child sexual abuse
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Beloved Tulsa Pastor is Accused of Sexually Abusing His Own Daughter…For Years
Bertheophilus Maurice Bailey is charged in the sexual assault of his own daughter.
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Sexual Abuse Scandal Involving Black Pastor Rocks Indiana Church
Local news reported that the church's former pastor was arrested for sexual misconduct with a child who was under his care.
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Dozens of Children Were Sexually Abused at Maryland Juvenile Facilities, Alleges New Lawsuit
Fifty people have come forward alleging that they were sexually abused as children while in Maryland juvenile detention facilities over the last 50 years.
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Tiffany Haddish Said She Was A Victim Of Child Molestation. How Did She Become Accused Of It?
The comedian confessed she was molested at 13 years of age. Now 30 years later, she's being accused of sexual abuse of a minor.
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[UPDATED 8/18/22] Maryland Woman Who Shot Husband Accused Of Molesting Children At Her Daycare Makes Court Appearance
Daycare owner Shanteari Weems has been arrested and charged with assault with intent to kill.
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The Prosecution Rests Its Case in R. Kelly Trial; Defense Begins to Present Witnesses
The prosecution called 45 witnesses—including 11 accusers—over the course of five weeks of testimony thus far in Brooklyn, N.Y., federal court.
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HBO Leaving Neverland Case to Remain Open After Federal Judge Rejects Michael Jackson Estate Arbitration Request
The ongoing case between HBO and Michael Jackson’s estate regarding the premiere network’s documentary Leaving Neverland has taken an interesting turn, due to a federal judge’s recent decision not to throw the case to an arbitrator, per the estate’s request. Prior to Leaving Neverland’s premiere on March 3, the Jackson estate sued HBO, claiming a…
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Common Opens Up About Being Molested as a Child and the 'Deep and Sudden Shame' He Felt
Shame thrives in silence. With every word spoken, every narrative reclaimed, sexual abuse victims and survivors have found a renewed power. In his new memoir, Let Love Have the Last Word, Common spoke about a topic that is often buried in silence amongst black men in the community — experiencing sexual assault. Trigger Warning: Please…
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Leaving Neverland Accused of Key Discrepancy, Michael Jackson Estate Issues Statement [Updated]
The premiere for Leaving Neverland has come and gone, but the saga surrounding it continues. And for those of us who have seen the documentary, so has the impact of James Safechuck’s and Wade Robson’s graphic claims. In the film, there was one particular account shared by Safechuck regarding an alleged abusive encounter occurring at…