Mariano Rivera, wife accused of covering up child sex abuse at own home, church
A new lawsuit in New York alleges that Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, ignored sexual abuse of minors that occurred both at their home and at church. The New York Yankees legend is the pastor of Refuge of Hope Church in New Rochelle, about 24 miles from where he played. However, “Jane Doe” claims […]
Florida high school coach arrested for alleged sexual abuse of 16-year-old student
A Florida high school football coach has been charged with sexually abusing a 16-year-old student, and investigators believe he may have victimized more students. James Edward Ford III, 43, told a school resource officer at Westport High School that the two kissed, including in the school locker room, and had a sexual relationship on a […]
Florida children’s book author Jennifer Wolfthal, husband sentenced to prison for child abuse
A Florida children's author known for writing stories about friendship has been indicted along with her husband on charges of abusing and neglecting an adopted child, authorities announced. Jennifer Wolfthal, author of “True Friends,” and her husband, Joseph Wolfthal, a Lockheed Martin engineer, were charged with aggravated child abuse on January 13 under a plea […]
Women’s claims of sexual abuse must be heard – unless they’re about master storyteller Neil Gaiman, apparently | Marina Hyde
DAllies, these are dark days for “kink shaming.” At best, it's one of the stupidest, most pathetic, most useless phrases in modern terminology, and at worst, it's just an excuse for sexual abuse by another man. It's confusing. It tries to be modern and unconventional, but ends up enabling the most outdated, conventional and unpleasant […]
Garland cautions against abuse of DOJ power in farewell address
Attorney General Merrick Garland gave a tearful farewell, warning of the risk of “grave injustice” against those who abuse the power of the Justice Department. Many of Garland's farewell remarks were a veiled nod to the concerns of those with a stake in the future of the Department of Justice (DOJ), while defending the agency […]
Joyce Meyer and Jimmy Evans Cut Ties with Daystar Television Amid Child Abuse Scandal
Joyce Meyer Ministries and XO Mariage host Jimmy Evans has announced his departure from the Daystar Television Network amid a child abuse scandal. “Daystar is a long-time broadcast partner who has helped our ministry share the life-changing message of Jesus. all over the world. However, in recent weeks we have been plagued by allegations surrounding […]
Yvette Cooper announces urgent national review on grooming gangs | UK child abuse inquiry
Following sustained political pressure, Yvette Cooper has announced an urgent national review of the size of grooming gangs as part of a range of new measures to tackle the problem. The inquiry, which is expected to last three months and will be led by Louise Casey, who led the report into sexual abuse in Rotherham, […]
TV Interview of Woman Who Lost Her Life Savings to Scammers Posing as Brad Pitt Pulled After Wave of Online Abuse
PARIS (AFP) – A French woman who revealed on television that she lost her life savings to a scammer posing as Brad Pitt faced a wave of online harassment and ridicule, with her interview withdrawn on Tuesday. Ta. The woman, named Anne, divorced her husband for 830,000 euros (approximately $850,000) because she believed she was […]
Labour MP joins calls for national inquiry into grooming gangs | UK child abuse inquiry
Labor MPs are the first to cross ranks to publicly call for a national inquiry into gang grooming, calling on the Prime Minister to “use the full power of the state to deliver justice”. Keir Starmer and other ministers have signaled they are open to future inquiries, but the government's priority is to review the […]
Joe Biden Uses Carter’s Funeral to Warn Against ‘Hate’ and ‘Abuse of Power’
President Joe Biden on Thursday politicized former President Jimmy Carter's funeral and warned the nation against “hate” and “abuse of power.” Biden's comments, made while President-elect Donald Trump was sitting in the audience, were unintentionally ironic. Mr. Biden's allies sought to imprison Mr. Trump, bankrupt him, remove him from the ballot and render him politically […]