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WMAR 2 News Baltimore: Archdiocese of Baltimore child sex abuse survivor speaks out as deadline approaches

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KATU: Former Patients of West Linn Doctor Hope City Reports Leads AG To File Criminal Charges

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ESPN: Ex-NFL CB Shareece Wright alleges sexual assault by trainer

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CNN: An ex-Olympian pleads guilty to sexually assaulting boys – but the total number of victims ‘remains unknown,’ DA says

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AP News: Victims recall lifetimes of trauma as former Olympian pleads guilty to molesting boys in 1970s

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Newsweek: The Violation of Taylor Swift

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Newsweek: Megan Thee Stallion Could Face Legal Trouble

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Los Angeles Times: Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Hoag and O.C. Doctor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Patients

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Orange County Register: $10 Million Settlement Reached in Clergy Child Sexual Abuse Case in Orange, LA Counties

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Los Angeles Times: A Pedophile Priest. A $10-million payout. A Monster Who Won’t Leave My Life

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Los Angeles Times: LAUSD to settle suits involving teacher notorious for semen ‘tasting’ games

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Los Angeles Times: O.C. school districts to pay total of $4.8 million to former students abused by water polo coach

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The Orange County Register: 2 Orange County School Districts Reach Combined $4.8 Million Settlement with Sex Abuse Survivors

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Los Angeles Times: Kids complained for years about sexually abusive probation officers. Some of them still work for L.A. County

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The Sacramento Bee: Northern CA man charged in sex abuse case target of new lawsuit

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Orlando Sentinel: National Cheerleading Groups ignored warnings about disgraced Clermont coach, lawsuit says

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Los Angeles Times: Column: No hosannas, only hypocrisy. Goodbye, Bishop Tod D. Brown

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KPBS: George Tyndall, former USC gynecologist accused of sexual misconduct, found dead

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USC Annenberg Media: A Survivor Speaks on the Death of George Tyndall

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The New York Times: George Tyndall, U.S.C. Gynecologist Accused of Sex Abuse, Found Dead

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The Sacramento Bee: A pedophile priest fled the U.S. The FBI tracked him. How a California DA let him slip away

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The Baltimore Sun: Baltimore archdiocese’s bankruptcy threat a ‘smoke screen’ in sexual abuse scandal

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The Orange County Register: Case against notorious OC priest could be 1st in new wave of sexual abuse trials

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Redlands Daily Facts: Redlands Unified settles Whitehurts sex abuse lawsuit for $2.25 million

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Redlands Daily Facts: Retired Redlands middle school principal surrenders credentials over sex abuse scandal

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Redlands Daily Facts: Redlands Unified settles another sex abuse lawsuit for $1.9 million

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Santa Barbara Independent: Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Santa Barbara Unified, Former Teacher Settles for $950,000

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USA Today: U.S. Center for SafeSport was created to protect athletes from abuse. But is it working?

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The Sacramento Bee: Sacramento City Unified failed to protect girl from teacher accused of abuse, lawsuit says

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The Sun: Redlands Unified’s handling of sexual abuse cases under review by California justice department

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LA Times: Decades of failures leave L.A. County facing up to $3 billion in sex abuse claims

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OC Register: Laura Whitehurst, Redlands Unified hit with another sexual abuse lawsuit

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OC Register: Mater Dei, Diocese of Orange won’t release report on school’s athletic culture

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LA Times: LAUSD, two administrators sued for failing to report sex abuse by science teacher

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Newsweek: I Put a Pedophile Ballet Teacher in Prison—What it Took Was Heartbreaking’

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The Orange County Register: Roughly a dozen women testify in sex abuse trial of prominent Orange County water polo coach

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The Washington Post: Bodybuilding chief dismisses allegations of sexual exploitation

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The Chronicle of Higher Education: To Fight Misconduct, U. of Michigan Proposes an Independent Ethics Team. Will It Work?

