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.
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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44% Bias Score
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.
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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40% Bias Score
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.
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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52% Bias Score
Bamberg Archbishop Vows to End Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
Bamberg Archbishop Herwig Gössl vows to end the cover-up of sexual abuse within his archdiocese, encouraging victims to come forward and offering support, compensation, and mandatory staff training to prevent future incidents, while acknowledging that a comprehensive assessment of their success will...
Bamberg Archbishop Vows to End Cover-Up of Sexual Abuse
Bamberg Archbishop Herwig Gössl vows to end the cover-up of sexual abuse within his archdiocese, encouraging victims to come forward and offering support, compensation, and mandatory staff training to prevent future incidents, while acknowledging that a comprehensive assessment of their success will...
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36% Bias Score
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
Pope Dissolves Peruvian Religious Order Amid Abuse Scandal
Pope Francis dissolved the Sodalicio de Vida Cristiana, a Peruvian Catholic community founded in 1971, due to decades of allegations of sexual and psychological abuse by its founder, Luis Fernando Figari, and other leaders; the organization had approximately 20,000 members across the Americas.
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60% Bias Score
Acquittal in Turkish Father's Sexual Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Issues
A Turkish father, E.E., was initially convicted of sexually assaulting his 25-year-old daughter, N.E., but later acquitted twice due to insufficient evidence, despite allegations of abuse starting at age 7-8 and a change in the daughter's statement due to alleged pressure.
Acquittal in Turkish Father's Sexual Abuse Case Highlights Systemic Issues
A Turkish father, E.E., was initially convicted of sexually assaulting his 25-year-old daughter, N.E., but later acquitted twice due to insufficient evidence, despite allegations of abuse starting at age 7-8 and a change in the daughter's statement due to alleged pressure.
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60% Bias Score
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.
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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28% Bias Score
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...
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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36% Bias Score
Vatican Confirms Sanctions Against Cardinal Cipriani for Child Sexual Abuse
The Vatican confirmed disciplinary measures against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Peru in 2019 for a credible accusation of child sexual abuse dating back to 1983, involving actions such as restrictions on public life and residence, despite his public denial and criticism of Pope Francis.
Vatican Confirms Sanctions Against Cardinal Cipriani for Child Sexual Abuse
The Vatican confirmed disciplinary measures against Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani of Peru in 2019 for a credible accusation of child sexual abuse dating back to 1983, involving actions such as restrictions on public life and residence, despite his public denial and criticism of Pope Francis.
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36% Bias Score
EKBO's 2023 Payments to Sexual Abuse Victims Reach €200,000
The Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) paid approximately €200,000 in 2023 to victims of sexual violence, a sum comparable to the previous five years combined, following the release of a study highlighting numerous cases of abuse within the church.
EKBO's 2023 Payments to Sexual Abuse Victims Reach €200,000
The Evangelical Church in Berlin-Brandenburg-Schlesian Upper Lusatia (EKBO) paid approximately €200,000 in 2023 to victims of sexual violence, a sum comparable to the previous five years combined, following the release of a study highlighting numerous cases of abuse within the church.
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44% Bias Score
Church of England Archbishop Faces Criticism for Praising Abusive Priest
Kate, a victim of sexual abuse by Church of England priest David Tudor in the 1980s, accuses Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of praising Tudor despite knowing of abuse allegations; Cottrell expresses regret, while Kate seeks accountability for the Church's handling of the case.
Church of England Archbishop Faces Criticism for Praising Abusive Priest
Kate, a victim of sexual abuse by Church of England priest David Tudor in the 1980s, accuses Archbishop Stephen Cottrell of praising Tudor despite knowing of abuse allegations; Cottrell expresses regret, while Kate seeks accountability for the Church's handling of the case.
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48% Bias Score
Trial Begins for Former Youth Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault
The trial of Stephen Murphy, a former youth counselor at New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, begins Wednesday, focusing on one charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault against a boy in the late 1990s; this is one of sixteen charges against Murphy related to four boys, and it is the fourth...
Trial Begins for Former Youth Counselor Accused of Sexual Assault
The trial of Stephen Murphy, a former youth counselor at New Hampshire's Youth Development Center, begins Wednesday, focusing on one charge of aggravated felonious sexual assault against a boy in the late 1990s; this is one of sixteen charges against Murphy related to four boys, and it is the fourth...
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32% Bias Score