U.S. Agrees to Pay $116 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at California Prison

Amazon to settle dispute with delivery drivers over claims worth potential £140m

Exclusive: UK lawyers said in tribunal self-employed drivers owed because retailer dictated their working conditions. Amazon is to settle a group claim from delivery drivers that it deprived them ...

The Guardian - 9h

U.S. Agrees to Pay $116 Million to Settle Sexual Abuse Claims at California Prison

Lawyers for the victims said it was the largest deal of its kind reached with the federal Bureau of Prisons.

The New York Times - 9h

US Bureau of Prisons pays ‘historic’ $115m to survivors of staff sexual abuse

Payout settles claims of abuse and retaliation at women’s prison in Dublin, California, now permanently closed. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) has agreed to pay $115m to more than 100 survivors of ...

The Guardian - 16h

Grubhub to pay $25M to settle charges that it misled diners and drivers about costs and pay

Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges it misled customers about the cost of their delivery and drivers about how much they could earn on the food-delivery platform.

NBC News - 18h

Michigan releases report accusing 56 people of sexual abuse in Catholic diocese

State attorney general Dana Nessel’s investigation found allegations dating back to 1950 against clergy in Lansing. Michigan ’s top state prosecutor on Monday issued a report outlining ...

The Guardian - 22h

PinkNews bosses deny 'malicious' sexual misconduct claims

Benjamin Cohen and Anthony James claim the BBC "misled the public" with its report on the allegations.

BBC News - 1d

ABC to Pay $15 Million to Settle a Defamation Suit Brought by Trump

The outcome of the lawsuit marks an unusual victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in his ongoing legal campaign against national news organizations.

The New York Times - 1d

Bolivian prosecutors seek the arrest of former President Morales in sexual abuse case

Prosecutors in Bolivia are seeking the arrest of former President Evo Morales in connection to a sexual abuse investigation involving his alleged fathering of a child with a 15-year-old girl

ABC News - 1d

McKinsey Will Pay $650 Million in U.S. Opioid Charges Case

The fee will resolve a charge regarding McKinsey advice to Perdue Pharma about painkiller sales.

Inc. - 2d

ABC agrees to give $15 million to Donald Trump's presidential library to settle defamation lawsuit

ABC News has agreed to pay $15 million toward Donald Trump’s presidential library to settle a defamation lawsuit over anchor George Stephanopoulos' inaccurate on-air assertion that the ...

ABC News - 3d

Trump, ABC News settle defamation suit for $15 million

ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to President-elect Donald Trump's presidential foundation and museum to settle the defamation suit filed by Trump.

CBS News - 3d

ABC agrees to settle Trump's defamation lawsuit with $15 million contribution

ABC News agreed to contribute $15 million to Trump's "presidential foundation and museum" to settle a defamation lawsuit filed by Trump against the network and anchor George Stephanopoulos after ...

CBS News - 3d

ABC News to pay $15mn to settle defamation suit with Donald Trump

The network will also express its ‘regret’ over comments by anchor George Stephanopoulos

Financial Times - 3d

ABC News agrees to pay $15 million to Trump's presidential library to settle defamation suit filed by president-elect

ABC News - 3d

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by Nigel Lythgoe

US star had alleged British TV producer sexually assaulted her when she was judge on talent shows. Paula Abdul has settled a lawsuit with the American Idol producer Nigel Lythgoe after alleging ...

The Guardian - 3d

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Nigel Lythgoe

The Grammy and Emmy winner sued the British TV producer a year ago. He described her claims as "an appalling smear".

BBC News - 4d

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer

Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.

CBS News - 4d

Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe

Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show

ABC News - 4d

Paula Abdul, Nigel Lythgoe settle lawsuit a year after she accused producer of sexual assault

Paula Abdul says her sexual assault lawsuit against producer Nigel Lythgoe is 'something I can now put behind me' after the case was settled in Los Angeles this week.

Los Angeles Times - 4d

Paula Abdul and 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe settle her lawsuit alleging he sexually assaulted her

ABC News - 4d

McKinsey & Company to pay $650 million to settle opioid consulting probe, ex-partner to plead guilty

The Department of Justice had investigated McKinsey & Company for its consulting work with Purdue Pharma, the prescription opioid maker.

