Abuse

Courtney Clenney, 30, claims her former partner Christian Obumseli was abusive, allegedly punching her in the face and fracturing her ribs nine times in the months before his death in April 2022. She plans to use texts from Obumseli in her defense against the murder case.

Anthropic removed a hidden tracker in the Claude code after researchers raised privacy concerns. The company stated the tool was intended to prevent abuse and AI model extraction, but critics questioned its undisclosed monitoring.

Utah is taking steps to close Provo Canyon School, a teen treatment center accused of abusing girls. Paris Hilton, a celebrity, has described being beaten at the school during her teenage years.

Paris Hilton claims she was abused as a teen at a Utah boarding school, which has now had its license revoked. The school faced over fifty years of abuse and neglect allegations from children.

The Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton claims she was abused as a teen has had its license revoked. Hilton stated that children have come forward with abuse allegations for over fifty years.

The family of a 7-year-old Long Island girl who died after allegedly suffering months of abuse is suing Suffolk County and Bayport-Blue Point Schools, alleging officials ignored warning signs before her death.

Utah has revoked the license of Provo Canyon School, a boarding school where Paris Hilton alleges she was abused as a teen, citing failures in health and safety services. The state identified noncompliance issues including staff-to-client ratio violations, unnecessary restraints, and neglect, with all services required to terminate by August 6.

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee leaders Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urged Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw as the Democratic nominee due to allegations of violence, abuse, and sexual assault. The statement condemned such actions as 'incredibly disturbing' and 'absolutely unacceptable.'

The BBC has exposed Russian jailers and officials in Ukraine's detention centres accused of abuse. Former prisoners allege mistreatment and seek trials for the accused.

A 911 call has been released in the case of Javeayah Harris. Warrants indicate she died from abuse inflicted by her mother.

A woman was arrested after being caught on camera abusing her 2-year-old son at Rowan County jail. The incident was reported by the Sheriff's Office.

A disturbing photo of a restrained Palestinian detainee has caused anguish for two mothers in Gaza, each believing the detainee is their son.

A woman referred to as 'Racist Karen' was caught on camera abusing her neighbor in a rant in Santa Clarita. The incident occurred when another woman, who recorded the video while driving home, was overtaken by the abusive woman, who then shouted profanities.

A caregiver at Little Buds Day Care in Bengaluru has been arrested in a case involving alleged child abuse, with more arrests expected. The case emerged after videos showing the mistreatment of children were shared on social media.

A Scheduled Caste youth and a girl in Mayiladuthurai died under unclear circumstances. The youth had previously filed a police complaint alleging abuse and assault by the girl's father and others. A post-mortem was conducted on the youth's body, and the girl's father has been arrested.

E. Jean Carroll requested a federal court to release $5.8 million per day after the Supreme Court denied President Trump's appeal to overturn a jury verdict finding he abused and defamed her in the mid-1990s. The court action follows the Supreme Court's refusal to reverse the verdict.

A cricket coach was sentenced to 28 years of rigorous imprisonment in a fourth abuse case.

Joseph Perrulli, Nicole Brown Simpson's ex, claims OJ Simpson's abuse was an 'open secret' in Hollywood, stating that everyone felt powerless. Perrulli dated Simpson in 1992 when she was separated from OJ Simpson.

Ukraine’s army has suspended the commander of the 425th Assault Brigade 'Skelia' amid an investigation into alleged abuse and non-combat deaths in training camps. A media report and state probe are examining possible misconduct, with officials stating confirmed violations will be prosecuted.

Human rights experts warn that women and children in detention across Africa face risks such as inadequate reproductive healthcare, poor mental health support, separation from their children, and exposure to abuse. These issues arise in systems primarily designed to meet the needs of men.

Cameroon has failed to reduce gender-based violence due to discriminatory laws and underinvestment in public services, enabling abuse. The Human Rights Watch (HRW) highlights these systemic issues as key factors perpetuating the problem.

A Southern California caregiver is facing trial after TikTok videos revealed months of abuse against an 80-year-old woman. The case was exposed through social media posts documenting the mistreatment.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) dismissed 18 staff in eastern Chad for serious misconduct involving sexual exploitation and abuse of Sudanese refugee women and underage girls. The allegations were reported by Sudanese refugee women in late 2024.

A judge dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The lawsuit was filed over claims of abuse.

Jamie and John, same-sex parents who adopted baby Preston, were secretly abusing him, with the article highlighting missed warning signs. The case is described as involving 'the most depraved abuse imaginable.'

A grandmother is demanding social workers be dismissed for failing to prevent the murder and abuse of her infant by a teacher. The case highlights missed opportunities to protect the child.

MSF's investigation in Chad refugee camps uncovered 59 allegations of abuse and misconduct, described as a serious breach of its values. The organization expressed deep regret for the harm caused to women and girls.

Doctors Without Borders found 59 allegations of abuse and sexual exploitation by staff in Chad, including cases involving underage girls and trading food/jobs for sex with refugees. The organization dismissed 18 staff members and acknowledged systemic failures in its internal report, which was prompted by The Associated Press's prior reporting on the issue.

Doctors Without Borders found cases of abuse and sexual exploitation by local and foreign staff in Chad along the Sudanese border, according to a confidential internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.

A major English council acknowledged that polling station staff observed attempts at illegal 'family voting' during May elections. Staff were subjected to abuse when trying to prevent the illegal voting practices.

A GP wife testified in court that her husband, a former Olympic athlete, was 'evil and not even a human being' during years of alleged abuse. The case involves claims of prolonged mistreatment and strong language used to describe the accused.

Graham Platner won the Maine Democratic primary for Senate with 72% of the vote despite allegations of infidelity and abuse. He emphasized personal redemption and stated he would represent people who cannot afford to buy a senator.

A Norway court ordered the release of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s son Marius Borg Hoiby, citing her health crisis, ahead of his rape trial. Prosecutors appealed the decision, keeping him in custody until the appeal is resolved. Hoiby faces 40 charges, including rape and abuse, from a trial held between February 3 and March 19.

A Trump-endorsed congressman is involved in a 'sordid abuse' case concerning the daughter of a GOP senator, with a shocking twist reported. The incident highlights tensions within political circles.

Israel's Foreign Ministry mocked activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, claiming injuries were staged for cameras. Activists detained and deported by Israeli forces have accused them of abuse, torture, sexual violence, and rape.

Five West Bank men petition Israel's High Court, alleging repeated unlawful detentions by soldiers, abuse during detention, and subsequent unexplained releases. The petition claims troops apprehended them without cause and subjected them to hours of abuse at military bases.

Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have returned to Sydney, reuniting with loved ones. They described experiencing abuse during their mission.

France has banned Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for his involvement in the abuse of activists. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that France will not tolerate threats or intimidation against its citizens.

Gaza flotilla activists claim they were physically and sexually abused by Israeli forces during detention, while Israel's prison service denies the allegations. The detainees reported being slapped, hit, humiliated, and subjected to sexual violence.

A family installed doggy cams in their home to monitor their German Pointers while in Thailand but discovered their trusted pet sitters abusing the dogs.