SBC’s Morris Chapman Dies; Legacy Shadowed by Sexual Abuse Scandal
Former SBC leader Morris Chapman, once seen as a stabilizing figure, is now remembered for his ties to the denomination’s mishandling of clergy sexual abuse.
Skip to content Former SBC leader Morris Chapman, once seen as a stabilizing figure, is now remembered for his ties to the denomination’s mishandling of clergy sexual abuse.
A Vatican commission says Church leaders continue to fail survivors of clergy sexual abuse, citing weak accountability, poor communication, and lack of transparency.
A former New Orleans priest has been denied bond after being extradited to face multiple child sexual abuse charges. Prosecutors call the case a grave breach of trust.
Advocates across Idaho say child abuse cases are growing more severe as foster care numbers decline, citing fallout from a court ruling, prevention-first policies, and pandemic isolation.
The Albany Diocese reached a multi-million-dollar settlement just before its first sexual abuse trial, avoiding public testimony about decades of clergy cover-ups under Bishop Howard Hubbard.
A bankruptcy judge has allowed some lawsuits against the Santa Rosa Diocese to proceed to trial, giving survivors a path to justice and exposing potential church liability.
Los Angeles County has agreed to another massive $828 million settlement involving sexual abuse claims in juvenile and foster facilities, following its record $4 billion deal earlier this year.
A new $150 million lawsuit against Detroit’s Sinai-Grace Hospital adds to mounting claims that a former nurse accused of sexual assault was a known predator ignored by hospital leadership. The lawsuit comes on the heels of a separate $100 million legal action.
A New Hampshire Supreme Court ruling blocks survivors from using the state’s 2020 law abolishing time limits for sexual abuse lawsuits, citing constitutional grounds. This ruling, however, should not discourage survivors from learning their legal rights or coming forward.
Netflix’s new hit series Wayward has reignited public attention on the abusive troubled teen industry, a multibillion-dollar network of youth programs tied to decades of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. From the roots of Synanon and CEDU to recent cases, the TTI’s legacy continues to haunt survivors demanding accountability.