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world1 day ago•4 min saved

Pope Leo XIV decries clerical abuse, urges culture of care in Spain

Pope Leo XIV denounced clerical sexual abuse as a 'scourge' and urged a 'culture of care'—with listening, truth, justice and prevention—ahead of a private meeting with abuse victims in Madrid; the visit also featured an unprecedented address to Spain's parliament about migration, life and peace, as the pope’s seven‑day tour includes stops in the Canary Islands and Barcelona and comes amid a long‑running effort in Spain to compensate victims (estimates of up to 200,000 minors harmed since 1940).

via CBS News|

#catholic-church #clerical-abuse #pope-leo-xiv

politics29 days ago•9 min saved

Epstein Probe Stirs Debate: Who Really Qualifies as a Victim?

The House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation is rekindling a contentious debate over who counts as a victim versus a co-conspirator, as lawmakers subpoena Sarah Kellen and weigh whether adult associates who recruited underage girls should be treated as perpetrators. While some Republicans push to question Kellen as a potential co-conspirator, others caution about labeling survivors and emphasize a trauma-informed approach. Prosecutors previously considered charges against Kellen, but declined, and questions remain about how to balance seeking new evidence with protecting those who allege abuse, as the DOJ’s handling of Epstein-related documents and international investigations add urgency to the probe.

via Politico|

#co-conspirator #congress #epstein

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Five suspects in custody after targeted Mall of Louisiana shooting in Baton Rouge

Five suspects are in custody after a targeted shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, killing one person and injuring several others; the incident occurred in the food court during a fight between two groups, shoppers were evacuated, and authorities say the scene is secured as the investigation continues, with six total casualties reported.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#baton-rouge #crime #mall-of-louisiana

crime1 month ago•1 min saved

DeKalb shooting spree suspect dies in custody as investigation begins

A man accused of a three-location shooting spree in DeKalb County that killed three people was found unresponsive in his jail cell and pronounced dead; authorities say there is no foul play and have opened an internal investigation into his death. The victims were Prianna Weathers, Tony E. Matthews, and Lauren Bullis, with Abel allegedly buying the gun from a homeless man before the attacks.

via WSB-TV|

#crime #dekalb-county #investigation

us-news1 month ago•23 min saved

Gunfire erupts near University of Iowa after wild brawl, several injured

A chaotic brawl at the Pedestrian Mall near the University of Iowa escalated to gunfire early Sunday, injuring multiple people who were taken to area hospitals. Police said no arrests had been made and investigators were seeking witnesses while campus alerts urged people to avoid the area.

via New York Post|

#iowa-city #mass-shooting #shooting

politics1 month ago•18 min saved

Sexual misconduct claims push Congress toward accountability

Sexual abuse allegations against lawmakers are fueling a broader reckoning in Congress, with victims publicly detailing claims and lawmakers pressing for accountability as Rep. Eric Swalwell exits the California governor’s race and resigns his seat.

via AP News|

#accountability #congress #eric-swalwell

world2 months ago•14 min saved

Minab school bombing leaves families grieving and demanding accountability

Three Iranian families recount the Minab school bombing during the Iran-Iraq War: as parents raced to pick up children, a missile destroyed the school, killing Zahra, Sobhan, Hanieh, and Arya, among others. They describe frantic searches, morgue identifications, and the heartbreak of losing their children, with Zahra’s father staying at the rubble until nightfall. A month later, no one is held to account; the US says it is investigating, Trump denies responsibility, and the families press for justice.

via The Guardian|

#families #iran #minab

business2 months ago•4 min saved

BoA Reaches $72.5 Million Settlement with Epstein Trafficking Victims

Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a New York federal class-action accusing the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex-trafficking operation; the deal, which requires judge approval, would compensate victims from 2008 to 2019 and mirrors prior settlements by JPMorgan Chase and Deutsche Bank, though BoA denies wrongdoing.

via CNBC|

#bank-of-america #business #epstein

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

NFLPA Warns Agents of Fraud Scheme Targeting Players via Apple Phishing and Coerced Sex Acts

