jennifer Taub launch romance novel on Substack

1. Mary Trump, E. Jean Carroll, and Jennifer Taub have all recently released romance novels through the publishing platform Substack.
2. All three authors have been outspoken critics of President Trump, with Mary Trump being a particularly vocal critic of the Trump family.
3. By publishing their
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
World politics

Madeleine McCann Search Is Over, Portuguese Police Say

The Portuguese authorities confirmed on Thursday evening that a search in the case of Madeleine McCann, a British girl who was 3 when she disappeared in 2007 from her family's vacation apartment in the Algarve region, has ended.The search of the Arade Dam reservoir and surrounding areas in southern Portugal resulted in the collection of some material, which will be expertly analyzed, the Portuguese police said in a statement, but there was no indication that anything conclusive had been found.
www.npr.org
10 months ago
Law

E. Jean Carroll aims to expand defamation lawsuit against Trump, seeking $10 million

Writer E. Jean Carroll leaves a Manhattan courthouse earlier this month after a jury found former President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s.Spencer Platt/Getty Images On the heels of a jury verdict that awarded $5 million to advice columnist E. Jean Carroll over her claim that former President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s, Carroll has asked a court to expand the scope of a separate lawsuit against Trump, seeking at least an additional $10 million in damages.
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Europe news

The Madeleine McCann Case: Here's What We Know

This week, the case of Madeleine McCann, a British who disappeared 16 years ago at the age of 3 from a vacation apartment in Portugal, returned once again to saturate media coverage as the Portuguese police resumed searching for the girl.The police said in a statement that the new searches would be carried out in the Algarve region, where the girl vanished in 2007 while on vacation with her parents and siblings.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
UK politics

Child sexual abuse compensation scheme to be set up in England

The government is to launch a compensation scheme for survivors of child sexual abuse in England, the home secretary has said.The scheme is in response to the findings of a seven-year inquiry that revealed failings by schools, local authorities and other institutions to protect and safeguard the children in their care.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann police to search reservoir visited by key suspect

German police looking for Madeleine McCann will begin a major search of a remote Algarve reservoir suspect Christian Brueckner used to visit.A peninsula just over a mile long jutting into the reservoir was sealed off just after midday on Monday.Several local council lorries were spotted on the piece of land as tents and other structures were erected.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Ex-LAPD officer charged with sexually assaulting four kids while on the force

(Jae C. Hong / Associated Press)

A former Los Angeles police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting four boys at his Covina home while employed by the LAPD, according to the district attorney's office.Paul Razo, 46, was arrested by detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's special victims unit Wednesday after he was charged with eight counts of lewd acts upon a child, the district attorney's office said Monday in a news release.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann police to search remote location visited by key suspect

Police looking for Madeleine McCann are to begin a major search of a remote Algarve reservoir visited by main suspect Christian Brueckner.The scene is some 30 miles from the Praia da Luz holiday resort where the three-year-old vanished in May 2007.A mile-long peninsula jutting into the reservoir was sealed off just after midday on Monday, with several local council lorries spotted there as tents and other structures were erected.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Madeleine McCann police to search reservoir visited by key suspect

Police looking for Madeleine McCann are to begin a major search of a remote Algarve reservoir visited by main suspect Christian Brueckner.The scene is some 30 miles from the Praia da Luz holiday resort where the three-year-old vanished in May 2007.A mile-long peninsula jutting into the reservoir was sealed off just after midday on Monday, with several local council lorries spotted there as tents and other structures were erected.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Child sex abuse inquiry chair slams government's disappointing' response

The head of a seven-year inquiry that found a national epidemic of child sex abuse in Britain has condemned the government for failing to accept all of its recommendations.Suella Braverman announced consultations for a new victims' redress scheme and mandatory reporting duty on Monday, but the government only partially accepted some calls from the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) and rejected others.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man arrested after attack on statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

A suspect has been arrested after a man wearing a Spider-Man mask appeared to attack a statue on the front of the BBC's Broadcasting House in central London with a hammer and chisel.Scotland Yard said that officers were called to Portland Place on Saturday at around 4.15am, to a report that someone had scaled scaffolding and was damaging the sculpture, and an arrest was made just after 6pm.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Masked man attacks controversial statue at BBC HQ with hammer

A masked man has attacked a statue on the front of the BBC's Broadcasting House in central London with a hammer and chisel.It comes days after repair work was started to the previously-attacked Grade II listed statue, of Prospero and Ariel from Shakespeare's The Tempest by Eric Gill, who is said to have sexually abused two of his daughters.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Man attacks statue at BBC HQ with hammer and chisel

A masked man has attacked a statue on the front of the BBC's Broadcasting House in central London with a hammer and chisel.It comes days after repair work was started to the previously-attacked Grade II listed statue, of Prospero and Ariel from Shakespeare's The Tempest by Eric Gill, who is said to have sexually abused two of his daughters.
www.theguardian.com
10 months ago
Gender

Jane Fonda: French director asked to sleep with me to see what my orgasms were like' for a role

Jane Fonda has said the late French director Rene Clement asked to sleep with her during the making of their 1964 thriller Joy House, saying he said he needed to see what my orgasms were like before she filmed a sex scene.Fonda made the allegation on an episode of chat show Watch What Happens Live, when host Andy Cohen asked her to name one man in Hollywood that tried to pick you up once that you turned down.
www.independent.co.uk
10 months ago
UK news

Gap in support for young people who have suffered abuse NSPCC

Children and young people who have suffered sexual or domestic abuse risk not getting the help they need due to a gap in support from local authorities, a charity has warned.The NSPCC said access to specialist support services for those affected is simply not available for many children across England and Wales.
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