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GwenSaskatchewan appeal court overturns dismissal of abuse lawsuit against private Christian school
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled in favor of former students who sought to pursue a class-action lawsuit against Mile Two Church, the provincial government, and individuals...
Philip PhiTexas Supreme Court to Consider Church Lawsuit Appeal in Sexual Assault Case
A legal case involving Gateway Church and its founder, Robert Morris, has escalated to the Texas Supreme Court, raising questions about the intersection of religious freedom and accountability...
Former Mormon Bishop Indicted on Felony Child Sex Abuse Charges After AP Investigation Highlights Church’s Legal Strategies
Former Idaho bishop John Goodrich, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was arrested in Virginia on March 12, 2024, following an indictment on...
“Former Priest Convicted of Sexual Assault Dies in Prison: Victims Express Relief”
In a recent development, a former priest from Massachusetts, Ronald Paquin, who was convicted of sexually assaulting an altar boy during trips to Maine, has died in prison....
Insurers to Pay Additional $30 Million in Winona-Rochester Diocese Abuse Settlements
The Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota has reached a significant settlement involving clergy abuse victims, with insurers agreeing to pay an additional $30 million. This settlement follows a...
$30 Million Settlement Reached in Clergy Abuse Cases in Southeastern Minnesota
In a significant development, a Twin Cities law firm, Jeff Anderson & Associates, announced a $30 million settlement with U.S. Fire Insurance, marking a pivotal moment for victims...
Former Jehovah’s Witness Elder Convicted of Gross Sexual Assault and Unlawful Sexual Contact in Maine
In a recent legal development, a former elder of the Jehovah’s Witness community in northern Maine, Ernest Fyans, has been found guilty of gross sexual assault and unlawful...
“Pastor Charged with Sexual Abuse: Survivors Speak Out After Decades of Silence”
In a recent development involving a former Chicago pastor, two survivors of childhood sexual abuse have come forward, sharing their experiences and the challenges they faced in seeking...
Former Latter-day Saint Bishop Charged with Sexual Assault of Teenager in Utah Office
In a recent development, a former Latter-day Saint bishop has been charged with serious allegations of sexual abuse against a teenager. Mark Lehnhof Stevens, aged 68, from Washington,...
California Pastor Charged with Yearslong Child Molestation: Investigators Seek More Victims, DA Reports
In a recent development, California authorities have charged a pastor with yearslong child molestation, as part of an ongoing investigation seeking to identify additional victims. The district attorney’s...
