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fromwww.aljazeera.com
11 hours ago

Lawyers search for Epstein survivors for Bank of America $72.5m settlement

Bank of America settled for $72.5 million over allegations of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, impacting around 75 women.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Santa Monica man charged with kidnapping of UCLA student, rape of a separate woman

A Santa Monica man has been charged with rape and kidnapping related to two separate incidents involving female victims.
Higher education
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Student who missed exams after being raped appeals against ruling in favour of UCD

A female medical student claims University College Dublin inadequately supported her after being raped and facing image-based abuse.
#self-defense
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
2 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
16 hours ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
US news
fromFortune
2 days ago

The quadruple amputee cornholer's shooting was in self-defense, lawyer says | Fortune

A quadruple amputee shot and killed a passenger in self-defense during an argument, facing murder charges and a lengthy trial.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

How a 'trans panic' defense changed the outcome of two murders

D. F. McLaughlin's murder in 1986 highlights the dangers of transphobia and remains a significant yet overlooked case in the fight for justice.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
11 hours ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
23 hours ago

My Mom Got a Call That I Was in a Horrific Accident. What She Did Next Can't Be Undone.

Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, making it crucial to educate and protect against future scams.
#conversion-therapy
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Colorado Democrats want to help conversion therapy survivors sue for damages - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's proposed bill allows conversion therapy survivors to sue for damages amid ongoing legal challenges to the state's ban on the practice.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
17 hours ago

The Supreme Court gave the right-wing the one thing it wanted in the conversion therapy case - LGBTQ Nation

The Supreme Court ruled on Chiles v. Salazar, impacting the legality of conversion therapy and First Amendment rights for therapists.
Right-wing politics
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling ignores history of harm in the name of 'free speech.' It could set a chilling precedent

The Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, citing First Amendment rights.
Philosophy
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

The Supreme Court just handed conversion therapy a new license for violence

The Supreme Court's ruling on conversion therapy for minors is a victory for harmful practices disguised as treatment, not free speech.
Film
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

23 films that expose the reality of conversion therapy - LGBTQ Nation

Conversion therapy is inhumane, ineffective, and continues to have lasting emotional and cultural effects on individuals and society.
LGBT
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's 'conversion therapy' ban

Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was ruled unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court, violating the First Amendment's freedom of speech.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

Colorado Democrats want to help conversion therapy survivors sue for damages - LGBTQ Nation

Colorado's proposed bill allows conversion therapy survivors to sue for damages amid ongoing legal challenges to the state's ban on the practice.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Opinion: A DA shouldn't be using his office this way

Allegations against DA Jeff Rosen suggest unethical fundraising linked to prosecution of pro-Gaza protesters, raising concerns about political neutrality in law enforcement.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

A Court Settlement Made Me a Millionaire. I've Barely Touched the Money.

Natalie received over a million dollars in a major abuse settlement after being sexually abused by her university gynecologist.
fromPsychology Today
19 hours ago

Why Is Eradicating Adverse Childhood Experiences Critical?

Nearly 90 percent of suicide attempts among high school students are attributable to ACEs, as are 80 percent of adult suicides, translating to 109 suicides per day.
Public health
Women
fromDefector
1 day ago

Female Ref Sues NFL For Discrimination, Says She Was Told To 'Shut Your Fucking Mouth' By Another Official | Defector

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL for gender discrimination and harassment during her time as a referee.
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Epstein Files and the Failure of Sex Education

Comprehensive approaches that include schools, community programs, and professionals reduce rates of sexual activity, sexual risk behavior, sexually transmitted infections, and adolescent pregnancy.
Education
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Evidence related to 1 of complainants in Stronach sex assault trial 'fatally flawed': judge | CBC News

An Ontario judge found the evidence of a complainant in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial to be unreliable and fatally flawed.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
#trauma
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 days ago

It's Not Just Huerta. For Many Survivors, Silence Seems Like the Only Option.

Sexual abuse within movements, exemplified by Cesar Chavez, must be addressed to foster change and protect survivors' dignity.
UK news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Man sentenced for raping 2 women in Framingham store in 1989

Stephen Paul Gale was sentenced to at least 50 years in prison for raping two women in 1989, likely resulting in his death behind bars.
fromJezebel
13 hours ago

It Ends With Disappointment in the Legal System

The trial isn't going forward, not because the defendants did nothing wrong but because the court determined Blake Lively was an independent contractor, not an employee.
Law
LGBT
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US supreme court's conversion therapy' ruling opens can of worms'. What's next?

The US Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for youth, impacting LGBTQ+ rights and healthcare regulations.
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Child arrested after horrific bullying attack left schoolgirl, 12, dead

This arrest is an important step toward accountability, but it does not change the bigger truth: this tragedy was entirely preventable, attorney Robert Glassman of Panish Shea Ravipudi LLP wrote in a statement obtained by CBS News.
NYC parents
Washington DC
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

They Had to Clean Solitary Cells. What They Saw Forced Them to Quit.

