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U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Officials Fire Coach and Director Following Athletes' Allegations of Sexual Abuse
This comes several months after former biathlete Grace Boutot accused the coach, who trained her in the 2000s, of sexual abuseYahoo Sports - 10h -
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee fires coach, director over sexual abuse allegations of young biathlete
Gary Colliander has been accused of sexually abusing Grace Boutot to the point that she attempted suicideCBS Sports - 7h -
US Olympic, Paralympic officials fire coach and director after report on sexual abuse
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has fired a coach and a director after The Associated Press reported that the coach was accused of sexually abusing a young biathleteABC News - 18h -
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 - 1d -
Wife alleges she was abused for months before Maui doctor tried to push her off cliff
The wife of the Maui doctor charged with attempted murder after she was attacked with a rock and nearly shoved off a cliff said her husband had sexually abused and assaulted her for months.NBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 2d -
French actor Gérard Depardieu denies sexual assault charges in court
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu stands accused of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters) in Paris.CBS News - Mar. 25 -
Ingebrigtsen's father just 'overly protective' as he denies abuse
Norwegian athletics coach Gjert Ingebrigtsen tells a court he "loves" his children and was just an "overly protective" father as he denies abuse allegations.BBC News - 2d -
Staffers charged in alleged abuse of 26 children at Philadelphia-area school
Twenty workers at a Philadelphia-area charter school were charged in connection with allegations of abuse of young children and failure to report it, prosecutors announced Monday.NBC News - 1d -
A former South Korean lawmaker accused of sexual assault has been found dead
Police say a former South Korean lawmaker who had been accused of sexual assault has been found deadABC News - 1d -
Justin Welby says he forgives serial abuser John Smyth
Welby ‘profoundly ashamed’ of comments he made after resigning as archbishop of Canterbury over scandal. The former archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said he forgives a serial abuser at the ...The Guardian - 3d -
Sexual assault allegations seem to be a badge of honor in Trump’s America. Was #MeToo an epic failure?
The push to end sexual violence has sparked a revenge campaign setting fire to women’s rights and pushing young men to the right. But organizers can learn from the movement’s losses. Dressed in his ...The Guardian - 3d -
Outside probe says Japanese TV station didn't support worker in sexual assault case
An independent investigation of a sexual assault case linked to one of Japan’s top celebrities says Fuji Television Network failed to support its female employee, adding that management lacked ...ABC News - 1d -
The use and abuse of investment bank bonuses
HSBC’s sacking of bankers without a payout is part of a wider reset of incentivesFinancial Times - 3d -
Settlement agreed in Celtic Boys Club abuse cases
More than 20 former players involved in a class action have received a seven-figure sum.BBC News - 1d -
Gotham bans fan for abuse of Orlando's Banda
NJ/NY Gotham FC has banned a supporter from future matches and revoked their season ticket for using hateful language toward Orlando Pride's Barbra Banda last week.ESPN - 17m -
N.Y.C. Cannabis Boss Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Investigation
Dasheeda Dawson, who helped people start dispensaries, was accused of trying to pressure a businesswoman into a relationship in exchange for a city contract.The New York Times - 2d -
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 - 3d -
‘No agenda’ in Guardian investigation of Noel Clarke, high court hears
Actor accuses newspaper of libel in articles about his alleged sexual misconduct. There was “no agenda” in the Guardian’s investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Noel Clarke, the ...The Guardian - 7h -
Andrew Tate’s Ex-Girlfriend, Brianna Stern, Sues Him, Alleging Sexual Assault
Brianna Stern of Los Angeles accused Andrew Tate of beating and choking her while they were in a relationship, according to a complaint. Mr. Tate, through his lawyers, denied her allegations.The New York Times - 5d -
A moment that changed me: I used a pseudonym on a dating app - and started exploring my sexuality
This new identity gave me confidence and the freedom to discover different relationships. It also helped me understand, more broadly, what I really want from life. I’ve never been a good liar. I ...The Guardian - 19h -
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 - 3d -
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 - 2d -
Gary Glitter bankrupt after failing to pay victim damages
The convicted sex offender was ordered to pay a woman he abused when she was 12 more than £500,000.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 3d -
The wrestler with nine lives: how Saraya survived alcohol, abuse, injury and a leaked sex tape
At 18, Saraya-Jade Bevis had a rags-to-riches signing that took her from Norwich to the largest wrestling promotion in the world. A few years later, she hit rock bottom. Here is how she started ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
German police say online child sex abuse platform busted in huge operation
Police in Europe say "one of the largest pedophile platforms in the world" is now offline after a joint operation dismantled the "KidFlix" network.CBS News - 10h -
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 - 6h -
Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023.BBC News - 2d -
How one community is fighting rising syphilis infections
The Navajo Nation has a unique program to fight sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis.CBS News - 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 - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Los Angeles prosecutors say no charges against movie producer David Guillod
The Los Angeles County district attorney says his office will not file sexual assault charges against movie producer David GuillodABC News - Mar. 21 -
Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre in serious condition after accident
Virginia Giuffre, who alleged Epstein sexually trafficked her to Britain's Prince Andrew, was in an accident involving a school bus in Australia, her family said.CBS News - 1d