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A new Nevada bill limits Uber’s liability for drivers’ actions, but the rideshare giant still faces major sexual assault lawsuits in California’s MDL.
A Virginia rideshare driver has been charged with assaulting a passenger during a trip through Fairfax County. The case echoes thousands of lawsuits filed against Uber and Lyft over driver misconduct.
Twelve former students have sued the McDonogh School, alleging decades of sexual abuse by staff and accusing the institution of negligence in handling misconduct.
The Oregon Youth Authority faces a $51 million lawsuit as 10 former juvenile inmates allege sexual abuse at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility.
A Georgia mother is suing Uber, alleging that its lack of safety measures enabled her 14-year-old daughter to be exploited after being transported by an Uber driver.
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A new Colorado bill proposes stricter security requirements for rideshare companies, including enhanced background checks and driver verification. Similar legislative efforts have emerged in California, New York, and Texas as states push for stronger passenger protections.
A former Provo, Utah gynecologist, David Broadbent is facing additional felony rape charges after more women accused him of sexual misconduct during medical exams. Almost 100 women have joined a lawsuit against him.
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.
A yearlong investigation has revealed that Illinois hospitals allowed doctors accused of sexual misconduct to continue practicing while settling lawsuits and refusing to admit wrongdoing. Regulators failed to take swift action, and now new legislation aims to close the gaps that left patients vulnerable.
Johnson City, Tennessee, has agreed to a $28 million settlement with women who alleged that police failed to investigate sexual assault reports against Sean Williams. The lawsuit, involving up to 400 victims, sheds light on systemic issues in law enforcement’s handling of sexual abuse cases.
Salt Lake City fire captain and EMT instructor Christopher David Burk faces 13 felony sex abuse charges after multiple students accused him of inappropriate conduct during EMT training sessions. Authorities are investigating the allegations.
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.
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has placed Oregon Youth Authority (OYA) Director Joe O’Leary on administrative leave amid an investigation into widespread allegations of sexual abuse at state-run youth correctional facilities. With lawsuits exposing systemic abuse and failures in oversight, this case raises urgent concerns about the safety of incarcerated youth and the accountability of state agencies.
Ashley James Crouse, a Caldwell County pastor, will spend the next 10 years in prison for possessing thousands of images of child sexual abuse material across multiple devices.