Solitary confinement work is demoralizing and involves invasive strip searches, contributing to severe mental health issues among incarcerated individuals.
NYC LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 day ago

Advocate newsletter 4/2/26

Doctors' recommendations on gender-affirming care for young people have become a contentious issue between The New York Times and the American Medical Association.
Social justice
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Psychology of Sex Trafficking

Sex trafficking is a severe human rights violation, often misunderstood, with survivors criminalized instead of protected and rooted in societal norms.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

If my boyfriend did what my pastor did, I believe police could investigate'. The campaign to close a serious gap in UK law | Barbara Speed

Rachael Reign's allegations against the UCKG highlight issues of control and coercion within religious groups, which are not covered by current coercive control laws.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Mom who brutally tortured, killed boy is denied resentencing. Under state law, she can try again

Pearl Fernandez has been denied resentencing for the murder of her son Gabriel for the second time, frustrating his relatives.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What the Epstein case teaches us about grooming podcast

People talk about Jeffrey Epstein as though he's special or as though he's mysterious in some way. That takes away from the truth of it, which is that there are lots of people like him.
Books
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Sudan war being fought on women's bodies': Survivors detail sexual assault

Sexual violence is a pervasive and defining feature of the conflict in Sudan, primarily affecting women and girls.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Killed by the same abuser: Families demand answers

Family of missing woman Fiona Holm faced police inaction despite concerns about her boyfriend's behavior and previous violence.
#jeffrey-epstein
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

After the release of the Epstein files, why have there been so few arrests?

No new charges have been brought in the Epstein investigation despite the release of extensive documents and ongoing calls for accountability.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Police contact Epstein survivors as investigation launched into possible crimes in UK

Police are reaching out to Epstein survivors to investigate potential UK crimes against women and girls.
SF LGBT
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'A special constable raped me and made me fear for my life'

Tyler, a vulnerable 18-year-old, was manipulated by Bubb, a police officer, leading to a five-year abusive relationship marked by gaslighting and control.
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Domestic Violence Survivor Advocates Push S.F. to Fund Legal Counsel Voters Approved | KQED

Survivors of domestic violence in San Francisco face legal challenges and insufficient support despite the establishment of a new office for victim rights.
NYC parents
fromAol
1 day ago

Jealous ex-boyfriend accused of 'vicious' acid attack that left college student severely burned: DA

A jealous ex-boyfriend allegedly orchestrated a brutal acid attack on his former girlfriend, resulting in severe injuries and disfigurement.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Is "gender exploratory therapy" just conversion therapy with a new name? - LGBTQ Nation

Gender exploratory therapy is a controversial approach that some view as pathologizing non-binary identities while others see it as a cautious exploration of gender identity.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Mom accused of killing baby son freed of ankle bracelet

The Santa Clara County Medical Examiner said the unnamed baby suffered extensive trauma to his face and neck, brain bleeding and a broken left arm.
US news
US politics
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The January 6 Crazies Are Now Suing the Cops Who Tried to Stop Them

Several individuals present during the January 6 insurrection are suing police for damages related to injuries sustained during the event.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My Daughter Has Been Framed for Something She Didn't Do. My Husband Thinks She Should Just Accept the Punishment.

Middle schoolers should be involved in decisions about their conflicts and how to address misunderstandings with peers and school authorities.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

City moves to end legal defense of Adams in sexual assault suit | amNewYork

New York City's Law Department moved to stop taxpayer-funded defense of former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault lawsuit, arguing his alleged 1994 actions fall outside the scope of public employment.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
Law
fromAdvocate.com
15 hours ago

Lawyers alarmed by immigration judge's 'atrocious' questions for gay asylum seekers

A federal immigration judge questioned a gay Iranian asylum seeker extensively about his same-sex relationship, raising concerns about LGBTQ+ asylum claims under the Trump administration.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Criminal case against man shot by cops during mental health crisis will move forward | amNewYork

A Queens man shot by police during a mental health crisis faces criminal charges despite calls for dismissal from his mother and community members.
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Child-molesting Trump pastor leaves prison after serving only six months - LGBTQ Nation

"What I did to Cindy decades ago was wrong. There is no other word for it, and there is no excuse for it. I am deeply sorry."
LGBT
#supreme-court
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court strikes Colorado ban on conversion therapy

The Supreme Court ruled Colorado's law banning conversion therapy regulates speech based on viewpoint, impacting therapists' ability to discuss sexual orientation with minors.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

Kids can be subjected to harmful 'conversion therapy,' U.S. Supreme Court rules

The U.S. Supreme Court struck down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy for minors, prioritizing free speech over medical evidence of harm.
LGBT
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Supreme Court overturns ban on conversion therapy: S.F. leaders have a plan

