All articles tagged with #sex abuse
Ohio State University has agreed to pay $100 million to 279 former students who allege campus doctor Richard Strauss sexually abused them, ending an eight-year federal case; a special master will determine individual damages, and OSU had previously settled with 317 other survivors for more than $61 million. The litigation also involved former coaches and U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, who denies knowledge of the abuse.
Thirty former Ohio State University football players, including NFL alums, joined a class-action alleging the university failed to protect them from campus doctor Richard Strauss; OSU has settled with 317 survivors for more than $61 million, but five Strauss-related lawsuits remain.
Robert Preston Morris, founder of Gateway Church, was released from the Osage County Jail in Oklahoma after serving six months for five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child in the 1980s. Under a plea agreement, he received a 10-year suspended sentence with the first six months in jail and must register as a sex offender, supervised by Texas authorities via interstate compact. Morris resigned as Gateway Church’s senior pastor in 2024 amid the allegations, and the victim, Cindy Clemishire, said justice had been served.
Actress Melissa Gilbert is among potential witnesses at a New Mexico detention hearing for her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, in a sex abuse case.
The released Epstein files reveal that former Prince Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, asked Ghislaine Maxwell for 'inappropriate friends' and discussed procuring girls ahead of a 2002 trip to Peru, intensifying scrutiny over his conduct amid ongoing allegations and previous settlements related to Jeffrey Epstein's sex abuse scandal.
The DOJ released partially redacted files related to Jeffrey Epstein, revealing new photos and documents, including connections to Bill Clinton and other notable figures, but critics argue the release is incomplete and heavily redacted, raising concerns about transparency and justice for victims.
Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir details her traumatic experiences with Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and allegations against Prince Andrew, revealing disturbing accounts of abuse, exploitation, and her ongoing quest for justice.
'Nobody’s Girl' is a powerful and harrowing memoir by Virginia Roberts Giuffre that exposes the extent of abuse, power, and corruption linked to Jeffrey Epstein and his associates, highlighting her journey from victim to survivor and the ongoing fight for justice, while also reflecting on her tragic death shortly after its publication.
A lawsuit against Delbarton School in New Jersey, alleging sexual abuse by monks dating back to the 1970s, is set to be the first civil trial involving the Catholic Church in the state, highlighting decades of abuse allegations and institutional responses.
The article investigates how Daniel Savala, a convicted sex offender and influential figure within Chi Alpha, a Christian ministry affiliated with the Assemblies of God, exploited his position to sexually abuse students over decades, despite warnings to church leadership, highlighting failures in accountability and oversight within the church organization.
Virginia Giuffre's family responded angrily to President Trump's recent claim that Jeffrey Epstein 'stole' her from Mar-a-Lago, raising questions about his awareness of Epstein and Maxwell's crimes. The family expressed outrage over Trump's comments and called for answers regarding his knowledge of the case, especially given his previous remarks about Epstein's preferences and the recent meeting between Maxwell and a Trump lawyer. The article highlights ongoing concerns about Trump's connections to Epstein and Maxwell amid legal and political scrutiny.
President Trump claimed that Jeffrey Epstein 'stole' Virginia Giuffre from his Mar-a-Lago club, suggesting Epstein took employees, including Giuffre, who worked in the spa, and this admission could increase scrutiny of Trump's relationship with Epstein amid ongoing investigations and public interest.
Dr. Kathryn "Katy" Wagner, principal of St. Helens High School, has turned herself in to the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office on charges related to a sex abuse investigation. Wagner is accused of failing to report child abuse and withholding necessary care from students, leading to her indictment on multiple counts of criminal mistreatment and official misconduct. The investigation follows the arrest of two teachers for historical sexual abuse at the school. Wagner and the district superintendent have been placed on administrative leave.
A substitute teacher at Omaha Public Schools was arrested after being found in her SUV with a 17-year-old student, whom she admitted to having sex with. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning, and the student fled on foot after crashing the vehicle. The teacher, identified as Erin Ward, was taken into custody on suspicion of felony sexual abuse by a school employee, and both she and the student received minor medical attention. The case is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Office, working closely with the Douglas County Attorney’s Office and OPS.
The Supreme Court denied an emergency request to pause a $2.4 billion settlement plan for sex abuse lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America, allowing the deal to proceed. The settlement involves over 82,000 claims of childhood sexual abuse, with more than 86% of victims supporting the agreement. The court's decision is significant as it may provide insight into how the justices will approach a similar opioid settlement case involving Purdue Pharma.