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Justin Welby: I forgive serial abuser John Smyth
In his first interview since resigning, the former Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on the scandal which led him to quit.BBC News - Mar. 30 -
Settlements agreed over claims of historical sexual abuse at Celtic Boys Club
Celtic Plc settles around 70% of cases in class action Law firm expects further settlements in coming weeks A seven-figure payout has been agreed for a lawsuit over claims of historical sexual ...The Guardian - 5d -
It is shameful of the Masters to roll out red carpet for serial abuser Angel Cabrera
Whatever is on the menu for the Champions Dinner at the Masters, you can be sure that the bitter taste of disgust will linger.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Alcohol makes male fruit flies more attractive
Alcohol increases the release of chemical sex signals and makes males more attractive to females.BBC News - 3d -
‘Alcohol became a second self to blame for my desire’: how drinking fuelled my experiences of sex
Since her teens, Anna Beecher used drinking as a gateway to sexual encounters, a mask for both her vulnerability and accountability. It took falling for someone in the sober light of day to realise ...The Guardian - Mar. 30 -
After Welby's failures, obscurity is perhaps not his to choose
Some of the victims of serial abuser John Smyth may blame Justin Welby for his attitude forever, writes Laura Kuenssberg.BBC News - Mar. 30 -
3 arrested in alleged child abuse case after autistic teen spotted nude with hands bound
California authorities arrested three people last week after a teenage boy with autism was found naked with his hands bound at a grocery store.NBC News - 6d -
They met for 30 seconds - she then stalked him for four years
Victims tell BBC Panorama how a prolific stalker posted thousands of abusive messages about them on social media.BBC News - 6d -
Harrods launches compensation scheme for Al Fayed victims
Survivors of alleged sexual abuse by the department store's former boss could get up to £385,000.BBC News - 5d -
An unexplained death, ‘abuse and slavery’: Indonesian fishers reveal life on long haul vessels
The death of a crew member on a Chinese-owned trawler in the Indian Ocean illustrates the lack of accountability in the seafood industry, say advocates. Ricky* was one of the first to see his ...The Guardian - 5d -
Female Lens supporters file legal complaints over “intrusive & abusive” searches from French riot Police
According to a report from Le Parisien, several female supporters of Racing Club de Lens have now filed legal complaints against security staff as well as French CRS riot Police over intrusive and ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Indiana University parts ways with athletic trainer accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse
Indiana University parted ways with a longtime athletic trainer after 44 seasons, the man's attorney said Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Detained students sent to remote ICE facilities in Louisiana accused of human rights abuses
Mahmoud Khalil, who was studying at Columbia, and Alireza Doroudi, from the University of Alabama, are both being held at an ICE processing center in Jena, Louisiana.NBC News - 4d -
NJ/NY Gotham FC fan banned, season ticket revoked for verbally abusing Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda
The incident occurred during the Pride's trip to Gotham on March 23CBS Sports - 3d -
Revenge porn victim 'constantly paranoid' after topless images shared online
A record number of victims of so-called revenge porn reported intimate image abuse to a dedicated UK helpline last year.BBC News - 3d -
World Bank announces multimillion-dollar redress fund after killings and abuse claims at Tanzanian project
Communities in Ruaha national park reject response to alleged assault and evictions of herders during tourism scheme funded by the bank. The World Bank is embarking on a multimillion-dollar ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘It felt like a demon was inside me’: young Christian missionaries allege spiritual abuse
They travel the world to convert every ‘tribe, tongue and nation’ to Jesus. But behind the scenes, young missionaries describe discipline, pressure and strict controls. Christian missionary group ...The Guardian - 19h -
What to stream: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Michelle Williams on FX and Kevin Bacon hunts demons
Michelle Williams starring in the FX dramedy “Dying for Sex” and Elton John and Brandi Carlile teaming up for the album “Who Believes In Angels?”ABC News - 6d -
France’s Parliament Is Set to Debate Changing Rape Law to Include Consent
After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.The New York Times - 4d -
Sean Combs' attorneys seek to block psychologist from testifying at May trial
Lawyers for Sean Combs have asked a judge to prevent a clinical psychologist from testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution at his upcoming trial on charges of sex trafficking and ...NBC News - 2d -
Michelle Williams and husband Thomas Kail quietly welcomed newest baby via surrogate
'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams and her director husband, Thomas Kail, reportedly welcomed their third child via surrogacy weeks ago.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
For its subject, exploited on a film set and tarred by notoriety, 'Being Maria' was never easy
Director Jessica Palud, a former intern for Bernardo Bertolucci, re-creates the shoot of 'Last Tango in Paris' with a focus on capturing Maria Schneider's abuse.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 29 -
Yoko Ono is now getting acclaim, but why do rock stars’ female partners get so much abuse? | Barbara Ellen
Ono was blamed for splitting the Beatles and taking John Lennon from his true calling. Let’s hope things are getting easier for women who date famous musicians. More than 50 years after John Lennon ...The Guardian - Mar. 30 -
Dreamers review – this teen dance drama is too subtle for its own good. Where’s the debauchery?
