
Sex Abuse Updates

Interlochen Center for the Arts Recently Began an Investigation into Claims of Sexual Misconduct.
The Interlochen Center for the Arts has recently begun an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct involving multiple former faculty members.

Lawsuits Investigating Child Sex Abuse Within Oregon State Youth Detention Centers.
Three former Oregon Youth Authority staff members have been accused of sexually abusing incarcerated children at either the Hillcrest Youth Correctional Facility in Salem or Oak Creek Youth Correction Facility in Albany over a decade ago.

Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo recently announced it has reached a “tentative” settlement in connection with almost 900 claims of childhood sexual abuse.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo announced it has reached a “tentative” $150 million settlement.

Columbia University has agreed to pay $750 million to 576 former patients of Dr. Robert Hadden in a recent sexual abuse settlement.
Columbia University has agreed to pay $750 million to 576 former patients of Dr. Robert Hadden in a recent sexual abuse settlement.

$4 billion to survivors abused as children in county-run facilities and foster homes.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors recently approved the “largest sex abuse settlement in U.S. history,” unanimously agreeing to pay $4 billion to survivors abused as children in county-run facilities and foster homes.

A central Ohio elementary school janitor was recently arrested and charged with procuring child sexual abuse material.
A central Ohio elementary school janitor was recently arrested and charged with procuring child sexual abuse material.

A Columbus man will spend over 24 years in prison for child sexual abuse material.
A Columbus man will spend over 24 years in prison for child sexual abuse material. 27-year-old David Hamilton, of Heath, Ohio, acted with an unnamed co-defendant and possessed thousands of videos and images of child sexual abuse.

Ohio authorities have announced the official cause of death for a 13-year-old girl found dead in a burned building.
Ohio authorities have announced the official cause of death for a 13-year-old girl found dead in a burned building.

A proposed law moving through Texas and Missouri legislative committees could dramatically shift the way child sexual abuse cases are addressed.
A proposed law moving through Texas and Missouri legislative committees could dramatically shift the way child sexual abuse cases are addressed.

Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Ohio native has been found liable for $25 million in damages for rape and sexual assault.
A former Pittsburgh Steelers running back and Ohio native has been found liable for $25 million in damages for rape and sexual assault.

Maryland detective was recently indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of sexual abuse material.
Maryland detective was recently indicted on charges of sexual exploitation of a child and possession of sexual abuse material.

A Columbus megachurch is under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.
A Columbus Ohio megachurch is under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.

A Colorado healthcare program is struggling to provide essential care for survivors of sexual violence after a notable loss of funds.
A Colorado healthcare program is struggling to provide essential care for survivors of sexual violence after a notable loss of funds.

A Rocky River man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after sexually abusing multiple children at a home daycare center.
A Rocky River man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison after sexually abusing multiple children at a home daycare center.

An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was charged after admitting to downloading child sexual abuse material.
An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was charged after admitting to downloading child sexual abuse material.

Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently signed a bill that could have a tremendous impact on anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a doctor.
Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently signed a bill that could have a tremendous impact on anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a doctor.

A new Tennessee state law going into effect on January 1, 2025, requires bartenders and some servers to complete sexual assault prevention training.
A new Tennessee state law going into effect on January 1, 2025, requires bartenders and some servers to complete sexual assault prevention training.

Christian church leader sentenced to 120 years in prison for 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
2×2 Church leader sentenced to 120 years in prison for 10 counts of child sex abuse materials in his possession.

In 2017, the State Medical Board of Ohio declined to discipline an Ohio doctor for sexual misconduct.
In 2017, the State Medical Board of Ohio declined to discipline an Ohio doctor for sexual misconduct.

Son of now deceased business mogul accuses his father of past sexual abuse.
Son of a now deceased business mogul accuses his father of past sexual abuse.