The NFL Players Association alerted certified agents that NFL and NBA players may have been targeted by a fraud and sex-trafficking scheme in which a man posing as an adult-film star phished players’ Apple iCloud accounts, stole credit-card information, and coerced a female victim into sex acts with athletes; the suspect, Kwamaine Jerell Ford, has been indicted on multiple counts, with prosecutors saying the operation began in 2020 while he was in federal custody. The NFLPA says all agents have a link to assess whether players were targeted and urges players to contact their agent or the NFLPA if they suspect victimization and to report to the FBI.

via NBC Sports|

#fraud #icloud #nflpa

crime2 months ago•174 min saved

Epstein survivors sue DOJ and Google over exposed victim privacy

Epstein survivors filed a class-action lawsuit in the Northern District of California against the Department of Justice and Google, arguing that documents released in 2025–26 publicly exposed approximately 100 survivors and their private information. The suit claims Google continued to republish the material after redactions were identified, renewing trauma and safety concerns. The DOJ says it has redacted thousands of victims’ names and is still processing requests, while Google’s actions to de-index or remove content are cited as insufficient in the complaint. The case hinges on the Epstein Files Transparency Act’s redaction requirements and alleged failures to protect victims’ privacy.

via CNN|

#crime #doj #epstein

crime3 months ago•14 min saved

Epstein’s money and secrets: two aides still run the estate

BBC News Investigations shows Jeffrey Epstein named his accountant Richard Kahn and lawyer Darren Indyke as co‑executors who control the estate’s wealth and sensitive documents, oversee survivor compensation, and hold broad signatory authority over Epstein’s accounts. They face congressional scrutiny as they prepare to testify, while US Virgin Islands court filings allege they aided Epstein’s trafficking operation—a charge they deny. The estate continues to influence settlements and legal costs for survivors centuries after Epstein’s death.

via BBC|

#crime #epstein #estate

local3 months ago•4 min saved

Three dead, 18 shot on Austin's West Sixth Street mass shooting; two hospitalized

Austin police say 18 people were shot on West Sixth Street; three victims died and two remain hospitalized (one in critical condition). The suspect was killed by officers after exchanging gunfire near Buford’s Bar; the FBI is reviewing the suspect’s history for possible terrorism links, and authorities say the guns were obtained legally. Investigators are asking the public to submit video or photos from the scene.

via KVUE|

#austin #fbi-investigation #local

national3 months ago•5 min saved

Rhode Island clergy abuse report reveals decades of cover‑ups and hundreds of victims

A Rhode Island attorney general investigation found 75 Catholic clergy in the Diocese of Providence molested more than 300 children since 1950, with church leaders prioritizing the institution’s reputation over victims by transferring accused priests and offering treatment or sabbaticals rather than reporting to authorities. Only a fraction faced criminal charges, and many records were kept private for years under a 2019 agreement, prompting calls for reforms to strengthen investigations and ensure accountability and justice for survivors.

via NBC News|

#attorney-general #clergy-abuse #diocese-of-providence

crime3 months ago•183 min saved

Three promising futures cut short in Austin Sixth Street shooting

Three young people were killed and 13 others injured in a mass shooting on Austin’s Sixth Street. The victims include Ryder Harrington (19), a Texas Tech student and Beta Theta Pi member; Savitha Shan (21), UT Austin’s McCombs student who was about to graduate and start a career; and Jorge Pederson (30), a Minnesota MMA fighter. Investigators are examining possible links to recent US-Israel strikes on Iran; motive remains unclear. Family tributes and university statements highlighted the victims’ bright futures as vigils and memorials were held.

via CNN|

#austin-mass-shooting #crime #jorge-pederson

local3 months ago•4 min saved

Third Victim Succumbs After West Sixth Street Mass Shooting in Austin

A third victim, 30-year-old Jorge Pederson, died after being taken off life support from injuries sustained in Sunday's mass shooting on West Sixth Street in Downtown Austin; two others were previously identified, more than a dozen were injured, and investigators including the FBI are examining possible motives while the gunman was killed by police.

via KVUE|

#austin #investigation #local