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A Louisiana jury just awarded $2.4M to a man who says he was abused by a Catholic camp director in the 1960s, thanks to a revived law allowing survivors to sue decades later. The outcome could reshape what clergy abuse victims across the country are owed.
Two more correctional officers have been charged in the FCI Dublin scandal, bringing the total to 10. Although the female-only facility has been closed for over a year, the scandal still resonates throughout the justice system.
An explosive Floodlit.org investigation reveals that from 1963 to 1989, Mormon men in top Boy Scouts of America positions were aware of secret BSA “perversion files” detailing sexual abuse allegations—but may never have informed LDS Church leaders. The Church later claimed under oath it didn’t learn of the files until 1989. These findings come as over 4,000 abuse cases tied to the Church have surfaced, with more than 100 lawsuits filed just last year. Survivors may still have legal options—visit our LDS Sexual Abuse Lawsuit page to learn more.
Varsity Brands, the monolithic youth sports apparel and competitive cheer entity that owns the Varsity Spirit brand, is launching a professional cheerleading league. While the intentions are seemingly altruistic, survivors and critics question whether the for-profit motivation heavily stems from the company’s desire to rehabilitate its reputation amid sexual abuse allegations and other legal troubles.
In states such as Colorado, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, rideshare companies, Uber and Lyft, have resisted introduced legislation that would strengthen passenger safety efforts.
The Boy Scouts’ sexual abuse settlement fund faces a $7B valuation—double initial estimates—raising fears survivors may not receive full compensation amid disputed insurance payouts.
HBO’s Surviving Ohio State exposes the staggering scope of Dr. Richard Strauss’s abuse and Ohio State University’s decades-long failure to act—raising new questions about justice, accountability, and how male survivors are treated.
Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sexual assault in a New York retrial, with testimony from three accusers. Jury is still deliberating on a pending rape charge.
Jennifer Lyell, a key voice in exposing abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, has died at 47. Her story reshaped how the SBC confronts sexual misconduct.
Newly uncovered documents reveal the LDS Church paid over $1.26 million to settle child sex abuse claims. A scoutmaster cover-up and David Farley court ruling add to growing concerns.
Gareld Duane Rollins, whose lawsuit against Paul Pressler exposed widespread sexual abuse in the Southern Baptist Convention, has died. His case ignited national reforms and gave voice to countless survivors.
More former Indiana basketball players are alleging decades-old abuse by the team’s former doctor—and say university staff, including coaching legend Bobby Knight, enabled it.
Sexual assault allegations on Disney Cruise Line ships have surged, raising questions about passenger safety and underreported crimes at sea.
After five years of stalled negotiations, survivors and attorneys clash over a proposed $240 million clergy abuse settlement in New Orleans. Will it pass?
Former youth pastor Timothy Jeltema of Champion Forest Baptist Church admitted to abusing about 25 girls. But according to a now-settled lawsuit, a church leader once tipped him off about a police investigation, giving him time to destroy evidence.