Where other teen shows ramp up the sex, drugs and scandal, this Leeds-set saga about rivalries in a dance school keeps it real – so real it almost refuses to be entertaining. The implausibility of ...The Guardian - 6d -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs faces new criminal counts alleging ‘forced labor’
Rap mogul has pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering and sex trafficking as trial begins in Manhattan on 5 May. Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with a new federal indictment on Friday charging ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hulk Hogan's daughter Brooke and ex-wife Linda trade barbs after Linda sobs through a charged video
After Hulk Hogan's first wife, Linda Hogan, posts a weepy video about how messed-up her family is, estranged daughter Brooke Hogan says she was raised with abuse.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 28 -
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse ...ABC News - 6d -
Federal employees union sues over Trump move to block collective bargaining
A federal employee union has sued to block a Trump administration order that would strip bargaining rights at 18 departments, arguing the president abused a limited national security authority to ...The Hill - 5d -
DOGE staffer who resigned over past social media posts reinstated with higher access: Filing
A Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer who resigned over racist posts that resurfaced on social media last month was reinstated to oversee the slashing of waste, fraud and abuse in ...The Hill - 4d -
Women behind the lens: ‘Through needle and thread, a quiet defiance of patriarchy’
One of a series of photographs taken across India in which women, many of them abuse survivors, use traditional needlework to embellish portraits of themselves. This is a portrait of Praween Devi, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Postecoglou denies taunting Spurs fans in Chelsea defeat
Ange Postecoglou insisted he won't let abuse from Tottenham fans affect him after the beleaguered boss denied goading his tormentors during Thursday's 1-0 defeat at Chelsea.Like Postecoglou, ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Everton condemn online threats aimed at James Tarkowski
Everton have condemned the online abuse James Tarkowski has faced following Wednesday’s Merseyside Derby defeat to Liverpool.Tarkowski was fortunate to escape a red card following an 11th-minute ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Noel Clarke allegations had ‘high public interest’, Guardian editor tells court
Bafta endorsement could have escalated actor’s allegedly abusive behaviour towards women, Katharine Viner said. The editor-in-chief of the Guardian, Katharine Viner, has told the high court there ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘I didn’t start out wanting to see kids’: are porn algorithms feeding a generation of paedophiles – or creating one?
More than 850 men a month are arrested for online child abuse offences in England and Wales. They come from every walk of life: teachers, police officers, doctors, TV presenters. And the numbers ...The Guardian - 1d -
Christian missionary group accused of public shaming and rituals to ‘cure’ sexual sin
Exclusive: young volunteers also allege spiritual abuse and controlling behaviour at bases of Youth With a Mission. ‘It felt like a demon was inside me’: young Christian missionaries allege ...The Guardian - 19h -
Sexting an old friend was exciting – but now I can’t face sleeping with my husband
The virtual sex life I enjoyed with someone else only made me realise what was missing at home. How can I make my marriage work again?. Sign up for Well Actually, a free weekly newsletter about ...The Guardian - 5d -
Donald Trump ordered to pay £626,000 legal costs after Steele dossier lawsuit
US president had sued over denied allegations he took part in ‘perverted’ sex acts but UK case was thrown out last year. Donald Trump has been ordered by a judge in England to pay more than ...The Guardian - 2d -
Should Hammers sell any of their stars?
Joe: Should West Ham sell players like Paqueta and Kudus to give Potter the funds to build the team he wants? Fraser: A lot of West Ham fans who were showering abuse on David Moyes this time last ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
