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Child abuse survivor set to take Anglican Church in Tasmania to trial in legal precedent

A man who claims he was abused as a child by a notorious paedophile priest is taking the Anglican Church to trial — and for the first time in Tasmania, the church will contest the case at a trial.

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Puerto Rico star Ricky Martin faces sexual assault complaint

A sexual assault complaint has been filed against Puerto Rico pop star Ricky Martin, who recently sued his nephew over what he said were false allegations of sexual abuse

The Independent UK

Defense rests in R. Kelly’s federal trial, setting stage for closing arguments and possible verdict next week

CHICAGO — Derrel McDavid spent hours on the witness stand this week explaining that he once believed the mounting sexual abuse allegations against his boss, R&B superstar R. Kelly, were nothing more than lies from extortionists out for a payday.

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Bankruptcy judge approves $2.46 billion reorganization plan for Boy Scouts of America

A bankruptcy judge in Delaware has approved a $2.46 billion Chapter 11 reorganization plan for the Boy Scouts of America, a decision that will directly impact more than 80,000 sexual abuse survivors

Tribune News Service

Crown Law overturned criminal conviction that exposed it to legal liability

Crown Law overturned a criminal conviction for sexual abuse 10 years after the perpetrator was found guilty when the conviction exposed the Crown to legal liability in a civil case.

Newsroom.co.nz

Foyle Family Justice Centre to provide a safe haven as first of its kind in UK and Ireland

"Our vision is to save lives and deliver bespoke, co-ordinated, victim-centred services to survivors of domestic and sexual abuse"

Belfast Live

'I'm having a bad week': Aries Spears brushes off child sexual abuse allegations

Aries Spears has personally denied the child sexual abuse allegations leveled against him and fellow comic Tiffany Haddish.

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Ukraine police uncover child sexual abuse ring involving Russian children

Suspect arrested and 15 children identified but authorities say war is hampering efforts to pursue case

The Guardian - UK

Catholic abuse compo court case delayed

The start of a trial looking at compensation for victims of child sexual abuse by a Catholic brother in South Australia has been delayed.

AAP

Tas hospital manager denies abuse cover-up

A human resources manager at Tasmania's Launceston General Hospital has denied deliberately covering up an allegation of child sexual abuse against a nurse.

AAP

Texas DA says sex abuse case against John Wetteland will go forward after mistrial

DALLAS — The Denton County district attorney’s office said Tuesday that prosecutors will retry former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland’s sexual abuse case, which ended in a mistrial last week.

Tribune News Service

Accuser to DA: Arrest Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears immediately amid allegations

LOS ANGELES — The woman who recently sued Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears for alleged child sexual abuse submitted a letter Monday to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office calling for the comedians' immediate arrest and prosecution.

Los Angeles Times

Tas youth centre boss 'not told' of abuse

The ex-manager of a Tasmanian youth detention centre has told an inquiry that he wasn't made aware of historical allegations against a senior staffer.

AAP

Nirvana win lawsuit over Nevermind baby album cover

A US judge has dismissed Spencer Elden’s claim that an image of him as a naked baby on the 1991 album constituted child sexual abuse

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Three children rescued, 45 people facing child exploitation charges after WA police operation

Three alleged child sexual abuse victims are rescued as part of an operation involving WA and federal police, as 45 people are charged with a total of 149 offences and more than 35,000 images and videos are seized.

The Hindu

HC restrains media from publishing or telecasting Pollachi sexual abuse case trial proceedings

Following CBI’s complaint against Nakheeran Publications, judge laments that media had belied the court’s expectations

Tribune News Service

Mistrial declared in former Texas Rangers pitcher’s sex abuse case after jury deadlocks

DENTON, Texas — The judge declared a mistrial Friday in the sexual abuse trial of former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland after a Denton County jury said they were deadlocked.

Newsroom.co.nz

State of denial: How police child abuse inquiries ran aground

In part two of a series on Crown Law withholding evidence from police, Aaron Smale asks: how did the government and its lawyers behave when they knew the state was guilty of serious crimes again

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Jury deliberating fate of former Texas Rangers pitcher accused of sexual abuse

A Denton County, Texas, jury Friday is deliberating the fate of former Texas Rangers pitcher John Wetteland, who is accused of sexually abusing a young relative in the early 2000s.

AAP

Tas abuse inquiry prompts public forums

Community forums will be held in Tasmania as the health department aims to rebuild trust after harrowing evidence heard at a child sexual abuse inquiry.

The Independent UK

Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears accused of child sexual abuse

Comedians accused of ‘intentional infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, sexual battery, sexual harassment, and sexual abuse of a minor’

The Hindu

Karnataka seer arrested in sexual abuse case hospitalised

In a day of dramatic developments in connection with POCSO case, the seer was shifted from jail to hospital and finally to police custody

Los Angeles Times

Tiffany Haddish's reps dismiss sexual abuse allegations against her and Aries Spears

LOS ANGELES — Comedians Tiffany Haddish and Aries Spears are being sued after being accused of child sexual abuse.

The Guardian - UK

African football head criticised for visiting Gabon FA president in jail

Alleged victims and Fifpro have criticised the head of African football’s governing body for publicly supporting the president of the Gabon’s football federation, who has been accused of covering up widespread sexual abuse.

The Hindu

Superintendent of Patna shelter home held over allegations of sexual abuse

An SIT has been constituted to look into complaints

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