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In his ruling the judge explains that the jury could conclude based on evidence that the Vermont Roman Catholic Diocese tolerated sexual abuse of children by priests and even attempted to obstruct justice to protect itself from civil suits and to cover-up crimes. Judge Joseph also ruled that there would be no limit on the amount the jury could award in damages as punishment to set an example, if the jury agrees the church was negligent. (WCAX.com, VT)
Documents reveal priest abuse, cover-up Jun 8, 2007
The Archdiocese of Portland has released 30 previously secret documents detailing among other things years of sexual abuse of children by priests. KGW graphic. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Catholic Parish Cans Organist For Selling Sex Toys Jun 1, 2007
To RP- Would you say that covering up sexual abuse of children by priests is not hypocritical. Posted by: zwitter | May 31, 2007 06:21 PM. (Washington Post)
Former EMT paroled after serving 4 months on child porn charge May 24, 2007
Richard D. Wilcox, 34, of Middletown, pleaded guilty in January to a count of sexual abuse of children, a standard charge in child pornography cases. Wilcox had served 128 days in Cumberland County Prison following his arrest. (NEPA News, PA)
* World News Quick Take May 24, 2007
ITALY Abuse documentary to air The state broadcaster on Tuesday decided to buy a BBC documentary on the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests but will only let it be aired if accompanied by balancing opinion from the Church. The program had sparked a political row which pitted conservative politicians opposed to the airing against those defending freedom of speech. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Abuse prevention programs outdated May 21, 2007
The result is a 60-page report titled To Prevent and Protect: The Sexual Abuse of Children and Its Prevention ... The study said university research in recent decades has shown that child-empowerment programs, though well-intentioned, are ineffective at preventing the sexual abuse of children and inconsistent with the science of the emotional, cognitive, neurobiological, and moral development of the child ... The report recommends that the U.S. Catholic Church focus its efforts on developing... (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
LI diocese loses lawsuit May 19, 2007
For the first time, a jury Friday found the Diocese of Rockville Centre liable for the sexual abuse of children by a church employee and awarded the victims $11. 45 million, one of the largest church sexual abuse jury decisions in the country. (Newsday -- New York City)
Jury finds LI diocese liable in sex scandal May 19, 2007
May 18, 2007, 10:24 PM EDT For the first time, a jury Friday found the Diocese of Rockville Centre liable for the sexual abuse of children by a church employee and awarded the victims $11. 45 million, one of the largest church sexual abuse jury decisions in the country. (Newsday)
Former SU professor will serve at least 12 years May 17, 2007
Gibbs -- who did time in 1988 for molesting a teenage boy during a church trip from Ohio to Warren County, Pennsylvania -- still faces similar charges in California, North Carolina and in Cumberland County where he is accused of 14 counts of sexual abuse of children taht are linked to pronographic images found on compuetsr at his Southampton Township home and SU office in April 2006. Gibbs --who taught at Su from 1991-2006 -- abruptly retired from his SU teaching post and fled Pennsylvania on... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Deployment Raises Abuse Risk in Military Families May 16, 2007
While deployment has been tied to increases in divorce rates and domestic violence, no studies have looked at how it affects the risk that neglect and physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children will occur, Rentz and her team note. To investigate, she and her colleagues compared data on substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect from 2000 to 2003 for military and non-military families in Texas, as well as statistics on active duty deployment for military personnel in the state. (MEDLINEplus)
Diocese defense criticized as too aggressive; Vernon man's integrity impugned, his lawyer says May 12, 2007
Although 16 is the age of consent for sexual intercourse under Connecticut's criminal laws, people can be held civilly liable for sexual abuse of children up to age 18. Hethcote went to college at the University of South Florida, where Orteneau showed up and moved in with him, Reardon said. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Power jailed for 15 months May 9, 2007
"Roseanne Catt's case should be at the top of the review list where the sexual abuse of children was at the heart of her matter.". send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Documentary DVD, Ty Burr May 7, 2007
Berg strains to make her larger case: that the sexual abuse of children by priests goes back to the fifth century, when celibacy was implemented by the church to get control of priestly assets. Interesting theory, but the evidence here is drive-by. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Athens man indicted on federal child porn charges; Krapf facing maximum of 60 years in jail if convicted May 3, 2007
