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News Articles: sexual abuse

Two priests are going on trial in the Vatican court — one accused of sexually abusing an altar boy and the other charged with aiding and abetting the alleged abuse, which allegedly took place at the St. Pius X youth seminary. The seminary's residents are known as the "pope's altar boys" and serve Mass in St. Peter's Basilica.

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Vatican Court Hears Unprecedented Sexual Abuse Criminal Trial

A 28-year-old priest is charged with sexually abusing an altar boy over a five-year period in a Vatican City youth seminary. Another priest, the former rector, is charged with covering up the abuse.

October 26, 2020
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By:
  • Sylvia Poggioli
Audrey Strauss, acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, points to an image of Robert Hadden during a news conference Wednesday to announce his arrest and indictment.

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  • Law

Ex-Columbia University Gynecologist Accused Of Abusing Dozens Of Patients Is Indicted

Robert Hadden has been arrested in connection with the abuse of dozens of female patients, including minors. He has been accused of abuse in the past but avoided jail time in a previous case.

September 09, 2020
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By:
  • Merrit Kennedy
The Vatican, shown here last month, has issued new guidance on how bishops should respond to allegations of sexual abuse.

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  • Religion

New Vatican Guidance Urges Clergy To Report Cases Of Sexual Abuse

A step-by-step manual for investigating and reporting sexual abuse cases involving clergy calls on church authorities to alert civilian officials even if not required to do so by law.

July 16, 2020
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By:
  • David Welna

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  • Health

For Georgia Teens, The End Of Dating Violence Begins With Healthy Relationships

According to the Georgia Department of Public Health , domestic violence and sexual assault are the leading causes of injuries for young women and girls...

March 19, 2019
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By:
  • Leighton Rowell and
  • Virginia Prescott
Christine Blasey Ford testifying early last week.

What Do We As A Culture Say About Sexual Assault

The FBI is currently investigating allegations of sexual assault made against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Tens of millions of Americans...

October 01, 2018
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Elena Rivera ,
  • and 1 more
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Hate-Crimes Bill Suddenly Re-Introduced At State Capitol

On this edition of Political Rewind, a surprise at the State Capitol: a hate-crimes bill is suddenly re-introduced. Can it pass the legislature and...

March 09, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Sexual violence rates per 100,000 people, 2010-2012. Sexual violence means rape, attempted rape and sexual assault of any form, that was reported. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime states only 11% of sexual assaults are reported.

Why Men Rape And How To Stop Them

As a nation, we’re having more tough conversations about sexual violence and harassment, as more women step forward to accuse powerful men of abusing...

November 15, 2017
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By:
  • Emily Cureton and
  • Celeste Headlee

On Second Thought For Monday, July 10, 2017

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a case against the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, alleging the company discriminates against older...

July 10, 2017
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Emily Cureton ,
  • and 3 more
An Eagle Scout symbol that's part of the Boy Scouts of America.

Lawsuit Claims Boy Scouts Covered Up Sexual Abuse

A Georgia lawsuit alleges the Boy Scouts of America covered up sexual abuse for years . The plaintiffs are two former Boy Scouts, each allegedly abused...

June 06, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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