Sexual Abuse

Children Were Raped, Drugged In Washington's Renowned Refuge For Needy

World News | Diane Bernard, The Washington Post | Saturday May 18, 2019

In the 1960s, first lady Jackie Kennedy, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., and Vice President Hubert Humphrey were just a few of the important figures to pay visits to Junior Village, Washington's renowned refuge for impoverished children. Lady Bird Johnson and Pat Nixon sponsored Christmas and Thanksgiving parties at the White House for ...

US University Doctor Sexually Abused 177 Students, Probe Reveals

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2019

An Ohio State University team doctor sexually abused at least 177 male students over nearly two decades and was never disciplined at the US school despite reports of his actions, an investigation found Friday.

11 Girls Allegedly Murdered By Brajesh Thakur, Others: CBI To Top Court

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday May 4, 2019

In a sensational revelation by CBI in the Supreme Court on Friday, 11 girls were allegedly murdered by key accused Brajesh Thakur and his accomplices and "bundle of bones" recovered from a burial ground in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual abuse case.

Indian-Origin Canadian Leader Reveals He Was Sexually Abused As Child

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Wednesday April 24, 2019

Canada's Indian-origin opposition leader Jagmeet Singh has revealed that he was sexually abused by his taekwondo teacher when he was 10 years old and said it is one of his regrets in life that he kept quiet about the assault.

Minor Allegedly Sexually Abused At Private Pre-School: Hyderabad Police

Hyderabad News | Pres Trust of India | Monday April 15, 2019

A three-and-half-year-old girl was allegedly sexually abused by two women helpers at a private pre-school in Hyderabad's Madhapur area, police said Sunday.

3-Year-Old Sexually Abused Allegedly By Helpers In Hyderabad Pre-School

Hyderabad News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Swati Sharma | Sunday April 14, 2019

A three-and-half-year-old girl has been sexually abused at a posh pre-school in Hyderabad, allegedly by two people employed as helpers. Doctors at the hospital where she is being treated, says she was violated by sticks and stones in a horrific reminder of the sexual assault and murder of the 23-year-old paramedical student in Delhi in a bus seven ...

School Teacher Arrested For "Sexually Abusing" Girl Students In Telangana

Cities | ANI | Thursday April 4, 2019

A school teacher in Edulabad village was arrested after a few girls of the school complained to Rachakonda SHE team alleging sexual abuse by him following an awareness program on child sex abuse in the campus.

Church Should Acknowledge Male Authoritarianism, Abuse Of Women: Pope

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 2, 2019

Pope Francis, addressing sexual abuse scandals and calls for women priests, said on Tuesday that for its own good the Roman Catholic Church had to acknowledge its history of male authoritarianism and sexual abuse of women.

"My Death Not Confession Of Guilt": Rock Star Kills Himself Over #MeToo

World News | Reuters | Tuesday April 2, 2019

The founder and bassist of the Mexican rock band Botellita de Jerez, 64-year-old Armando Vega Gil, killed himself on Monday after posting a suicide letter on Twitter that said he was falsely and anonymously accused of sexually abusing a minor.

Ex-Brazil Gymnastics Coach Banned For Life Over Sex Abuse Claims

Agence France-Presse | Monday April 1, 2019

The decision comes almost a year after Fernando de Carvalho was fired by the club MESC of Sao Bernardo do Campo.

Indian Priest Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison For Child Sex Abuse In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 30, 2019

An Indian former Roman Catholic priest has been sentenced to six years in prison for sexually abusing a teenage girl in the US, according to a media report.

Pope Francis Enacts New Legislation To Prevent Child Abuse In Vatican

World News | Reuters | Friday March 29, 2019

Pope Francis on Friday enacted sweeping new legislation to protect children from sexual abuse within the Vatican and other Holy See institutions in Rome as well as by its diplomatic corps worldwide.

Congress Leader Claims No Link With Pollachi Sex Abuse Case Accused

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 22, 2019

Working president of Congress in Tamil Nadu Mayura Jayakumar on Thursday appeared before the Crime Branch's Crime Investigation Department (CB-CID) probing the Pollachi sexual abuse case and gave a statement denying any link with the key accused.

After Sex Abuse Case, Pollachi Brides Blacklisted, Strictures On Girls

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday March 20, 2019

Young brides from the little town of Pollachi in Tamil Nadu are being blacklisted since the huge sexual abuse racket that shocked the nation, was detected. Many parents are asking their daughters to stop going to college and pursue studies through distance education. A student said in many homes, there is even a ban social media and going out.

Tamil Magazine Editor Seeks Bail On Sexual Abuse Video "Release"

Tamil Nadu News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 19, 2019

The editor of Tamil bi-weekly ''Nakkheeran'', R Gopal, has moved the Madras High Court, seeking anticipatory bail in connection with videos that were allegedly released on the Pollachi sexual abuse case