Tag #Sexual Abuse

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Church of England Delays Full Independence for Safeguarding Operations

The Church of England's General Synod voted to partially transfer national safeguarding staff to an independent body, delaying a similar move for local staff until further work is done, despite expert advice and survivor protests urging full independence; this follows recent abuse scandals and the r...

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Munich Archdiocese Unveils Sexual Abuse Memorial Amidst Survivor Criticism

The Archdiocese of Munich is unveiling a memorial for sexual abuse victims, "Heart," despite criticism from survivors who see it as an insufficient response to ongoing demands for compensation and the removal of statute of limitations; the memorial was even shown to Pope Francis in 2023.

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German 'Superdad' Confesses to Child Sexual Abuse

A German father, previously celebrated in the media for raising his twelve children alone, has confessed to sexually abusing ten of them and two of their friends for over two decades, beginning when the children were as young as three years old.

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French Director Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Actress

A French court found film director Christophe Ruggia guilty of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel between 2001 and 2004, sentencing him to four years with a two-year suspended term and two years with an electronic ankle bracelet; Ruggia plans to appeal.

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Germany Enacts Landmark Law to Combat Child Sexual Abuse

Germany passed a new law to protect children from sexual abuse, establishing stronger prevention measures, regular reporting to Parliament, and increased victim rights after years of delays and political challenges.

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New Commission Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations in Foyers de Charité"

A new independent commission is investigating the Foyers de Charité, a Catholic organization, following numerous allegations of sexual abuse against its founders, including Georges Finet, despite a previous 2019 investigation that confirmed sexual assault by several priests. This new commission aims...

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Munro Scandal: Art, Abuse, and the Re-evaluation of a Literary Icon

Alice Munro, a Canadian Nobel Prize winner, faced a national scandal after her daughter revealed her complicity in her husband's decades-long sexual abuse, prompting debates about separating art from the artist and leading to a reevaluation of Munro's literary works.

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Welby Resigns Amidst Church Sex Abuse Scandal; Public Consultation for New Archbishop

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigned in January 2024 after an independent review found the Church of England covered up sexual abuse by barrister John Smyth QC; a public consultation is underway to select his successor.

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Bayrou's Knowledge of Bétharram Abuse Allegations Confirmed by Witnesses

Witnesses claim French Prime Minister François Bayrou knew about sexual assault accusations at a Béarn Catholic school his children attended in the late 1990s, contradicting his denials; the Pau prosecutor's office investigates roughly 100 complaints of abuse at Notre-Dame de Bétharram between the 1...

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French Court Convicts Director Ruggia in #MeToo Case

A French court found director Christophe Ruggia guilty of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel from ages 12-15, sentencing him to four years (two years suspended, two with an ankle bracelet), though he will appeal; this is a landmark #MeToo case in French cinema.

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Peruvian Cardinal Sanctioned for Abuse, Archbishop Supports Victims

Pope Francis sanctioned Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani in 2019 for alleged 1983 abuse of a minor; despite this, Cipriani returned to Lima in January 2024 and received an award, prompting Archbishop Carlos Castillo to issue a statement supporting victims and journalists who exposed the case.

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Spanish Doctor Admits to Sexually Abusing 26 Patients, Receives Reduced Sentence

A Spanish doctor admitted to sexually abusing 26 women at his public health center between 2010 and 2019; he paid €121,500 in compensation, resulting in a reduced prison sentence from 62 years to 36 years and 10 days.

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