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…
Catholic Church… Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations and tangible sanctions to heal 16 Oct 202514 May 2026 The Vatican's child protection board said Thursday (Oct. 16) the Catholic Church has a moral obligation to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal, and identified financial reparations and adequate…
Catholic Church… Washington state waters down child abuse law after pressure from Trump administration 13 Oct 202514 May 2026 Following lawsuits from the DOJ and local bishops, Washington will no longer require faith leaders to report child abuse admissions made during confession. Oct. 13, 2025, 3:27 PM EDT By …
Clergy Privilege… Not All Faith-Based Communications Are Protected By The Clergy-Penitent Privilege: Reminger Attorneys at Law 5 Dec 202128 Dec 2021 McFarland v. West Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lorain, OH, Inc., 9th Dist. Lorain No. 15CA010740, 2016-Ohio-5462Not All Faith-Based Communications Are Protected By The Clergy-Penitent Privilege: Reminger Attorneys at Law Excerpt:…
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…
Legislation… Montana sees flurry of child sex abuse lawsuits as deadline approaches 29 Apr 202017 May 2020 The one-year window Montana lawmakers opened to give child sex abuse survivors a chance to bring old claims is closing soon, and a flurry of lawsuits is hitting the courts.…
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…
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