abuse
Coverage of abuse in the Nexus archive.
- House Ethics Committee confirms investigation into Rep. Max Miller
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller regarding allegations of domestic violence, abuse, and possible illegal drug use. Sen. Bernie Moreno, whose daughter is Miller's wife, criticized him for failing basic standards of conduct, while Miller plans to request his own ethics investigation.
- House Ethics Committee confirms investigation into Rep. Max Miller
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller over allegations of domestic violence, abuse of family members, and illegal drug use. Sen. Bernie Moreno, whose daughter is Miller's wife, criticized Miller, stating he fails to meet minimum standards for elected officials. Miller plans to request his own ethics investigation and faces pressure to resign.
- House Ethics Committee confirms investigation into Rep. Max Miller
The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller regarding allegations of domestic violence, abuse, and possible illegal drug use. Sen. Bernie Moreno, whose daughter is Miller's wife, criticized Miller, and Miller plans to request his own ethics investigation.
- My husband told me he'd been abusing my 13-year-old daughter while we were on a family holiday. I was horrified, but this is why I pretended to forgive him
A woman revealed her husband abused her 13-year-old daughter during a family holiday. She claimed to forgive him but expressed horror at the situation.
- Mother and new boyfriend guilty of murdering toddler, two, before blaming each other for her death and abuse
A mother and her new boyfriend were found guilty of murdering a two-year-old toddler. They blamed each other for the child's death and abuse.
- BEL MOONEY: Abused as a child, should I confront my elderly mum and stepdad?
BEL Mooney was abused as a child and is considering confronting her elderly mother and stepdad.
- Texts reveal 14-year-old allegedly murdered by singer D4vd had pregnancy and abortion
A 14-year-old girl, allegedly murdered by singer D4vd, had a pregnancy and abortion. Prosecutors allege D4vd began abusing the girl at 13, and she had threatened to expose him.
- 10 church communities informed after 2 retired priests accused of abuse: Archdiocese of Chicago
The Archdiocese of Chicago sent letters to 10 church communities after retired priests Kenneth Fleck and Thomas Conde were accused of abuse.
- French modelling scout with links to Epstein found dead
Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout with ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris. French prosecutors and his lawyer confirmed his death, noting he was under investigation for allegedly aiding Epstein in trafficking and abuse, which he denied.
- Henrico childcare facility director appears in court for second day in a row
A childcare facility director appeared in Henrico court for a second consecutive day, accused of failing to report suspected abuse. The charges allege she knew of the abuse but did not report it.
- NYC must face lawsuit over treatment of transgender woman in shelter system
A transgender woman is suing New York City, alleging that the city repeatedly placed her in men’s shelters and failed to address her complaints of discrimination and abuse. The lawsuit claims systemic failures in the shelter system’s treatment of transgender individuals.
- Small-town fight over corruption, abuse may haunt GOP candidate for Arizona governor
Rep. Andy Biggs, the party's likely nominee for Arizona governor, faces criticism from fellow Republicans over his handling of a small police force more than a decade ago. The controversy involves a small-town fight over corruption and abuse, which may impact his gubernatorial campaign.
- Teacher at £30,000-a-year private school abused schoolboy after grooming him on Snapchat
A teacher at a £30,000-a-year private school abused a student after grooming him on Snapchat. The incident involves alleged misconduct by an educator and exploitation via a social media platform.
- Germany: Iraqi sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls
An Iraqi man was sentenced to life for enslaving Yazidi girls, with his former partner accused of holding two Yazidi girls captive for years and subjecting them to forced labor, abuse, and torture before transferring them to Islamic State members.
- OnlyFans killer Courtney Clenney to use boyfriend’s texts about beatings to fight murder case
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 Removes Hidden Claude Code Tracker After Researchers Raise Privacy Concerns
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 Moves to Close Teen Treatment Center Accused of Abusing Girls
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.
- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen has license revoked
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.
- Utah boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen has license revoked
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.
- Family sues Suffolk County, Bayport-Blue Point Schools over 7-year-old girl's alleged abuse death
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 revokes license for boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teen
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.
- Senate Democrats’ campaign arm calls for Platner to drop out of Maine race
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.'
- Jailers and officials at Russia's 'torture prisons' in Ukraine exposed by BBC
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.
- 911 call released in Javeayah Harris case
A 911 call has been released in the case of Javeayah Harris. Warrants indicate she died from abuse inflicted by her mother.
- Abuse of toddler caught on camera at Rowan County jail: Sheriff's Office
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.
- Photo of abused Palestinian detainee causes anguish for two Gaza mothers
A disturbing photo of a restrained Palestinian detainee has caused anguish for two mothers in Gaza, each believing the detainee is their son.
- Racist Karen caught on camera abusing neighbor in vile rant in Santa Clarita
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.
- Bengaluru creche abuse case: Caregiver arrested, more arrests likely
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.
- Death of Mayiladuthurai teen duo: Post-mortem done on body of Scheduled Caste youth, girl’s father arrested
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 calls for Trump to pay $5.8M after Supreme Court appeal fails
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.
- Cricket coach sentenced to 28 years’ rigorous imprisonment in fourth abuse case
A cricket coach was sentenced to 28 years of rigorous imprisonment in a fourth abuse case.
- Nicole Brown Simpson’s ex says OJ’s abuse was an ‘open secret’ in Hollywood: ‘Everybody was powerless’
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.
- Skelia Commander Suspended Amid Probe Into Alleged Abuse and Training-Camp Deaths
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.
- Rwanda: Experts Urge Detention Reforms to Protect Women, Children
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: Failed Promise to Reduce Gender-Based Violence
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.
- Caregiver’s innocent smile hid horrific abuse that was only exposed by TikTok
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.
- Sudan: MSF Sacks 18 Staff in Eastern Chad for Sexual Exploitation of Sudanese Women and Underage Girls
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.
- Judge tosses out Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
A judge dismissed Dawn Richard's lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. The lawsuit was filed over claims of abuse.
- 'It's difficult to confront same-sex parents': Jamie and John seemed the perfect modern family... but were secretly carrying out the most depraved abuse imaginable on adopted baby Preston. Now, LIZ HULL reveals the missed warning signs
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.'
- Furious grandmother of baby murdered and abused by teacher calls for social workers to be 'sacked' over missed chances to save infant
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.