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Investigation of Baltimore Archdiocese finds over 600 clergy sex abuse victims
The Maryland Attorney General says Archdiocese of Baltimore leaders failed to report many allegations or remove abusers. One parish had 11 abusers in 40 years.
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After Biddeford woman breaks nearly 30-year silence, 2 other women also allege abuse
Julia Russell has filed a civil lawsuit against Phil Chenevert, accusing the family friend of sexually abusing her as a child in the 1990s. Two other women have made similar allegations and will testify in the federal trial beginning Monday.
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R. Kelly sentenced to 30 years in sex trafficking case
The disgraced R&B superstar sexually abused young fans, including some who were just children, in a systematic scheme that went on for decades.
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Three men sue Catholic Diocese of Portland over childhood sexual abuse
In July 2021, the state removed a 34-year statute of limitations for civil claims of childhood sexual abuse.
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Former Augusta mental health worker sentenced for sexual abuse of client
Wayne O. Draper, 57, of Pittston pleads no contest to Class D misdemeanor charges of unlawful sexual contact and unlawful sexual touching.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Midcoast sexual assault advocacy group saw more clients in 2021, but worries still more are underserved
The pandemic has had an impact on how clients can reach out for help and how the group can reach them, the executive director says.
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Maine Catholic diocese substantiates abuse allegations against 2 priests
Bishop Robert Deeley this month accepted the recommendation of a diocese review board that advises him on allegations of clergy sexual abuse against children.
Posted inNation & World
University of Michigan to pay $490 million over sports doctor’s sexual abuse
Robert Anderson worked at the university from 1966 until his 2003 retirement and was director of the university’s Health Service and a physician for multiple athletic teams, including football.
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Judge allows lawsuit against Prince Andrew alleging sexual abuse to go ahead
Virginia Giuffre sued the prince in August, saying she was coerced into sexual encounters with Andrew in 2001 by Jeffrey Epstein and his longtime companion, Ghislaine Maxwell.