sexual abuse

Court to hear closing arguments for R. Kelly trial on fixing charges, child pornography

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

Closing arguments are scheduled Monday for R. Kelly and two co-defendants in the R&B singer's trial on federal charges of trial-fixing, child pornography and enticing minors for sex.

Prison chaplain guilty of sexually abusing incarcerated women faces sentencing

By Michael R. Sisak, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

A former California prison chaplain who pleaded guilty to forcing an inmate to have sex with him is facing sentencing in a federal court.

Witness says a desperate R. Kelly offered $1 million for return of video

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

With the testimony Tuesday, prosecutors sought to persuade jurors that Kelly was desperate in the early 2000s to recover the recording that had gone missing, knowing it could land him in serious legal trouble.

Placido Domingo's name comes up in Argentina sex sect probe

By Almudena Calatrava, Daniel Politi, Leonardo la Valle, Associated Press

Opera star Placido Domingo's name has appeared in an investigation of a sect-like group in Argentina that also had U.S. offices and whose leaders have been charged with numerous crimes, including sexual exploitation.

Woman describes frequent sexual abuse by R. Kelly before she was 18

By Michael Tarm, Associated Press

A woman who has been central to R. Kelly's legal troubles for more than two decades has testified that the R&B singer sexually abused her "hundreds" of times before she turned 18 years old, starting when she was just 15.

R. Kelly is sentenced 30 years in sex trafficking case

By Tom Hays, Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press

R. Kelly has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for using his R&B superstardom to subject young fans to systematic sexual abuse.

Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

By Tom Hays, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press

The sentencing Tuesday was the culmination of a prosecution that detailed how Epstein and Maxwell flaunted their riches and associations with prominent people to groom vulnerable girls and then exploit them.

Jury sides with Johnny Depp in libel lawsuit, Amber Heard in counterclaim

By Denise Lavoie, Associated Press

A jury sided with Depp in his libel lawsuit against ex-wife Heard. But in a split decision, the jury also found that Heard was defamed by one Depp’s lawyers, who accused her of creating a detailed hoax that included roughing…

Canadian gymnast tells of sexual, emotional abuse by Olympic coach

By Eddie Pells, Associated Press

The letter by Abby Pearson Spadafora revealed the latest in a long series of allegations of sexual, emotional and physical abuse by coaches Dave and Elizabeth Brubaker, who have been banned by Gymnastics Canada.

Influential dance company bred culture of sex, silence, dancers say

By Juliet Linderman, Martha Mendoza, Associated Press, Morgan Bocknek, Toronto Star

As the company grew into an industry powerhouse, its leaders perpetuated a culture of sex and silence, according to interviews with dozens of former and current staff and students.