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The New York Times: Former UCLA Gynecologist Is Convicted of Sexually Abusing Patients

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Los Angeles Times: $52-million settlement for kids sexually abused by former L.A. Unified wrestling coach

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Oregon Live: Women Who Allege Widespread Sexual Abuse by Disgraced Oregon Doctor Local Criminal Investigation, Urge State to Step In

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Los Angeles Times: 70 Girls Sexually Assaulted in Juvenile Camps by Probation Employees, Lawsuits Allege

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USA Today: ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for sex crimes

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Redlands Daily Facts: Redlands middle school teacher charged with alleged sexual abuse of student

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CNN: DOJ declines for third time to bring charges against former FBI agents who botched Nassar case

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Washington Post: Gymnasts sue FBI for $1 billion over mishandling of Larry Nassar case

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Washington Post: Justice Dept. won’t charge FBI agents accused of botching Nassar case

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San Francisco Chronicle: Contra Costa D.A. Diana Becton denies family connection with defendant her office cut plea deal with

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Los Angeles Times: USC in secret deal with 80 students, many LGBTQ, who accused campus doctor of misconduct

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San Francisco Chronicle: Lawyers for sex crimes victim call for state probe of case connected to Contra Costa D.A.’s husband

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Mercury News: California School District Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit with 10 Elementary School Children for $13.7 million

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OC Register: Senators ask Justice Department to expand review of FBI’s mishandling of Nassar case

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East Bay Times: San Jose State Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Sex Scandal Involving Athletic Trainer

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OC Register: Another Ex-WOGA Gymnast Alleges She Was Abused By Liukin

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Mercury News: Former San Jose Athletic Trainer Scott Shaw Faces Federal Charges In Sex Abuse Scandal

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Telemundo – Los Angeles County Juvenile Detention  Camp Sexual Abuse

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LA Times: Widespread Sexual Abuse of Girls in L.A. County Detention Camp

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The Guardian: The Kamila Valieva case shows yet again that the IOC is betraying teen athletes

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Redlands Daily Facts: Redlands Unified sex abuse victims demand attorney general probe

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ESPN: “I believe SafeSport is there for one reason, which is to protect the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and its governing bodies.” John Manly

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The Guardian: Lawyer in Nassar case questions validity of investigations into sexual abuse in soccer

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ABC News: Former ‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris pleads guilty in child pornography case

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Mercury News: San Jose School District agrees to pay $2 million to a sex abuse victim

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UC System to pay $243.6 million more for sexual-misconduct allegations tied to ex-UCLA gynecologist – Orange County Register (ocregister.com)

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University of California agrees to $243.6 million settlement in UCLA sex abuse scandal

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How UM’s Deal with Anderson Victims Compares with Other Sex Abuse Suits (Detroit News)

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Redlands Unified failed to address complaints about teacher accused of sexual abuse, lawsuit alleges – Redlands Daily Facts

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Redlands Unified teacher arrested in alleged sexual abuse of student

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Netflix’s ‘Cheer’ addresses child porn charges facing Jerry Harris (usatoday.com)

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Cheer season 2: episode 5 addresses the Jerry Harris allegations with a powerful message for sexual abuse survivors

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John Manly calls Michigan Court ruling “a green light to other enablers of sexual assault”

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Nassar Abuse Survivors Reach a $380 Million Settlement – The New York Times

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Gymnasts abused by Larry Nassar reach $380 million settlement – The Washington Post

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Claremont Unified sued by man sexually abused as a teen by former teacher’s aide

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Culture of intimidation: BUSD pays $2.4 million to avoid student sex abuse jury trial

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Security firm fired by USA Gymnastics after reporting alleged abuse to SafeSport

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AG Garland confirms ‘new evidence’ in review of decision not to prosecute FBI agents handling Nassar probe

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Tyndall Survivors Demand Answers from USC and Law Enforcement

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Gymnastics Stars Call for Ouster of U.S. Olympic Directors

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Justice Department Will Review Decision Not to Charge FBI Agents Who Mishandled Nassar Investigation

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Former USC campus gynecologist’s accusers call for investigation of top university officials

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Survivors of Nassar, Anderson push for change in Lansing

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Simone Biles Chose Herself

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Redlands Unified pays $11 million to settle another sex abuse lawsuit

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In Larry Nassar’s shadow, a larger sex abuse case at the University of Michigan

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Gymnasts Blast The FBI’s Mishandling Of Their Allegations About Larry Nassar

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Simone Biles: ‘I blame system that enabled Larry Nassar abuse’

