sexual abuse
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The deluge of claims came after the state changed the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse, giving victims a new window to sue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
During his seven-day visit, Pope Leo will meet victims who experienced sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, as well as groups that look after the welfare of migrants.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hear the sexual abuse case and has said he would do the same with the defamation matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
A serving officer with London's Metropolitan Police and four ex-officers are being investigated for their handling of sexual abuse allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed, a watchdog said Thursday.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
It didn't appear that emotional trauma or abuse was bedizened as sexual abuse in a display to get others to empathize with her tattered past.
From Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)
