Author: Staff Writer
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Global Prevalence of Sexual Assault: 1 in 8 Females Sexually Assaulted Before Age 18
Factor in online harassment or verbal abuse, and the figure jumps to one in five.
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The Harrods Sexual Abuse Scandal
Harrods is one of the most iconic and prestigious department stores in the world, located in the upscale Knightsbridge district of London. Established in 1849, the store is renowned for its luxurious goods, high-end fashion, gourmet food halls, and elaborate window displays. With over 330 departments spread across a million square feet, Harrods caters to…
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Shannon Guay: Former Kent Co. Gymnastics Coach Guilty of Sexually Abusing Over A Dozen Minors
Shannon Guay, a former Kent County gymnastics coach, has been found guilty of sexually abusing several young children, ABC affiliate channel 13 (WZZM) reported. Guay, who is set to be sentenced later this week, was arrested in Florida in May 2023 after allegations surfaced involving a Plainfield Township business. The claims involved the abuse of minors,…
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Vince McMahon WWE Sexual Abuse: As Survivors Seek to Waive NDAs, Will Justice Be Served Or Bodyslammed?
Several women who had signed NDAs after receiving settlements following alleged misconduct by McMahon or others within WWE are seeking to waive confidentiality agreements.
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R. Kelly Sex Crime Convictions Stand After High Court Refuses To Hear Appeal
The Supreme Court’s decision to deny R. Kelly’s appeal serves as a powerful reminder that fame and fortune do not place anyone above the law.
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Boy Scouts of America Misleadingly Lists Sexual Abuse Claims in Financial Report
A recent report by the non-profit Charity Watch reveals that charities often list expenses under the “program” category in their audits and tax filings that most donors wouldn’t expect to be part of the programs they intended to support with their donations. Charity Watch explains that on IRS tax Form 990 or audited financial statements,…
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Sexual Abuse Scandal Within the Evangelical Church Movement: A Disturbing Pattern
Revelations of sexual misconduct within evangelical churches have surfaced, revealing decentralized, systemic patterns of abuse.
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Menendez Brothers’ Case Resurfaces Amid Growing Discussion on Abuse and Incarceration
Prison reform advocates question whether the Menendez brothers—and others like them—should have been sentenced differently, given the allegations of long-term abuse.
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Hawaiʻi Statute of Limitations Extended For Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse
Hawaiʻi has extended the statute of limitations for civil cases, allowing survivors of child sexual abuse more time to file a claim, even decades after the abuse occurred.
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What The Louisiana Sexual Assault Bill of Rights Means For Survivors
Survivors of sexual assault in Louisiana have faced several barriers to receiving justice, such as limited access to records and concerns over anonymous sexual assault kits. In response to the need for stronger protections and transparency for survivors, the Louisiana legislature introduced the Sexual Assault Survivor Bill of Rights, also known as Act No. 669, which…