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Star Gymnasts Give Senators an Unsparing Account of FBI’s Failures in Larry Nassar Investigation

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MSF Clients Demand Justice in Larry Nassar Case

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Simone Biles to Congress: ‘I blame Larry Nassar, and I also blame an entire system’

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USA Gymnastics proposes $425 million settlement with sex abuse survivors

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Texas Real Estate Developer, a reality TV star, sued for alleged sexual assault of 16-year old girl in Laguna Beach

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Simone Biles was abandoned by American Olympic officials, and the torment hasn’t stopped

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Prison Officials allowed convicted sex abuser Larry Nassar to pay little to victims while spending thousands on himself

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How USA Gymnastics has changed since the Larry Nassar scandal

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Sex abuse scandals haunt USA Gymnastics even at the Olympics

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‘Marrying Millions’ hotel and development mogul Bill Hutchinson charged with rape in Orange County

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How one Catholic order closes its eyes to sexual abuse by clergy

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Allegations against Bo Schembechler are devastating; so are the stories of abuse

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Michigan Coach Bo Schembechler’s Son Says He Told Father Team Doctor Abused Him

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$14 Million Settlement for Water Polo Players Who Accused Coach of Abuse

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USA Water Polo agrees to nearly $14 million settlement with sex abuse survivors

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Both Are Abuse Survivors, but One Can Sue and One Can’t

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Former UCLA gynecologist faces additional charges of sexually abusing patients

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For USC women, largest-ever sex abuse payout leaves bitterness, vast disparities

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Cambria judge dismisses appeal by civil suit defendants linked to Barto

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Class-action settlement against former UCLA gynecologist a ‘travesty,’ lawyers say

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Statute of limitations rally at Pa. Capitol

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Yasiel Puig denies accusations in sexual assault lawsuit

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U.S.C. Agrees to Pay $1.1 Billion to Patients of Gynecologist Accused of Abuse

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USC agrees to pay $852 million in latest settlement involving gynecologist accused of abuse

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USC to pay $1.1 billion to settle decades of sex abuse claims against gynecologist

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Sexual assault allegations cloud Yasiel Puig’s future in MLB

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I was a victim of John Geddert and Larry Nassar. Survivors like me won’t rest until we know future gymnasts are protected.

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More women sue UCLA over alleged sexual abuse by doctor after $73-million class action settlement

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Official in U.S. Bankruptcy case consulted with USA Gymnastics on sexual abuse issues

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Santa Ana Unified paid $950,000 to former student who said she was abused by coach

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Human trafficking charges novel approach in gymnastics case

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Human Trafficking Charges and Coach’s Death Reopen Gymnastics’ Deep Wounds

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Ex-Olympic gymnastics coach dies by suicide hours after being charged with human trafficking, sex crimes

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Sex abuse case involving a former assistant baseball coach prompts Santa Ana Unified to pay $2.175 million

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Netflix Has Nothing to Say After Three Men from ‘Cheer’ Arrested for Sex Crimes Against Minors

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SafeSport documents detail sexual abuse allegations against horse trainer Bob McDonald

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Appearances Aside, Lingering Sex Abuse Controversy at the Heart of USA Water Polo

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Another alleged victim of former Redlands High School teacher Laura Whitehurst sues district

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California bishops fighting 2019 clergy sex abuse law

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USA Gymnastics signs deal with FloSports, sparks outrage

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Santa Barbara Unified Teacher Stripped of Credential

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US Figure Skating agrees to pay $1.45 million to settle skater’s sexual abuse allegations

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US Figure Skating pays $1.45 million to settle sexual abuse claims by former skater

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When Water Polo Play Becomes Sexual Abuse

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12 men claim sexual abuse at Boys & Girls Club in Westchester County

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Lawmaker urges UC regents to reject $73-million settlement in doctor’s case, says it’s unfair to scores of women

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Judge Rules In Favor of Manly, Stewart and Finaldi Clients in Dr. Farley Sexual Abuse Case

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‘Cheer’ star Jerry Harris indicted on new charges alleging he coerced teens to send him obscene photos, solicited sex from minors

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Another 25 women sign onto suit against ex-West Linn doctor, now seeking $290 million in damages for alleged sexual abuse

