Sexual Abuse

Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church, has been accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago and has been asked to step away from ministry during the investigation.

A Paris court sentenced a school monitor to an 18-month suspended prison sentence for sexually abusing a kindergarten-age child. This marks the first guilty verdict in a series of abuse allegations involving non-teaching staff in Paris's public schools.

The Trump administration is implementing a nationwide initiative targeting schools accused of protecting teachers involved in sexual abuse. California faces potential loss of $50 million in federal funding for failing to safeguard students.

An illegal immigrant soccer coach is facing consequences for using alcohol and drugs to sexually abuse children. The investigation began in 2023 after explicit videos were found on a cellphone he left behind at a Franklin business.

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. The ruling mandates Trump pay the damages.

A person reveals their stepfather raped them from age 6 and sold them to other men, with their mother's betrayal being nearly as devastating.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8M after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider the decision.

A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the 2023 verdict, and Trump had already paid the funds set aside during the appeals process.

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has paid the amount, which was set aside during appeals, and faces ongoing defamation claims from Carroll.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5 million after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The ruling follows a legal case involving allegations of sexual abuse and defamation.

Riverside police have arrested a 62-year-old man suspected of sexually abusing multiple victims over 25 years. They are seeking additional victims and have released his photo for public awareness.

Trump opposes a $5 million damages verdict against him, citing a last-ditch Supreme Court bid. He was found liable in two trials for defaming E. Jean Carroll by denying her claim of sexual abuse in a New York department store.

A Riverside County man, Christopher James Ray Sr., is accused of sexually abusing multiple children, prompting authorities to seek additional victims. The investigation began in September 2025 after a report of abuse was filed.

A staggering 18,733 POCSO cases are pending in various courts across 38 districts in Tamil Nadu. The situation is worsened by inadequate support services for children undergoing the procedural justice system.

A federal court judge denied Donald Trump's latest request to delay payment of a $5.8 million judgment awarded to E Jean Carroll after a jury found he sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her in 2019. The judgment stems from a New York jury's conclusion that Trump committed both acts.

A former Texas middle school teacher was sentenced to over 30 years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old student. The conviction led to the lengthy prison term.

E Jean Carroll requested a judge to enforce Donald Trump's payment of $5 million from a 2023 civil case verdict, which found him liable for sexual abuse in the 1990s and defamation after her 2019 disclosure. The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear Trump’s appeal of the verdict.

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s appeal in E. Jean Carroll’s case, upholding a $5 million verdict from a 2023 jury. Carroll alleged Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s, and a separate 2024 defamation verdict awarded her $83 million, which remains under appeal.

The Supreme Court declined to review President Donald Trump's request to overturn a $5 million verdict against him in a case where a jury found him liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll and defaming her. Trump's lawyers argued evidentiary rulings favored the plaintiff, while Carroll's attorneys asserted the case was not worthy of review. The decision allows the verdict to stand.

The Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn a $5 million verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s case, which found him liable for sexual abuse and defamation. Trump’s lawyers argued the verdict was based on inflammatory evidence and flawed judicial rulings, but the court declined to review the case.

A cricket coach was sentenced to 48 years in RI in the third case of sexual abuse.

Jaime Torres, a 42-year-old man from Santa Paula, was convicted by a jury on June 24 for sexually abusing a young girl under 14 years old between 2012 and 2018. The conviction was announced by the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office.

Michael A. Dillard, Deputy Director of Facilities for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexually abusing two women at an intelligence conference in Williamsburg in July 2022.

Penthouse Pet is seeking to avoid incarceration by revealing a history involving sexual abuse, illicit drug use, and working as a paid escort in Las Vegas. The motion for diversion details these aspects of her past.

A Georgia teacher is accused of sexually abusing six teens and violating house arrest conditions by visiting places where children were present. Court documents state she broke house arrest 85 times.

Chicago police have issued a community alert for a man wanted for sexually abusing a 6-year-old girl on the city's South Side. The suspect is described as African American, 40-45 years old, 180-200 lbs, and last seen wearing a gray and black baseball cap, light blue shirt, gray pants, and black gym shoes.

Uber's shareholders have filed a lawsuit against the ride-sharing company, alleging poor oversight by its board led to sexual abuse of passengers.

A youth was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a girl associated with an anganwadi. The case involves criminal charges related to child abuse.

Local lawyer Scott Herndon specializes in defending victims of serious-injury accidents and sexual abuse. His boutique firm handles a limited number of cases annually, focusing on thorough research for each.

A husband in his 60s admitted to sexually abusing his wife after being accused of plotting with other men to drug and rape her. The case involves allegations of coordinated criminal activity targeting the wife.

A headmaster and teacher were arrested over sexual abuse allegations at a school in Karnataka. The Department of School Education has suspended both individuals.

Guy Gilboa-Dalal, an Israeli man held hostage in Gaza, recounts experiencing sexual abuse and urges victims to speak out about such incidents in conflict zones.

A Nigerian university has sacked two professors and three others over allegations of sexual abuse and extortion. The decision was made during the 122nd Governing Council meeting on June 12, as disclosed by the university spokesman.

A university has sacked two professors and three other staff members over alleged sexual abuse and extortion. The decision was made during the 122nd meeting of the Governing Council on 12 June.

An Ohio police chief was arrested in Florida for a yearslong pattern of sexually abusing a former student. The abuse is alleged to have occurred over several years.

The article discusses reports of sexual abuse in Israeli prisons, highlighting a testimony that is part of a broader pattern documented in these facilities. The issue of sexual violence is presented as a significant concern within the prison system.

A Christian school student emotionally broke down during a statement about a second teacher who was determined to have sexually abused him. The boy sobbed, saying 'All you had to do was admit it.'

Women in the United Farm Workers (UFW) union, led by Cesar Chavez, faced harassment, misogyny, and sexual assault. These women were also involved in the fight for Latino civil rights.

French prosecutors are seeking to charge pop star Patrick Bruel with nine allegations of sexual abuse, including rape and sexual assault, and request pre-trial detention. Bruel denies the allegations.

A teacher is accused of a baby's sexual abuse and murder. The defense claims the case is circumstantial and undermined by expert witnesses.