Sexual Abuse

A former music teacher at an Oregon nonprofit was arrested on charges of sexual abuse, rape, and kidnapping. Detectives investigated 44-year-old Derek Douglas Reeder after learning about alleged inappropriate contact with a child he met in the summer of 2023. He was indicted by a Clackamas County grand jury on multiple counts, including first-degree rape and second-degree sexual abuse.

Donald Barnes Jr., a Malta man and bus driver for Shenendehowa Central School District, has been charged with sexual abuse. He was previously accused of attempting to kiss a child he met while on duty. State Police reported that he is now facing an additional charge of sexual abuse.

A Millersville man was convicted of grooming and sexually abusing a young girl for more than two years.

A Southern California man was arrested for alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of nine minor victims. Shane Ryan Gledhill, 46, of Lompoc, had been under investigation since 2021 and reportedly contacted victims through online casting calls and filmmaking projects using professional names.

The NYPD has arrested a Bronx man accused of sexually abusing teenagers he met at homeless shelters. One of the victims was a family member, according to police.

A 42-year-old Bronx man, Stephen Charles, was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing six youths over an eight-year period between January 2018 and May 2026.

David Taylor, Michelle Brannon, and Kathleen Klein are accused of leading a forced labor conspiracy through the Kingdom of God Global Church, exploiting victims in call centers with abuse, threats, and control over their lives. A superseding indictment revealed new details, including alleged sexual abuse and coercive text messages demanding explicit images from women.

A Novato youth basketball coach has been arrested after a teenager reported that he had been sexually abusing her for months.

Weill Cornell Medicine reached a voluntary compliance agreement with the federal government to spend $30 million on an institute for patient safety after a doctor was convicted of sexually abusing patients. The deal ends a criminal investigation and follows over $1 billion in civil settlements for the same misconduct.

Weill Cornell has settled a federal probe into allegations that it allowed sexual abuse to go unchecked. The investigation was prompted by the case of Darius Paduch, a former urologist.

An LAPD detective testified that David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, allegedly sexually abused a teenage girl for years through text messages and phone calls before she was allegedly killed in April 2025. The evidence included sexual photos of the teen and discussions about abortion.

An LAPD detective testified that David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, allegedly sexually abused a teenage girl for years through text messages and phone calls before her death in April 2025. The evidence included sexual photos of the teen and discussions about abortion.

A former Minnesota National Guard member was sentenced to two years in federal prison for sexually abusing a subordinate during training at Fort Irwin. The incident occurred at a Southern California Army base.

An autopsy doctor will testify in a hearing to determine if singer D4vd faces trial for the homicide of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The autopsy found her death was caused by penetrating wounds, with prosecutors alleging he sexually abused her and later killed her. The body was discovered dismembered and decomposing in a Tesla towed from the Hollywood Hills months after her death.

A Chicago minister is accused of sexually abusing two girls. The allegations involve a religious figure and minors.

An Oklahoma mother was convicted for failing to protect her 11-year-old daughter from sexual abuse by her husband in a filthy home, leading to the daughter giving birth to his child. The mother now faces life in prison.

A mother was convicted of child neglect and enabling abuse after forcing her 11-year-old daughter to give birth without medical care following the girl's rape by her husband. The husband pleaded guilty to sexual abuse and child neglect, receiving a life sentence, while the grandmother faces child neglect charges.

Epstein ordered a surgery to remove a model's tattoo, resulting in disfigurement, and sexually abused her on the day of her release.

Lynn and Katherine, two sisters raised in the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church, were sexually abused by their brothers, who may have also been abuse victims. The sisters later perpetuated the cycle of abuse as children and adults, highlighting a generational pattern of normalized sexual abuse within the church community.

A former dental assistant was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children during X-rays at a children's dental office. The case involved multiple victims, including a 4-year-old under anesthesia, and the clinic's owner was indicted for failing to report suspected abuse.

Deion Garcia, a dental assistant, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexually abusing children during X-rays at Kidiatric Dental. The abuse was reported by parents and another child, with evidence including inappropriate images found on Garcia’s phone. Dr. Walter Villanueva, the clinic owner, faces charges for failing to report the abuse.

Leadership and members of St. Sabina Church will gather Friday morning to defend Fr. Michael Pfleger, who was recently accused of sexually abusing a minor approximately 30 years ago.

A Delaware teacher, Thomas Herlihy, sexually abused a student who had just completed eighth grade over 2.5 years. He was charged in Delaware with 44 felony counts, including rape and sexual abuse, and later pleaded guilty to one count in New Jersey. Delaware authorities did not publicly disclose his indictment or conviction despite standard practices in child abuse cases.

The trial for James Branton, the former stepfather of missing teen Katelin Akens, has been delayed to September 24 to allow time for evidence review. Branton is charged with sexual assault, and prosecutors suggest he may have killed Akens, though no evidence of her death has been presented.

The Kenyan Ministry of Education has closed P.C.E.A. Mai-a-Ihii Booth Boys High School indefinitely after the principal was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing students. The Board of Management Chairperson was also arrested for allegedly obstructing investigations into the allegations.

E. Jean Carroll received $5.8 million in a sexual abuse and defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump, as shown by court records. The payment was made from an account linked to the case.

A sexual abuse survivor, who was drugged and raped as a child, condemns Labour, expressing fear that prison cuts could result in her attacker's early release.

Amnesty International reports that Filipino domestic workers in Saudi Arabia continue to face widespread labor exploitation and sexual abuse, despite the kingdom's recent reforms including the abolition of the kafala sponsorship system. Interviews with 19 Filipino women revealed persistent abuse patterns, indicating minimal improvement in working conditions.

Two men are facing charges including attempted murder, home invasion, and sexual abuse after allegedly forcing entry into a Morton Grove hotel room and demanding money at gunpoint. Police reported the incident occurred in the north suburbs.

Father Michael Pfleger was removed from his leadership role at Saint Sabina Parish in Chicago following a new sexual abuse accusation involving a girl from 1993-95. The Archdiocese of Chicago is investigating, while Pfleger denies the claim, calling it a false attempt to silence his activism. Pfleger has faced four prior accusations, all cleared by the Archdiocese.

Father Michael Pfleger, pastor of St. Sabina Church, has been accused of sexually abusing a minor over 30 years ago and has been asked to step away from ministry during the investigation.

A Paris court sentenced a school monitor to an 18-month suspended prison sentence for sexually abusing a kindergarten-age child. This marks the first guilty verdict in a series of abuse allegations involving non-teaching staff in Paris's public schools.

The Trump administration is implementing a nationwide initiative targeting schools accused of protecting teachers involved in sexual abuse. California faces potential loss of $50 million in federal funding for failing to safeguard students.

An illegal immigrant soccer coach is facing consequences for using alcohol and drugs to sexually abuse children. The investigation began in 2023 after explicit videos were found on a cellphone he left behind at a Franklin business.

A federal judge ordered the immediate release of $5.8 million awarded to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found President Donald Trump liable for sexually abusing her in 1996 and later defaming her. The ruling mandates Trump pay the damages.

A person reveals their stepfather raped them from age 6 and sold them to other men, with their mother's betrayal being nearly as devastating.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5.8M after a jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider the decision.

A federal judge ordered that E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8 million after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused her in 1996 and defamed her afterward. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal of the 2023 verdict, and Trump had already paid the funds set aside during the appeals process.

Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million to E. Jean Carroll after a jury found Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her. Trump has paid the amount, which was set aside during appeals, and faces ongoing defamation claims from Carroll.

A judge ordered E. Jean Carroll to be paid $5 million after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her. The ruling follows a legal case involving allegations of sexual abuse and defamation.