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The STOP CSAM Act has been reintroduced to allow victims of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) to sue tech companies that host exploitative content. Bipartisan lawmakers argue that Big Tech has failed to protect children, and Congress must act.
Johnson City, Tennessee, has agreed to a $28 million settlement with women who alleged that police failed to investigate sexual assault reports against Sean Williams. The lawsuit, involving up to 400 victims, sheds light on systemic issues in law enforcement’s handling of sexual abuse cases.
Match Group, the company behind Tinder, Hinge, and other major dating apps, has failed to act on repeated reports of sexual assault, allowing known predators to stay on its platforms. Despite maintaining an internal database of offenders, Match Group has prioritized profits over user safety, leaving millions of users at risk.
Salt Lake City fire captain and EMT instructor Christopher David Burk faces 13 felony sex abuse charges after multiple students accused him of inappropriate conduct during EMT training sessions. Authorities are investigating the allegations.
A federal funding freeze under the Trump administration is threatening vital programs for survivors of sexual assault, leaving shelters, legal aid groups, and crisis centers without essential resources. Advocates warn that the delay in funds could have devastating consequences for victims in need.
San Diego County faces lawsuits from individuals who allege they were sexually abused by probation officers while in juvenile detention. The lawsuits claim systemic failures allowed abuse to persist for decades, despite complaints from victims.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Director Joe O’Leary on administrative leave amid an investigation into widespread allegations of sexual abuse at state-run youth correctional facilities. With lawsuits exposing systemic abuse and failures in oversight, this case raises urgent concerns about the safety of incarcerated youth and the accountability of state agencies.
Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker faces sexual misconduct allegations from 16 massage therapists, raising concerns about inappropriate client behavior in the massage therapy industry and the difficulties therapists face in reporting such incidents.
Ashley James Crouse, a Caldwell County pastor, will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material across multiple devices.
Survivors of sexual assault in the U.S. military have access to a structured reporting process designed to provide support, medical care, and legal assistance while