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A controversial California bill that would have raised the burden of proof for sexual abuse survivors was withdrawn after 25 brave survivors stepped forward to share their stories at the state Capitol in Sacramento.
A former janitor at a Maywood church has settled a sexual abuse lawsuit against the L.A. Archdiocese for $500,000 in a case that stems from 2019. The settlement is outside the scope of last year’s massive $880 million agreement.
Newly unsealed church documents detail how the San Francisco Archdiocese has investigated clergy abuse claims behind closed doors. Find out how the investigation raises questions about transparency and survivor advocacy.
Downey priest Jaime Arriaga faces six felony charges of child sexual abuse just months after the Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced a historic settlement with over 1,300 survivors.
Kearny Mesa, a vibrant working-class neighborhood in San Diego, is a food-lover’s paradise, teeming with bustling ethnic restaurants. Ocean-close but inland enough to escape the
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.
A new class-action lawsuit accuses California prison gynecologist Dr. Scott Lee of years of sexual abuse against incarcerated women while prison officials ignored complaints. Survivors are now taking legal action to hold him and the state accountable.
Survivors of clerical sexual abuse testified in court against the Oakland Diocese amid bankruptcy proceedings involving nearly 350 claims.
1,353 child sexual abuse claims spanning over several decades has been settled for $880 million, bringing the total payout to over $1.5 billion over 20 years.
UC Berkeley issued a warning to students regarding several sexual assaults involving spiked drinks that took place at a residence near campus on Friday night.