Archdiocese of New York proposes $800 million settlement for abuse claims

The Archdiocese of New York has proposed an $800 million settlement to resolve some 1,300 abuse claims involving clergy and staff brought under lookback laws in that state. If accepted, the settlement would cap a five-year legal battle that has seen the archdiocese sell off property, while taking insurance giant Chubb to court over coverage for the claims. In a May 1…

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‘Leaving Neverland’ Accuser Sends Support to Child Sex Abuse Survivors Amid ‘Michael’ Release

Leaving Neverland accuser James Safechuck has offered a statement in support of survivors of childhood sexual abuse amid the release of the Michael Jackson biopic. Safechuck was one of the two men who came forward with allegations of childhood sexual abuse against the singer in the 2019 documentary. (Jackson denied the allegations throughout his life.)…

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Prosecutors downgrade sex abuse charges against Australian radio host Alan Jones

Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Prosecutors have downgraded some of the most serious sex abuse charges against veteran broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones, who now faces 27 charges of indecent…

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