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Wave of sex abuse lawsuits seen as NY opens door for victims
Sexual assault victims in New York will get a one-time opportunity to sue over their abuse starting Thursday under a new law.
Kevin Spacey didn’t molest actor Anthony Rapp in 1986, jury finds
A jury sided with Kevin Spacey in one of the lawsuits that derailed the film star’s career, finding he did not sexually abuse Anthony Rapp.
Actor tells jury Kevin Spacey abused him when he was 14
An actor who’s accused Kevin Spacey of making a sexual advance on him as a 14-year-old recounted the episode for a New York City jury on Friday.
Churches defend clergy loophole, including in Maryland, in child sex abuse reporting
In 33 states, including Maryland, clergy are exempt from any laws requiring professionals such as teachers and physicians to report information about alleged child sexual abuse if the church deems the information privileged.
Court revives lawsuits against Ohio State over sex abuse
A federal appeals court ruling revives unsettled lawsuits against Ohio State University over decades-old sexual abuse by the late team doctor Richard Strauss.
Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years for helping Jeffrey Epstein
Ghislaine Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison for helping Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls.
Bill Cosby sexually abused teen in 1975, civil jury finds
Jurors at a civil trial found that Bill Cosby sexually abused a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.
Cosby lawyer urges jurors to consider only proof from trial
A lawyer for Bill Cosby told jurors they need to look past years of public accusations against the actor and comedian and consider only the evidence.
After Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial, advocates fear chilling effect on accusers
Advocates and legal experts fear that the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard case will have a real-world chilling effect on women coming forward with abuse claims.
Trial over approval of Boy Scouts bankruptcy plan begins
A judge will determine whether to confirm a proposed reorganization plan of Boy Scouts of America.
Ghislaine Maxwell juror to be questioned under oath by judge
A judge said she'll question a juror under oath about the answers he gave during jury selection for the criminal trial of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Supreme Court rejects Epstein sex abuse accuser’s lawsuit
The Supreme Court is leaving in place a decision throwing out a lawsuit filed by a woman who accused billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing her when she was a child.