The Supreme Court ruled against a Colorado law banning LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, citing freedom of speech under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado ban on LGBTQ child conversion therapy'

The Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's ban on conversion therapy, citing free speech protections under the First Amendment.
LGBT
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Supreme Court strikes Colorado ban on conversion therapy

The Supreme Court ruled Colorado's law banning conversion therapy regulates speech based on viewpoint, impacting therapists' ability to discuss sexual orientation with minors.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Disclosing Abuse: How to Choose the Right Person to Tell

Many childhood abuse victims remain silent due to fear of judgment and disbelief, but choosing the right person to confide in can provide support.
Law
fromJezebel
13 hours ago

Woman's Lawsuit Over Criminalized Abortion Gets Tossed by Trump-Appointed Judge

Qualified immunity protects Texas prosecutors from liability in Lizelle Gonzalez's wrongful jailing over a self-managed abortion.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Modeling industry activist calls for inquiry into how agencies facilitated Epstein's abuse'

Modeling agencies may have facilitated Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, prompting calls for an investigation into their role in the sex trafficking scandal.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
fromNew York Post
2 days ago

NJ teacher had sex with student 6 times after grooming him start at age 12, prosecutors say: 'You stripped me of my innocence'

"This was more than just six isolated acts of sex abuse against a minor. This was a pattern of six years of grooming, manipulation and abuse by this defendant as a middle school teacher against one of her active and former students."
NYC parents
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

It's not normal to see your abuser's face every day,' Epstein survivor says

The Independent provides critical journalism on reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
US news
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

Worcester man gets 30 years in prison for sexually exploiting minors

Antonio Merced was sentenced to 30 years for sexually abusing three children and possessing child pornography.
#blake-lively
Law
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
Law
fromThe Independent
1 day ago

Blake Lively pledges to continue Justin Baldoni lawsuit after harassment setback

Blake Lively will continue her lawsuit against Justin Baldoni despite most claims being dismissed, focusing on retaliation and breach of contract.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Kelsey Fitzsimmons was found not guilty. Now she's suing.

Kelsey Fitzsimmons, a former police officer, was acquitted of assault and is pursuing a civil lawsuit against North Andover town officials.
#sexual-assault
Law
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Judge dismisses lawsuit alleging sex abuse by ex-IU doctor

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Indiana University due to the plaintiffs exceeding the statute of limitations for reporting sexual misconduct.
Law
fromVulture
1 day ago

Judge Dismisses Blake Lively's Sexual Harassment Claims in Upcoming Trial

Judge Liman dismissed most of Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni, allowing only a few retaliation claims to proceed to trial.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Mass. couple sentenced to prison for manslaughter in death of infant foster child

A couple was sentenced to prison for manslaughter after their foster child's death due to neglect and failure to seek medical care.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Rape victims to get specialised legal advice in courts

The government will provide rape victims with specialist legal advisors throughout criminal justice proceedings and expand Operation Soteria principles to ensure trials focus on suspect behavior rather than victim scrutiny.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 day ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Murder accused 'traumatised' by deaf woman's death

A 36-year-old man denies murdering a deaf woman by punching her in the neck after she was ejected from a car, claiming he only pushed her to prevent her re-entry.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
Law
fromThe Hill
3 days ago

A $22.5 million warning for the return-to-office era

A jury's $22.5 million verdict against Total Quality Logistics highlights the legal obligation of employers to accommodate pregnancy requests.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: In all the uproar over Epstein, remember the victims

Released Epstein files remain poorly organized and difficult to navigate, hindering public understanding of the full scope of the sex trafficking conspiracy despite millions of pages being available.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Victims of Sex Crimes Are Often Blamed

Victim-blaming stems from just-world bias and desire to protect perpetrators' images, causing silencing, stigma, and distress; compassionate listening reduces blame.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

False sex abuse claim filed 'without consent' in L.A.'s $4-billion settlement, man says

Melvin Dunlap, a plaintiff in a major sex abuse settlement, claims he was never abused but is part of a fraudulent lawsuit scheme.
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: Will California lawmakers break their promise to child sexual abuse survivors?

Tax dollars should fund children's education, not attorneys' fees in child sex abuse cases; AB 218 closed a loophole that let schools avoid civil liability.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Lawyer Convicted Of Systematic Sexual Abuse Of Children - Above the Law

Bishop was found guilty on 24 counts of committing lewd acts on three minor victims, all described in court documents as victims under the age of 14. The span of these offenses covers multiple years. Evidence admitted at trial showed that Bishop possessed more than 600 images of child sexual abuse material depicting two of the minor victims.
Law
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Understanding and Preventing Image-Based Sexual Abuse

Image-based sexual abuse is sexual violence causing enduring social, psychological, and economic harm, requiring changes in consent norms, empathy, and accountability for prevention.
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