Survivors of child abuse at Illinois youth detention centers file more lawsuits in hopes of change
Attorneys and former detainees are calling for the closure of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, alleging in newly-filed class action lawsuits systematic sexual abuse and “atrocious conditions” in the facility where minors are held while awaiting trial.
More than 100 new accusers file child sex abuse lawsuits against Illinois juvenile detention centers
Dozens more victims have come forward claiming they were sexually assaulted while in juvenile correction centers run by the state of Illinois and Cook County.
Former Illinois juvenile detainees speak out about alleged abuse in facilities, more lawsuits filed
More people are coming forward with allegations of sexual abuse inside Illinois' juvenile detention system, adding to hundreds of lawsuits already filed.
Police chief turns in brother, sister-in-law accused in sex abuse case, ID officials say
A police chief in northeast Idaho turned in his brother and sister-in-law accused of child sex abuse, news reports say. Richard G. Cowell III, 54, and Katherine Cowell, 50, both of Bonners Ferry, were arrested Feb. 5, the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office said in a Feb. 6 news release.
L.A. County hit with record number of lawsuits amid flood of child sex abuse claims
The amount the county paid to outside attorneys rose 18% from the previous year to $75 million — nearly double what the county spent four years ago.
Illinois juvenile detention abuse allegations: Hundreds of more lawsuits filed
More lawsuits were filed this week alleging widespread sexual abuse inside the juvenile justice system in Illinois.
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Disneyland's Attempt to Reduce Abuse of Disability Services Led to Discrimination Against Those With Physical Disabilities, Lawsuit Claims
A class action lawsuit alleges Disneyland's stricter Disability Access Service rules discriminate against physically disabled visitors.
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Lawsuit alleges ‘horrific sexual abuse’ at Arizona facility for troubled teens
Melissa Catalano is now one of 13 alleged victims who claim they were sexually assaulted or abused by staff at Mingus Mountain Academy, in the 55-page complaint.
Montana man linked to Alicia Navarro case sentenced to 100 years for child sex abuse
Edmund Davis, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse of children in September after authorities discovered illicit material on his cellphone.
Charges dropped, refiled against former Kennebunk cop in child sex abuse case
Andrew Belisle, 73, has been accused of sexually abusing a teenager several times in 2019 and 2020, before he retired from ...
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Catholic Diocese and school in B.C. settle abuse lawsuit for $3.4M
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince George, B.C., says it hopes a $3.4 million settlement gives an alleged victim of sexual ...