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Women speak out against ‘master manipulator’ Oregon doctor who photographed children’s genitals, performed unwanted exams

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UC to pay $73 Million to Victims of Alleged Sexual Abuse by UCLA Gynecologist

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‘A significant danger’: Jerry Harris from ‘Cheer’ will remain behind bars while awaiting trial on child pornography charge

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Prosecutors Call Cheer‘s Jerry Harris a ‘Clear & Present Danger’ in Motion to Detain Him Until Trial

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Negotiations with Nassar victims held up by insurers, USOPC claims in lawsuit

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Student Sexually Abused By School Aide Sues Santa Ana Unified

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Adam Schmidt reaches settlement with ice rink in Richard Callaghan sex abuse case

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‘A horror story:’ 4 men claim sexual abuse at Boys & Girls Club in new lawsuit

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MSU finds 8 people who failed to report Larry Nassar or former dean William Strampel

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Water polo player alleges University High turned ‘blind eye’ to complaints about coach

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Survivors’ attorneys accuse Bahram Hojreh’s family of witness intimidation

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Victims of counselor sue school district, church

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Accuser wants DA to retry ex-Army and Navy Academy headmaster after molestation conviction overturned

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Alleged Victims of Former School Headmaster Call On DA To Retry Convicted Sex-Offender

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Indy-based USA Gymnastics get federal Coronavirus Relief Loan

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Former U.S.A. Gymnastics Coach Faces 14 Charges of Lewdness With a Minor

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Little Girls Sex Abuse: Molester Got 20 Years But Riverside School District Sued Again

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The Story Behind Netflix’s Athlete A

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San Jose Unified failed student sexually assaulted by her Spanish teacher, lawsuit alleges

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More than 120 Larry Nassar Victims call for DOJ to release report on FBI’s handling of case

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Simone Biles, survivors ask court to force USOPC to provide answers in Larry Nassar cases

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Judge to consider $2.1 million settlement in Valley LAUSD sex-abuse case

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Criminal Case Against Ex-MSU President Accused of Lying in Nassar Abuse Scandal Dismissed

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Boy Who Alleges he was Molested on School Bus Reaches $1.1 Million Settlement with AVUHSD

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Michigan Trainer Allegedly Knew of Sexual Misconduct by Former Team Doctor

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Legal Team Representing Survivors of Former Athletic Doctor Inteded to File Claims Against University of Michigan

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Olympics Should be Postponed, says CEO of USA Swimming

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USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Funding Continues to Lag

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U-M Doctor’s Accusers: University Allowed Horror Show to go on for Decades

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UM will Switch from Firm that Repped Epstein to Complete Anderson Investigation

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Abuse Allegations, Calls for State Inquiry Build in Michigan

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Simone Biles and Aly Raisman react angrily to settlement in Larry Nassar sexual abuse scandal

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AVUHSD settles suit for $5 million

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Man sues Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Cardinal Mahony and ex-priest at center of abuse scandal

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Listing to sell Nessar Letter ‘makes you question people’s humanity’

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Man Alleging Molestation by a Priest Says Diocese of Orange Officials Tried to Intimidate Him

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Judge approves disclosure of priest’s name in suit alleging sexual abuse in Stanton

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L.A. Archdiocese settles priest abuse case for $1.9 million

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Priest Identified in Sexual Abuse Case

Father Edward Poettgen Named by Judge – January 30, 2020

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Catholic Diocese Charged – First Since Child Victims Act Passed

Law Finally Allowed Richard Barrios to Come Forward – January 28, 2020

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John Manly – Distinguished Fellow at University of California, Irvine

Distinguished Fellows Program Center for Psychology and Law – January 28, 2020

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Figure Skating Coach Abused Children

ABC News article – January 24, 2020

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Ex-USA Gymnastics President Leaves Questions Unanswered by Pleading the Fifth at Hearing

Ex-USA Gymnastics President Leaves Questions Unanswered by Pleading the Fifth at Hearing June 6, 2018

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LAPD begins sweeping criminal probe of former USC gynecologist while urging patients to come forward

LAPD begins sweeping criminal probe of former USC gynecologist while urging patients to come forward May 29, 2018

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USA Gymnastics ousts women’s program director amid Nassar scandal

