Arizona Supreme Court Lets Churches Decide When Abuse Confessions Remain Confidential
Editor’s Note: This article is based on the Arizona Supreme Court’s July 30, 2026, opinion summary [PDF] and reporting by Arizona’s Family and The Guardian.
Skip to content Editor’s Note: This article is based on the Arizona Supreme Court’s July 30, 2026, opinion summary [PDF] and reporting by Arizona’s Family and The Guardian.
A Ninth Circuit panel appears unlikely to revive emotional abuse claims brought by a mother whose daughter attended a now-closed troubled teen boarding school, even as allegations of coercive treatment and psychological harm continue to draw scrutiny to youth residential programs.
An Uber driver in Tempe is accused of sexually assaulting a passenger during a ride, as nationwide lawsuits and safety data continue to raise concerns about rideshare accountability.
A 33-year-old Arizona Uber driver is wanted for allegedly assaulting a passenger, prompting new questions about rideshare safety as lawsuits grow nationwide.
Police say DNA evidence links a Lyft driver to two separate sexual assault cases in Gilbert and Phoenix more than a year apart. Both victims later identified him.
In Tucson, a woman launches a female-only rideshare after surviving assault. Meanwhile, Uber and Lyft face thousands of lawsuits for failing to prevent driver attacks.
A major court ruling in Arizona could force the LDS Church to face a jury over allegations it failed to report child sexual abuse. Here’s what happened.
The Arizona Court of Appeals has reinstated portions of a lawsuit against the LDS Church, highlighting the broader scope of mandated reporter responsibilities in child abuse cases.
A trio of appellate judges in Arizona are reviewing whether a Mormon bishop and physician failed to fulfill his legal duty to report child abuse after hearing a confession, sparking debate over clergy privilege and mandatory reporting.