CNBC - 4d

McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650 million to settle US investigation into opioids work, court papers say

ABC News - 4d

U.S. airman in Japan is sentenced to 5 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor

A U.S. airman stationed in Japan was sentenced to five years in prison Friday after being convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor.

NBC News - 5d

Shell agrees to settle $2.1m lawsuit over Greenpeace protest

Campaign group will pay no money to oil and gas company, but will donate £300,000 to RNLI. Business live – latest updates Shell has agreed to settle its controversial multimillion-dollar ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Caldey Island abuse report: monks agree to ‘no touch’ policy for visitors

Report recommends monks not be allowed to give pastoral advise or pose for selfies. Monk abused children for decades ‘in plain sight’, review says . An abbey on a Welsh island where dozens of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 10

Monks cruel to child sexual abuse victims - review

One survivor of abuse on the island says she does not know how she survived after her ordeal.

BBC News - Dec. 10

Birmingham to settle equal pay claim that tipped council into bankruptcy

Payout likely to be lower than original top-end estimate of £760mn which has led to steep service cuts and asset sales

Financial Times - Dec. 9

US polygamous leader with 20 ‘wives’ faces sentencing for sexual abuse of children

Samuel Bateman has pleaded guilty to a years-long scheme to transport girls across state lines for his sex crimes. A polygamous religious leader who claimed more than 20 spiritual “wives” including ...

The Guardian - Dec. 9

Judge pauses sexual abuse lawsuit against Trump pick for Education secretary

A Maryland judge has paused a sexual abuse lawsuit against President-elect Trump's Education secretary nominee, Linda McMahon, as another case in the state could affect its outcome. A federal ...

The Hill - Dec. 9

Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Child Sexual Abuse Material on iCloud

Victims of abuse are seeking more than $1.2 billion in damages, arguing that the company abandoned a 2021 system it developed to find abusive material.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

On These Apps, the Dark Promise of Mothers Sexually Abusing Children

Smartphone apps downloaded from Apple and Google can allow parents and other abusers to connect with pedophiles who pay to watch — and direct — criminal behavior.

The New York Times - Dec. 8

WWE sexual abuse lawsuit naming Linda McMahon is paused

Court documents said the case was stayed pending a ruling by the Supreme Court of Maryland on consolidated appeals on the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023.

CBS News - Dec. 7

NFL ends inquiry into Watson sexual assault claim

The NFL ends its investigation into the latest sexual assault allegation made against Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7

U.S. government to close Dublin women's prison after years of abuse

The federal Bureau of Prisons is permanently closing the notorious "rape club" women's prison in Dublin and will idle six facilities in a sweeping realignment after years of abuse, decay and ...

CBS News - Dec. 5

McKinsey to Pay $122 Million to Settle South Africa Bribery Case

The global consultancy was accused of bribing foreign government officials. A former senior partner pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

US shuts down prisons amid scrutiny over sexual abuse and crisis of suicides

Bureau of Prisons closes California facility and suspends operations at six others as rights activists call for clemency. The US Bureau of Prisons (BoP) announced on Thursday it was permanently ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Axl Rose settles sexual assault lawsuit, doubles down on defense: 'There was no assault'

Axl Rose of Guns N' Roses 'will now be able to move on with his life' after settling a sexual assault lawsuit, his attorney told The Times in a statement.

Los Angeles Times - Dec. 5

McKinsey unit will pay $123 million to settle claims it bribed South African officials

The scheme to bribe two South African state-controlled companies helped McKinsey and McKinsey Africa net approximately $85 million in profits, the DOJ said.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Telegram partners with child safety group to scan content for sexual abuse material

Before the arrest of Telegram’s CEO, the platform had a reputation for resisting outside pressure to moderate content.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Mastercard reaches agreement in UK to settle claims of overcharging on fees

Test case bought on behalf of 46mn credit and debit card customers ends in deal for compensation of about £200mn

Financial Times - Dec. 3

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