Blog… What Is Clergy-Penitent Privilege? 11 Feb 202611 Feb 2026 The attached information concerns members of the clergy or "spiritual advisors," and their communication with penitents (religious believers) who confess to clergy the abuse of a child or children. The…
Catholic Church… Sexual abuse lawsuit lodged against former Tullahoma, Tennessee priest 25 Jan 202625 Jan 2026 A former Tullahoma priest has been named in a federal lawsuit that includes the Catholic Church in what the plaintiffs maintain was part of a larger conspiracy by the Vatican…
Civil Abuse… Wife suspects her church deacon husband of cheating — then she uncovers secret bathroom videos that trigger police search 21 Jan 202626 Jan 2026 Source: Wife suspects her church deacon husband of cheating — then she uncovers secret bathroom videos that trigger police search A Tennessee husband and now-former church deacon has been criminally…
Civil Abuse… Mennonite farm Liberty Ridge human trafficked and abused boys, lawsuit says – The Washington Post 30 Nov 202128 Dec 2021 Two men are suing Liberty Ridge Farm in McAlisterville, Pa., alleging they were forced into performing free labor and were physically and emotionally abused. (Google Earth) Excerpt: Since at least…
Catholic Church… French clerical abuse report puts spotlight on Roman Catholic confession | The Seattle Times (From New York Times) 7 Nov 202128 Dec 2021 1 of 2 | A visitor prays at the Church of Saint-Sulpice in Pari in October. A church-ordered report issued in October by an independent commission on sexual abuse inside…
Legislation… Advocates urge Senate to approve window for sex abuse cases – Pennsylvania Capital-Star 20 Sep 202128 Dec 2021 'We waited our entire childhood.' Advocates urge Senate to approve window for sex abuse cases - Pennsylvania Capital-Star Advocate LaQuisha Anthony outside the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where she and other…
Legislation… Tom Lehman on Twitter: “Speaking at CHILDUSAdvocacy event, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro says there’s no reason why HB951 Hasn’t Passed Yet. 20 Sep 202128 Dec 2021 https://twitter.com/tomlehmanwgal/status/1439997083117891596?s=27
Belgium… Court hits Jehovah’s Witnesses with €96,000 fine for discrimination | The Bulletin 17 Mar 202128 Dec 2021 Belg Excerpt: The Belgian chapter of the Jehovah’s Witnesses have been handed a €96,000 fine by a court in Ghent for discrimination and incitement to hate. It sets a precedent…
Australia… Queensland passes law to jail priests for not reporting confessions of child sexual abuse – ABC News 8 Sep 20209 Sep 2020 Priests in Queensland will now be compelled to break the seal of confession to report child sexual abuse or face three years in jail. Key points: The law was passed…
News… New York extends civil ‘look back’ for child sexual assault victims 8 May 202017 May 2020 NY Gov. Cuomo extended a “lookback window” created as part of the Child Victims Act last year that allows child sex abuse survivors of all ages to file civil suits…
Clergy… Bisbee man confesses he’s molesting his daughter. Church tells bishop not to report abuse to authorities 22 Apr 202017 May 2020 State lawmaker vows to again introduce legislation to eliminate the so-called confessional exception when it comes to admissions of ongoing abuse. Source. AZCentral.com [USA Today Network]: Bisbee man confesses he's…
Legislation… Long-ignored sex abuse claims leave Pennsylvania lawmakers grappling with fairness for alleged victims, institutions 9 Oct 201918 Oct 2019 Pennsylvania lawmakers may follow in other states' footsteps and allow sexual assault victims to sue their abusers years after the assault happened and remove the statute of limitations on prosecutions.…
Clergy… The grooming of children for sexual abuse in religious settings: Unique characteristics and select case studies 4 Oct 201918 Oct 2019 Abstract This article examines the sexual grooming of children and their caregivers in a wide variety of religious settings. We argue that unique aspects of religion facilitate institutional and interpersonal…
Catholic Church… The Catholic Church and Boy Scouts are lobbying against child abuse statutes. This is their playbook 2 Oct 201918 Oct 2019 Pennsylvania state Rep. Tom Murt slid into a pew at his childhood church, seeking a break from politics and the stress of work. Instead, Murt got an earful. In his sermon, the…
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