Ex-Penn State coach Sandusky faces 12 new charges

(Reuters) - Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky was arrested on Wednesday and charged with 12 new counts of sexual abuse of minors, Pennsylvania Attorney General Linda Kelly said....

UK - Former Roman Catholic Priest gets 21 years

Former Roman Catholic Priest gets 21 years for Sexual abuseJames Robinson, aged 73 was found guilty and sentenced to 21 years in prison by Birmingham Crown Court earlier today. Robinson who fled from the United...

NY Times Gives Chilling Account of Deaf Boys' Plight with Abuse

Father Lawrence Murphy:  Pedophile PriestIn an ongoing investigative report series,  The New York Times today is running a piece which gives the account of the plight of some deaf boys who were sexually...

The Church, Sex Abuse Legislation, Robocalls, and a Lawsuit

A fascinating entanglement of deeds and issues has brought together what could well be spun into a good grainy New York flick noire. All this might not have come to light, had the Bishop not tried to thank the Assemblyman.The Assemblyman blocks legislation to allow suits...

Elizabeth Smart Testimony

The Salt Lake Tribune is printing the ongoing testimony of Elizabeth Smart.  Smart was kidnapped in 2002 at age 14 and held for 9 months before being rescued by police in the Sandy area of Utah.   ...

Man Charged With Sex Abuse of Autistic Boy

Montgomery County police would like to speak with anyone who knows of any other victims. Anyone with additional information is asked to please contact Det. Williams of the Family Crimes Division at 240-773-5422....

Cover-up Conspiracy by the Elite Texas Government?

It appears many Texas leaders are hiding now, as the public demands to know who knew what and when about the Texas Youth Commission sex and physical abuse scandal.  The scandal reached both shores of the...

84-year-old woman admits to sex with 11-year-old

An 84-year-old Oregon woman, Georgie Buoy -- who admitted having sex with her 11-year-old foster child -- has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. This significantly reduces her jail term from an eight year minimum...

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