FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 6 - The Untold Story

Therapist, 26, Charged With Grooming a Teenage Boy She Counselled in Juvenile Hall, Abuses Him After Release

A Northern California therapist faces felony charges for allegedly grooming a teenage boy in juvenile detention for sexual abuse, exploiting therapy sessions meant for rehabilitation.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Ex-Citigroup Exec Jailed for 30 Years for Drugging Women, Filming Assaults, and Possessing Child Abuse Images

Former Citigroup exec and Harvard grad Edward Gene Smith sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for drugging and assaulting women, possessing child abuse material, and obstructing justice in New York.

International Business Times UK · Jul 29

Sexual abuse victims ‘exhausted’ by fears over early release scheme

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch sat alongside campaigners as she called for emergency laws to ensure abusers are not released early.

Evening Standard · Jul 28

Austin FC academy players under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse

Multiple league, club, and law enforcement sources confirm ongoing inquiries into MLS club

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

Karim Khan ousted as prosecutor of international criminal court

Member states vote to remove British barrister after allegations of sexual abuse

The Guardian - UK · Jul 24

House Democrat wants Barron Trump to testify about ‘political interference’ in Andrew and Tristan Tate extradition

Rep. Yassamin Ansari is seeking government records and communications surrounding the ‘manosphere’ influencers facing sexual abuse and trafficking allegations

The Independent UK · Jul 24

Relief as Christian Brothers back down on abuse redress

Advocates for victim-survivors have described feeling shocked and relieved after the Christian Brothers announced a deal to cover future abuse claims.

AAP · Jul 24

EU temporarily extends controversial chat-scanning regime until 2028

EU countries have adopted a temporary regime allowing messaging services to voluntarily detect child sexual abuse material until 2028. End-to-end encrypted apps like WhatsApp and Signal remain exempt.

Euronews · Jul 23

Call for full public inquiry into historical clerical abuse in Northern Ireland

It comes after a report detailed experiences including exorcisms, physical violence and sexual abuse in faith-based settings.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Vatican defends secrecy in sensitive abuse case involving ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik

The Vatican has confirmed that a church trial against a famous ex-Jesuit priest accused of spiritual and sexual abuse of women is ongoing

The Independent UK · Jul 22