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Epstein Allegations Linked to Interlochen Arts School in Investigation
us-news26 days ago

Epstein Allegations Linked to Interlochen Arts School in Investigation

Alumni of the Interlochen Center for the Arts report decades of sexual conduct by Jeffrey Epstein in a law-firm–led investigation into abuse at the Michigan school, detailing 70 accounts from 47 staff and faculty spanning the 1950s–2010s. Epstein, a 1967 camper and longtime donor, is tied to two alleged incidents, including one at a lodge that bore his name (later renamed Green Lake Lodge and demolished). Interlochen has provided names to local authorities, apologized, and said safety policies have since strengthened, while Epstein’s broader notoriety from federal materials has fueled ongoing scrutiny; Epstein died by suicide in 2019.

via theguardian.com|
#alumni-accounts#epstein#interlochen-center-for-the-arts
Timothy Busfield Denies Twin-Actor Allegations in New Mexico Grand Jury
us-news1 month ago

Timothy Busfield Denies Twin-Actor Allegations in New Mexico Grand Jury

Emmy-winning actor-director Timothy Busfield testified for over two hours before a Bernalillo County grand jury in Albuquerque, insisting he did not commit criminal sexual contact with the twin child actors on The Cleaning Lady and that the allegations are false and financially motivated revenge. He acknowledged some physical contact on set but said it was never inappropriate and occurred with many witnesses present. The twins’ mother allegedly sought revenge after their roles were cut. Busfield, who maintains his innocence and has undergone a lie detector test, faces four counts and a trial date in May 2027.

via New York Post|
#albuquerque#grand-jury#sexual-abuse-allegations
Amy Duggar King offers support to Joseph Duggar’s accuser amid case revelations
entertainment1 month ago

Amy Duggar King offers support to Joseph Duggar’s accuser amid case revelations

Amy Duggar King revealed on The Sarah Fraser Show that she has spoken with the young girl who alleges abuse by her cousin Joseph Duggar, offering hope and encouragement toward healing. Duggar faces charges of lewd and lascivious behavior with a minor tied to a 2020 family vacation in Panama City Beach and has pleaded not guilty. He remains on pretrial release with a late-July pretrial hearing scheduled; the family member emphasized that the accuser speaking out is courageous and that counseling can aid in healing.

via USA Today|
#amy-duggar-king#entertainment#joseph-duggar
Pfleger Removed Again at Saint Sabina Amid New Abuse Claim
local-chicago-news-auburn-gresham-englewood-chatham1 month ago

Pfleger Removed Again at Saint Sabina Amid New Abuse Claim

Local Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger has been removed from his leadership role at Saint Sabina Parish while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates a new sexual‑abuse accusation dating to the early 1990s involving a Saint Sabina School student; Cardinal Cupich says the review will be thorough and independent. Pfleger calls the claim an 'absolute lie' and frames the move as political, noting this is his fifth allegation, with four prior accusations investigated and not sustained, including a 2021 reinstatement after previous probes. Pfleger remains a polarizing figure in Chicago activism and politics.

via Block Club Chicago|
#archdiocese-of-chicago#chicago-politics#father-michael-pfleger
Spike Lee defends Michael Jackson biopic, citing timeline for omission
entertainment3 months ago

Spike Lee defends Michael Jackson biopic, citing timeline for omission

Spike Lee says he loves the Michael Jackson biopic Michael and rejects critics for omitting abuse allegations, arguing the film’s timeline ends in 1988 and wouldn’t cover later accusations; reports note a settlement clause barred depiction of an accuser, and colman domingo hinted a possible Part 2 could address subsequent events.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Australia|
#entertainment#michael-biopic#michael-jackson
Fresh Jackson Allegations Surface as Biopic Debuts
entertainment4 months ago

Fresh Jackson Allegations Surface as Biopic Debuts

As the controversial Michael biopic debuts, a February lawsuit from the Cascio siblings accuses Michael Jackson and his estate of drugging and sexually abusing them as children, alleging years of abuse and payoffs; the filing adds to decades of accusations dating back to 1993, including the Chandler case, and contrasts with the estate’s denial of the claims as a ‘desperate money grab’ while Paris Jackson’s dispute with the executors continues amid the film’s release and strong box-office expectations.

via Deadline|
#cascio-siblings-lawsuit#entertainment#entertainment-news
Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68, leaving a complex legacy
culture4 months ago

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies at 68, leaving a complex legacy

Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational figure in hip-hop and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 68 in Pennsylvania from prostate cancer; he helped shape early electro‑inflected hip-hop, popularizing breakbeats and the use of the TR-808, and promoted a movement centered on peace, unity and fun. His legacy is complicated by multiple men accusing him of sexual abuse in the 1980s and 1990s, which he denied, and the Universal Zulu Nation apologized in 2016 for not fully disclosing the abuse.

via NBC News|
#afrika-bambaataa#culture#hip-hop
Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68, Leaving a Complex Hip-Hop Legacy
music4 months ago

Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68, Leaving a Complex Hip-Hop Legacy

Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneering DJ and founder of the Universal Zulu Nation, died at 68 from prostate cancer. He helped popularize hip-hop worldwide with the electro-influenced hit “Planet Rock” and was a foundational figure in the culture, but his legacy is deeply complicated by decades of sexual-abuse allegations and civil lawsuits, prompting a nuanced conversation about separating artistic impact from personal conduct.

via Rolling Stone|
#afrika-bambaataa#hip-hop#music
La Paz: Chavez’s Remote UFW Haven Comes Under Fire Over Abuse Allegations
us-news4 months ago

La Paz: Chavez’s Remote UFW Haven Comes Under Fire Over Abuse Allegations

A New York Times investigation portrays Cesar Chavez’s La Paz compound as a remote, cult-like hub where he wielded tight control, embraced mind-control and Synanon-style tactics, and faced multiple sexual-abuse accusations from former residents and associates, prompting reevaluation of his legacy and renewed scrutiny of the Cesar Chavez National Monument.

via The New York Times|
#cesar-chavez#la-paz#sexual-abuse-allegations
Dolores Huerta Breaks Silence on Chavez Abuse, Reframing the Farm Workers' Legacy
politics5 months ago

Dolores Huerta Breaks Silence on Chavez Abuse, Reframing the Farm Workers' Legacy

Dolores Huerta revealed to CNN and The New York Times that Cesar Chavez sexually assaulted her in 1960 and again in 1966, saying she kept silent for decades due to fear and stigma. The disclosures complicate Chavez’s legacy while highlighting Huerta’s pivotal leadership within the United Farm Workers and the broader farmworkers’ movement, which achieved historic gains like contracts and regulatory changes even as questions arise about power, trust, and the movement’s lasting impact.

via CNN|
#cesar-chavez#dolores-huerta#new-york-times-investigation
Calls to rename Chavez Day rise as abuse allegations cloud legacy
politics5 months ago

Calls to rename Chavez Day rise as abuse allegations cloud legacy

A New York Times report alleging sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez has spurred California leaders to move toward renaming Chavez Day as Farm Workers Day. Los Angeles is canceling Chavez Day celebrations and starting a process to rename streets and parks bearing his name, while the United Farm Workers halts events in response. Dolores Huerta publicly disclosed that Chavez raped her twice, prompting a broader reckoning over Chavez’s legacy. California and local officials are considering a statewide/municipal rename, with LAUSD noting Chavez Day falls during spring break and will remain a non-instruction day for now. The movement faces pressure to honor farmworkers without elevating Chavez’s controversial record.

via Los Angeles Times|
#cesar-chavez#dolores-huerta#farmworkers-day