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Women Who Accused Jeffrey Epstein of Abuse Report Online Threats
Women who said financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abused them have received threats and harassment after their names appeared in Justice Department documents. The threats followed a September news conference and continued after unredacted files were released.
Just the NewsPope Leo XIV Denounces Clergy Abuse, Addresses Spanish Parliament and Meets Victims
Pope Leo XIV addressed Spanish bishops and parliament on June 8, 2026, calling for listening, justice and prevention. He is scheduled to meet victims privately later the same day.
rte.ieThailand Debates Sexual Abuse After Prominent Family Member’s Accusation Against Brother
A member of a Thai family business empire accused his brother of childhood sexual abuse. Other public figures have since shared their experiences and called for an end to victim-blaming.
The HillOhio State University Reaches $100 Million Settlement in Strauss Abuse Lawsuits
The university reached the agreement on Wednesday to resolve claims that a campus doctor sexually abused students from 1978 to 1998. The deal covers all but one of 280 pending cases and follows an earlier $61 million payout in February.
bbc.co.ukSix Men Sentenced for Sexual Abuse of Teenager in West Yorkshire
Six men were jailed on Friday after a jury found them guilty of grooming and sexually abusing a girl between 2006 and 2009. The victim was between 13 and 15 years old during the offenses.
The GuardianGerman Paediatrician Charged With 130 Counts of Sexual Abuse
Prosecutors in Potsdam, Germany, charged a 46-year-old paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including rape of children, between 2013 and 2025. Most of the alleged offences occurred during the doctor's professional duties at clinics in Rathenow and Nauen, Brandenburg sta…
BBC NewsIndonesian Islamic Boarding School Closed After Caretaker Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Hundreds protested at the Ndholo Kusumo school in Central Java on 2 May as police escorted Kiai Ashari, who faces accusations of abusing up to 50 female students. The Ministry of Religious Affairs permanently revoked the school's license and sent students home. Police named the 5…
jpost.comEpstein Victim Testifies Before Democratic Lawmakers About Abuse in 2009 During His House Arrest
Roza told an unofficial hearing in West Palm Beach that Jean-Luc Brunel recruited her from Uzbekistan and introduced her to Jeffrey Epstein in July 2009. She said Epstein molested her after his masseuse called her into his room and then subjected her to ongoing rape for the follo…
jpost.comGates Foundation Donated $5 Million to International Peace Institute After Epstein Introduction in 2013
A Fortune investigation reveals Jeffrey Epstein connected the International Peace Institute with the Gates Foundation and advised its staff on securing a $5 million donation. Former Epstein assistant Svetlana Pozhidaeva described how he used the arrangement to keep her in his orb…
nbcnews.comSean Gardner Appears in Mississippi Federal Court for Change of Plea Hearing on Child Exploitation Charges
The former gymnastics coach faces a change of plea hearing Monday after initially pleading not guilty to 12 felony counts. An FBI investigation uncovered hidden camera recordings of girls ages 6 to 14 changing in a Mississippi gym bathroom in 2017 and 2018. Lawsuits allege he lat…
yahoo.comGymnast Finley Weldon Accuses Former Coach of Sexual Abuse
Finley Weldon told CBS News her former coach sexually abused her during training, despite USA Gymnastics' pledge to reform following abuse by former team doctor Larry Nassar. More than 150 women reported abuse by Nassar. Weldon said the earlier victims spoke out to prevent recurr…
finance.yahoo.comHarrods Pays Full Compensation to Over 75 Claimants in Al-Fayed Redress Scheme
Harrods has paid full compensation to more than 75 survivors of sexual abuse by its late owner Mohamed Al-Fayed through its dedicated redress program. Nearly 200 additional claims are still being processed. The program represents the company's response to allegations involving th…
France 24French Prosecutors Investigate Reopening of Adult Website Previously Linked to Pelicot Rape Case
French authorities have opened an investigation into the re-emergence of the adult website Coco, now called Cocoland, previously linked to serious crimes including the mass rapes of Gisèle Pelicot. The site was shut down in 2024 but became accessible again on April 28, 2026. Wome…
rte.ieSexual Abuse Reports Rise in Iranian Prisons Amid Increased Detentions
Exclusive information reveals a sharp increase in sexual assault and abuse of detained women, particularly young women, in Iranian prisons and detention centers. One young woman described being sexually assaulted with batons during interrogation. Three detained women face risk of…