Bishop Calls Archbishop's Sermon "Empty Words" Amidst Church Abuse Scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle criticized Archbishop Cottrell's Christmas sermon calling for the Church of England to "kneel in penitence", deeming the words "empty" amidst ongoing criticism over the Church's handling of abuse scandals, including those under Cottrell's leadership as Bishop of Chelmsford.
Bishop Calls Archbishop's Sermon "Empty Words" Amidst Church Abuse Scandal
The Bishop of Newcastle criticized Archbishop Cottrell's Christmas sermon calling for the Church of England to "kneel in penitence", deeming the words "empty" amidst ongoing criticism over the Church's handling of abuse scandals, including those under Cottrell's leadership as Bishop of Chelmsford.
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52% Bias Score
Avignon Rape Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Husband, 50 Others Implicated
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and enabling the rape of his wife, Gisèle, by 50 other men over almost a decade; the trial, broadcast to 180 journalists, highlighted the extensive abuse and Gisèle's advocacy for other victims.
Avignon Rape Trial: 20-Year Sentence for Husband, 50 Others Implicated
Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison for drugging and enabling the rape of his wife, Gisèle, by 50 other men over almost a decade; the trial, broadcast to 180 journalists, highlighted the extensive abuse and Gisèle's advocacy for other victims.
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36% Bias Score
Alan Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of sexually abusing 10 young men between 2001 and 2019, including aggravated indecent assault; police say some alleged victims knew him personally and investigations are ongoing.
Alan Jones Pleads Not Guilty to Sexual Abuse Charges
Veteran Australian broadcaster Alan Jones pleaded not guilty to 34 charges of sexually abusing 10 young men between 2001 and 2019, including aggravated indecent assault; police say some alleged victims knew him personally and investigations are ongoing.
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44% Bias Score
BoP Pays $115 Million to Settle FCI Dublin Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) will pay $115 million to over 100 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, a California women's prison known internally as the "rape club," permanently closed after widespread staff misconduct; seven former employees were criminally convicted.
BoP Pays $115 Million to Settle FCI Dublin Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) will pay $115 million to over 100 survivors of sexual abuse at FCI Dublin, a California women's prison known internally as the "rape club," permanently closed after widespread staff misconduct; seven former employees were criminally convicted.
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36% Bias Score
Athletics Australia Apologizes for Coach's Alleged Predatory Behavior
Athletics Australia apologized for the alleged predatory behavior of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov, who is accused of grooming, sexually harassing, and inappropriately touching multiple young female athletes over two decades, with the West Australian Institute of Sport allegedly concea...
Athletics Australia Apologizes for Coach's Alleged Predatory Behavior
Athletics Australia apologized for the alleged predatory behavior of former Olympic pole vault coach Alex Parnov, who is accused of grooming, sexually harassing, and inappropriately touching multiple young female athletes over two decades, with the West Australian Institute of Sport allegedly concea...
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44% Bias Score
USOPC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Paralympic Coach
Following an Associated Press report detailing sexual abuse allegations against U.S. Paralympic coach Gary Colliander by former biathlete Grace Boutot, who attempted suicide due to the abuse, the USOPC placed a staff member on administrative leave pending an internal investigation; Boutot says the a...
USOPC Investigates Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Paralympic Coach
Following an Associated Press report detailing sexual abuse allegations against U.S. Paralympic coach Gary Colliander by former biathlete Grace Boutot, who attempted suicide due to the abuse, the USOPC placed a staff member on administrative leave pending an internal investigation; Boutot says the a...
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24% Bias Score
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
Archbishop Cottrell Under Fire for Reappointing Sex Abuse-Convicted Priest
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of York faces mounting pressure for twice reappointing David Tudor, a priest banned for sexual abuse involving a minor, as area dean in Essex between 2013 and 2018, despite safeguarding concerns; this follows the resignation of Archbishop Welby over a similar scandal.
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56% Bias Score
Biathlon Official Apologizes Amidst Sexual Abuse Scandal
Max Cobb, secretary general of the International Biathlon Union, apologized for athlete mistreatment at U.S. Biathlon following AP reports detailing decades of sexual abuse and harassment; multiple investigations are underway, revealing a "misogynistic" culture and prompting organizational reform pl...
Biathlon Official Apologizes Amidst Sexual Abuse Scandal
Max Cobb, secretary general of the International Biathlon Union, apologized for athlete mistreatment at U.S. Biathlon following AP reports detailing decades of sexual abuse and harassment; multiple investigations are underway, revealing a "misogynistic" culture and prompting organizational reform pl...
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40% Bias Score
Alice Munro's Literary Legacy Challenged by Daughter's Abuse Allegations
Alice Munro, deceased Canadian Nobel laureate, is accused by her daughter Andrea Skinner of neglecting her pleas for help concerning the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Munro's partner; critics are now reevaluating Munro's work in light of these accusations.
Alice Munro's Literary Legacy Challenged by Daughter's Abuse Allegations
Alice Munro, deceased Canadian Nobel laureate, is accused by her daughter Andrea Skinner of neglecting her pleas for help concerning the sexual abuse she suffered at the hands of Munro's partner; critics are now reevaluating Munro's work in light of these accusations.
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44% Bias Score
ABC News Pays \$15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News agreed to pay \$15 million to Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from a false claim by George Stephanopoulos that Trump was liable for rape; the settlement includes an apology and a charitable contribution.
ABC News Pays \$15 Million to Settle Trump Defamation Lawsuit
ABC News agreed to pay \$15 million to Donald Trump to settle a defamation lawsuit stemming from a false claim by George Stephanopoulos that Trump was liable for rape; the settlement includes an apology and a charitable contribution.
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56% Bias Score
Prince Andrew's Fall From Grace: Scandals, Espionage, and Royal Exile
Prince Andrew, the Queen's second son, has faced a dramatic decline in status after numerous scandals involving his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sexual abuse lawsuit, and a confidant suspected of being a Chinese spy, leading to his complete removal from royal duties and financial support.
Prince Andrew's Fall From Grace: Scandals, Espionage, and Royal Exile
Prince Andrew, the Queen's second son, has faced a dramatic decline in status after numerous scandals involving his association with Jeffrey Epstein, a sexual abuse lawsuit, and a confidant suspected of being a Chinese spy, leading to his complete removal from royal duties and financial support.
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52% Bias Score
Bulldogs' Appeal Cuts Landmark Sexual Abuse Payout in Half
A landmark \$5.9 million sexual abuse payout against the Western Bulldogs Football Club was reduced to \$2.6 million on appeal, though the court upheld the club's negligence in failing to prevent abuse by a volunteer, Graeme Hobbs, against Adam Kneale between 1984 and 1990.
Bulldogs' Appeal Cuts Landmark Sexual Abuse Payout in Half
A landmark \$5.9 million sexual abuse payout against the Western Bulldogs Football Club was reduced to \$2.6 million on appeal, though the court upheld the club's negligence in failing to prevent abuse by a volunteer, Graeme Hobbs, against Adam Kneale between 1984 and 1990.
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40% Bias Score