Aug 14 Watch 9:59 ‘Secret archives’ detailed priests’ child sex abuse and cover-ups, Pa. attorney general says A scathing new grand jury report in Pennsylvania describes decades of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. At least 1,000 children were molested by more than 300 clergy, the panel found, which also claims a conspiracy of silence extended all the… Continue watching
Jul 30 Australian archbishop convicted of covering up sexual abuse resigns By Nicole Winfield, Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation of an Australian archbishop convicted in criminal court of covering up the sexual abuse of children by a priest, taking action after coming under mounting pressure from ordinary Catholics, priests and even the… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 5:56 Ohio State University faces lawsuits over who knew about athlete sex abuse More than 100 former Ohio State University students have alleged abuse by a former team doctor and professor, Richard Strauss. The investigation began in April with former members of the men's wrestling team coming forward. Since then, athletes from 14… Continue watching
Jun 29 Larry Nassar, ex-trainer charged with sex assault in Texas By David Warren, Associated Press Disgraced ex-sports doctor Larry Nassar and a former trainer were charged with sexual assault on Friday following an investigation involving an elite gymnastics center in Texas. Continue reading
Jun 20 Retired archbishop removed from public ministry after abuse allegation By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The retired Roman Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., has been removed from public ministry and faces further punishment over a "credible" allegation that he sexually abused a teenager while a priest in New York more than 40 years ago. Continue reading
Jun 19 120 Nassar victims urge Michigan State board to fire interim president By Alice Yin, Associated Press A letter signed by 120 sexual abuse victims of former sports doctor Larry Nassar on Tuesday urged Michigan State University's governing board to oust interim president John Engler, saying he has reinforced a "culture of abuse" at the school. Continue reading
May 31 Twin Cities archdiocese to pay $210 million to sexual abuse victims By Steve Karnowski, Amy Forliti, Associated Press The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has agreed to a $210 million settlement with 450 victims of clergy sexual abuse as part of its plan for bankruptcy reorganization, making it the second-largest U.S. payout in the scandal. Continue reading
May 29 Weinstein lawyer says accuser was in consensual relationship By Tom Hays, Associated Press Attorney Benjamin Brafman made the remark after meeting behind closed doors with prosecutors and a New York judge Tuesday over defense concerns about whether film producer Harvey Weinstein can get a fair trial. Continue reading
May 25 Harvey Weinstein arrested on rape, criminal sex act charges By Colleen Long, Associated Press Seven months after the allegations destroyed his career and set off a national reckoning known as the #MeToo movement, Weinstein left a Manhattan police station in handcuffs, with a strained smile, to head to court for arraignment. Continue reading
May 23 WATCH: Lawmakers: Funding, urgency lacking in Olympic sexual abuse crisis By Eddie Pells, Associated Press Officials from several Olympic sports will testify in a House subcommittee hearing scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. ET today. Watch their remarks here. Continue reading