Former Salt Lake Boy Scout Leader, LDS Member Charles Sheldon Bates Accused of Abusing Four Boys Over Two Decades
Charles Sheldon Bates faces allegations of years-long child sexual abuse and CSAM creation while holding trusted positions.
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Charles Sheldon Bates faces allegations of years-long child sexual abuse and CSAM creation while holding trusted positions.
As over 1,000 survivors seek justice under Maryland’s Child Victims Act, a legal battle brews over whether the Archdiocese of Baltimore can shield itself from payouts using a controversial legal doctrine, despite filing for bankruptcy to manage its financial exposure.
Photo: Saint Joseph Cathedral, Franklin Street, Buffalo. (Credit) The Diocese of Buffalo has agreed to a $150 million settlement to resolve more than 800 claims
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.
Two Virginia sisters are seeking $300 million in damages from Southern Baptist churches and a former youth leader.
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.
A Philadelphia man was arrested after using Uber to transport a minor across Pennsylvania, highlighting growing concerns about child safety on rideshare platforms.
North Carolina’s HB 612 aims to reform the foster care system by streamlining processes and introducing technological solutions to improve child welfare outcomes.
Note: This article is adapted from a longer article produced by the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain
Maryland lawmakers are considering a cap on child sexual abuse settlements under the Child Victims Act, sparking backlash from attorneys and survivors.