Krapf who is the former Bradford County Emergency Medical Services coordinator is currently facing charges in the Bradford County court system of two counts each of rape, statutory sexual assault, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse, sexual assault, and incest, as well as charges of sexual abuse of children, a felony of the second degree; endangering the welfare of children, a felony of the third degree; criminal use of a communication facility, a third-degree felony; and indecent assault, a... (Sayre Evening Times, PA)
Argentina hosts HIV/Aids forum Apr 20, 2007
Juan Barahona of Unicef says: "Sexual abuse of children is common practice. In Ecuador, for example, three out of every 10 children are victims of sexual violence.". According to Unicef, that explains why Latin America has the highest proportion of youngsters infected with HIV-Aids in the world. (Aljazeera.Net)
Grand jury indicts Devlin on additional charges Apr 19, 2007
Devlin currently is in Franklin County Jail on Franklin County and federal charges involving kidnapping and sexual abuse of children. The grand jury indictment accuses Devlin of using a gun to kidnap S.H. from Richwoods on or about Oct. 6, 2002, for the purpose of inflicting physical injury on and or terrorizing the child. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
THIS MORNING Apr 9, 2007
GREENTOWN After a long investigation, a local man has been charged with five counts of sexual abuse of children ... In addition to five counts of sexual abuse, Mr. Fazio was charged with 11 counts of attempted sexual abuse of children, one count of criminal use of communication facility and 16 counts of possession of obscene sexual materials and performances, said state police at Blooming Grove. (Scranton Times, PA)
Diocese files plan to settle sex abuse suits Mar 30, 2007
In documents that foretell fierce legal battles to come, bankruptcy attorneys for the Diocese of San Diego last night filed their plan for settling about 150 lawsuits alleging sexual abuse of children by Roman Catholic priests. Attorneys representing the alleged victims promptly labeled the filing premature and meaningless in the month-old Chapter 11 process, which could last years. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
It's not about the money -- for us: Survivors of Catholic Church sex abuse want justice Mar 26, 2007
Speak Truth to Power wrote on March 25, 2007 8:31 AM:"Thank you Gabrielle for your courageous witness and attempt to prevent the ongoing sexual abuse of children. We are quick to assume that this is history--but I am sure that it is an ongoing problem. Until the church takes it seriously and puts the safety of the children above their treasury and hypocracy, children will continue to be raped! ". A Abuse Survivor wrote on March 25, 2007 10:59 AM:"Very well said Gabrielle, your words provide a... (North County Times)
Attorney questions destruction of files in priest sex case Mar 24, 2007 Feds join child porn case Mar 17, 2007 One parent households double risk of childhood sexual abuse Mar 17, 2007 Megan’s Law results elusive Mar 12, 2007 Sympathy for offenders misplaced Mar 7, 2007 Special Master Appointed, TYC Investigations Ongoing Mar 3, 2007 Gag order remains on Portland Archdiocese bankruptcy case Mar 2, 2007 More than just scores Feb 27, 2007 Our readers speak Feb 15, 2007 Nanny accused of sex assault held on bail Feb 15, 2007 Legal legacy Feb 4, 2007 Kocis’s neighbors recall better days Jan 28, 2007 Charming and alarming Jan 24, 2007 Rapists protected when rules ignored – grounds for clinics to lose Title X money Jan 21, 2007 Victim fights abuse by church Jan 12, 2007 Accused murderer faces child sex-abuse charges Jan 12, 2007 Sudan to probe sex abuse claim Jan 6, 2007
Lawlor would not discuss the news conference Friday, but an advisory he provided reporters said participants would "reveal and discuss a possible cover-up by Connecticut law enforcement agencies and others over the sexual abuse of children.". Also attending will be one of the accusers, and representatives from the Survivors' Network of Those Abused by Priests and Voice of the Faithful. (Newsday -- State)
TWO NEW PROPOSALS FOR IROQUOIS VOTERS Mar 23, 2007
The second piece of legislation would require judges at the state and local levels to prohibit any person charged with sexual harassment of children, child pornography, and/or sexual abuse of children from interacting with a minor as a condition of their release on bail. Senior wrestler Matt Mariacher was recognized for his accomplishments this season, including a 48-0 record, capped off by a New York State Championship in the 130-pound weight class. (East Aurora Advertiser, NY)
Federal court documents filed Friday said the photos and videos included "sadomasochistic torture and sexual abuse of children" and "sexual abuse of children as young as babies.". Authorities learned of the photos in August after von Wrede, using the Internet alias "connys_69," uploaded 29 images of a naked girl, younger than 10 years old, to a photo page on Yahoo. (Newsday -- Long Island)
