
Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Lawsuits Claim Deadline Announced
More than 40 Rhode Island clergy abuse lawsuits will be managed by a single Superior Court judge as survivors use the state’s new two-year revival window.

More than 40 Rhode Island clergy abuse lawsuits will be managed by a single Superior Court judge as survivors use the state’s new two-year revival window.

An Idaho jury convicted former Lyft driver Zkaria Mahmmd Al Majzoub of sexually assaulting and kidnapping a passenger after taking her away from her expected route. The verdict comes as Lyft faces a growing federal multidistrict litigation and approximately 2,000 additional cases in California state court.

Bucks County officials have expanded a federal lawsuit against major social media and technology companies, adding Roblox, Discord, X and Meta to allegations that online platforms failed to protect children from exploitation, grooming and harmful design practices.

The Ogdensburg Diocese settlement is another sign that decades old clergy sexual abuse claims are still reshaping Catholic institutions, bankruptcy courts, and survivor compensation efforts across the country.

Indiana’s lawsuit against Roblox and Discord adds to a widening legal fight over child safety, online grooming, and whether gaming platforms did enough to protect minors.
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Nevada’s $12 million settlement with Roblox introduces stricter age verification, parental controls, and communication limits as states intensify scrutiny over child safety on gaming platforms.

A Colorado Uber driver has been arrested on multiple sexual assault charges, with police warning there may be additional victims who have yet to come forward.

Nebraska has joined a growing list of states suing Roblox, alleging the platform exposed children to predators, grooming, and age-inappropriate content while misrepresenting its safety measures.

Idaho lawmakers are moving forward with Isaiah’s Law and the Foster Child Safety Act, proposals designed to strengthen court guidance, visitation safety, and fundamental protections for foster children. Advocates say the reforms reflect growing efforts to improve child welfare safeguards.

A former Kentucky worship pastor facing multiple sexual abuse related charges has died, as church officials acknowledged the emotional impact such cases may have on survivors and reiterated commitments to campus safety.