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Former Vermonter files sexual abuse lawsuit against Weston Priory
Aformer Vermont resident has filed a civil lawsuit in Windsor County Superior Court, alleging the Weston Priory and the Jesuits religious order were negligent in allowing him to be sexually abused as a teenager in about 1970.
Victims rally in Harrisburg for bill on sexual abuse lawsuits
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests, teachers and others rallied outside the Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday, calling for legislation that would create a window in the statute of limitations, allowing lawsuits over long-ago sexual abuse by clergy and others.
Editorial: Pennsylvania Senate must stand up for victims of abuse
Getting just about any piece of substantial legislation passed in Pennsylvania’s General Assembly is likely to be a roller coaster ride for the lawmakers and activists who support it. That’s just the nature of the institution.
Former California priest arrested in RI on sex-assault charges
A former Roman Catholic priest working as a psychologist in Rhode Island was arrested Wednesday on a warrant that accuses him of sexually abusing children in California, authorities said.
Former Franciscan University of Steubenville Friar accused of raping a student arraigned
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — A former Franciscan University of Steubenville Friar accused of raping a student in the past was arraigned Wednesday morning, then released.
Pennsylvania AG prefers law change over constitutional amendment for sex abuse survivors
(The Center Square) – Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said changing state law to open a civil litigation window for survivors of child sexual abuse remains legal, “sound” and “preferable” to a lengthy constitutional amendment process.
Minnesota bishop investigated by Vatican for alleged abuse cover-up resigns
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on April 13 accepted the resignation of Crookston, Minnesota, Bishop Michael Hoeppner, who had been under investigation for more than a year over allegations of mishandling cases of clergy sexual abuse.
SILENT NO MORE: Victim says abuse left her life a shambles
For decades, Leigh-Anne just wanted someone, anyone, to listen.
Instead, she said, she was placed in a mental hospital, silenced and ignored until she fell into a yearslong spiral of drug addiction, self-doubt and destruction.
Defrocked US priest revered in East Timor accused of abuse
It was the same every night. A list of names was posted on the Rev. Richard Daschbach’s bedroom door. The child at the top of the roster knew it was her turn to share the lower bunk with the elderly priest and another elementary school-aged girl.
St. Catherine's inquiry backs sexual misconduct claims against composer David Hass, recommends changes
An investigation sponsored by St. Catherine University into its relationship with Catholic music composer David Haas, who for years held summer music programs there, did not contradict reports of sexual misconduct by Haas.