Study of 630 cases of alleged sexual abuse of children from 1985 through 1989: Using a subset of. - Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80000 times a year. (SpiritIndia)
He must register for 10 years if convicted of kidnapping a minor, misdemeanor indecent assault, incest with a victim 12-18 years old, promoting prostitution of a minor, obscene performances with a minor, sexual abuse of children, unlawful contact with a minor or sexual exploitation of children. Being convicted of two or more of the above crimes or being labeled a sexually violent predator triggers a lifetime registration, as well as the following offenses: rape, involuntary deviate sexual... (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
In her PhD thesis last year, the psychologist Rebecca Deering, from Victoria's Deakin University, found female sexual abuse of children is "more prevalent and more damaging to the victims than is recognised by society". All the victims she interviewed reported the experience "caused negative emotional consequences as a child, including depression, suicidal thoughts, extreme fear and anxiety and an inability to express emotions As adults, the victims experienced difficulty trusting women, low... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
(CBS 42) AUSTIN The fallout continues over allegations of physical and sexual abuse of children at the Texas Youth Commission. House and senate leaders and the governor's office took action Friday after revelations the agency covered up crimes and altered reports. (K-Eye News, TX)
"What other organization in the U.S., or the world, that is involved in sexual abuse of children lands on their feet, gets restructured, gets insurance, puts a cap on settlements, continues to hide documents," said Bill Crane, director of the Oregon chapter of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. "They are definitely getting all the protection they want from bankruptcy.". (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR -- Business)
Laveranues Coles breached the macho locker-room etiquette to speak out about sexual abuse of children. The NCAA is forcing teams to reconsider using mascots offensive to Native Americans. (Albany Herald)
Why don t we hear the same passionate outcry about children living in poverty, sexual abuse of children by clergy, violence against women, genocide, and children killed by American bombs. Roberta K. Ray 915 West Galena St.. (Montana Standard, MT)
The assault charges stem from a series of incidents in February and March of last year, but the parents of the toddler didn't come forward to police until Jan. 29 after seeing a documentary on sexual abuse of children. "In the area of sex crimes in general, we've got delays in reporting by victims all the time," said Det. (Newsday)
They have also heightened sensitivity to the sexual abuse of children in other contexts. Consider the recent congressional page scandal. (Boston Globe)
After proving the boy lied about his age, he pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children in 2002. In December 2001, Mr. Kocis declared bankruptcy to eliminate $222,800 of debt, mostly from credit cards and loans. (Scranton Times, PA)
The reality of sexual abuse of children suggests that the filmmakers may be pointing in the wrong direction by suggesting that the overzealous parents of the other contestants did something much worse to their daughters than the free-spirit Hoovers did almost by accident. The secret she was sharing with her grandfather -- that she was learning to bump and grind -- is presented innocently, as if it were nothing more than an old man's practical joke. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
If you look at these suits, what you find is they are being sued for negligence because they allegedly knew about the sexual abuse of children and failed to report it to authorities. " Lawsuits against abortion providers who give an underage girl an abortion, then fail to do the necessary reports so a law enforcement agency could investigate, and the child was raped again, could prove devastating for the businesses. "What we need is parents whose children have been injured to come forward and... (WorldNetDaily)
has admitted to repeated sexual abuse of children. why isn't he serving a life sentence for that. (Yahoo News -- Catholic Church Abuse Scandal)
Charged with 17 counts of sexual abuse of children stemming from images recovered from his home computer, William F. Smithson, 41, of Tanguy Road, waived a preliminary hearing Jan. 4 before Magisterial District Judge Richard Cappelli. Smithson was already jailed without bail on charges involving the strangulation death of 23-year-old Jason Shephard of North Dakota, when a warrant on the computer offenses was issued Nov. 16. (The Delaware County Times, PA)
Sudan will launch its own investigation into allegations that UN peacekeepers in southern Sudan have been involved in the rape and sexual abuse of children. A foreign ministry spokesman announced this as the UN disclosed it is probing 13 peacekeepers for misconduct. (BBC News -- Africa)
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