USA Gymnastics ousts women's program director amid Nassar scandal May 18, 2018

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Michigan State’s $500 Million for Nassar Victims Dwarfs Other Settlements

Michigan State’s $500 Million for Nassar Victims Dwarfs Other Settlements May 16, 2018

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Michigan State settles with Larry Nassar victims for $500 million

Michigan State settles with Larry Nassar victims for 500 millionMay 16, 2018

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Larry Nassar victims’ attorney says Karolyis and others merit investigation

Larry Nassar victims’ attorney says Karolyis and others merit investigationMay 10, 2018

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Torrance Unified reaches $31-million settlement with students abused by wrestling coach

Teens molested by former gymnastics coachMay 09, 2018

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Martha Karolyi did not correct statement of when she first learned of gymnasts being molested

Teens molested by former gymnastics coachMay 10, 2018

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Torrance Unified reaches $31 million settlement with families of teens molested by former wrestling coach

Teens molested by former wrestling coachMay 9, 2018

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Redlands Unified slapped with another lawsuit alleging theater technician sexually abused student

April 17, 2018

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McKayla Maroney’s Dark Journey: Olympic Champion, Abused Gymnast

April 22, 2018

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Larry Nassar’s ex-boss at Michigan State charged with sexual assault, harassment of students

MAR. 29, 2018

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Larry Nassar’s Former Boss at Michigan State Faces Charges

MAR. 26, 2018

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At last, gymnast vindicated for speaking out against abuse

MAR. 12, 2018

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Aly Raisman sues U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics, Larry Nassar

MAR. 6, 2018

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New bills aim to protect Michigan children from predators like Nassar

FEB. 26, 2018

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US gymnasts tell AP sport rife with verbal, emotional abuse

FEB. 24, 2018

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Victims say the USOC deserves blame for America’s Olympic sex abuse problem

FEB. 23, 2018

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Figure skater sues Torrance coach convicted of sexually molesting him

FEB. 22, 2018

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Top Gymnasts Won’t Participate in Olympic Committee’s Sexual-Abuse Investigation

FEB. 19, 2018

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Investigative firm’s connection to Harvey Weinstein not an issue at Michigan State, Engler says

FEB. 15, 2018

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Larry Nassar victim says Michigan State violated her privacy by investigating anonymous claims s

FEB. 9, 2018

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Former athlete: Michigan State’s investigator outed me as Nassar victim

FEB. 9, 2018

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As F.B.I. Took a Year to Pursue the Nassar Case, Dozens Say They Were Molested

FEB. 3, 2018

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Gymnastics scandal: Rangers probe alleged abuse at Karolyi Ranch

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The Larry Nassar Case: What Happened and How the Fallout Is Spreading

Jan 30, 2018

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Aly Raisman delivers powerful speech at Larry Nassar Sentencing

Jan 31, 2018

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Twenty years of failure: Many groups missed chances to stop Larry Nassar

Jan 26, 2018

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Rachael Denhollander’s courage led army of Larry Nassar accusers

Jan 26, 2018

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With Larry Nassar Sentenced, Focus Is on What Michigan State Knew

Jan 25 2018

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McKayla Maroney’s Attorney John Manly: USA Gymnastics Can ‘No Longer Hide Their Misdeeds’

Jan 17, 2018

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Mother of Minnesota gymnast Maggie Nichols says USA Gymnastics hasn’t offered help, apology over sex abuse

Jan 10, 2018

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U.S. Gymnast Maggie Nichols Says She Was Abused By Larry Nassar, Dissuaded From Coming Forward By USA Gymnastics

Jan 09, 2018

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Gymnast Maggie Nichols was first to report abuse by Larry Nassar

Jan 09, 2018

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Maggie Nichols, first Nassar whistle-blower, goes public

Jan 09, 2018

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Gymnast Maggie Nichols alleges in letter she was first to alert USAG to abuse by Larry Nassar

Jan 09, 2018

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MN native accuses USA Gymnastics doctor of molestation

Jan 09, 2018

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Gymnast Maggie Nichols Wants ‘Everyone to Know’ About Larry Nassar’s Abuse

Jan 09, 2018

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McKayla Maroney prepared to go to trial against USA Gymnastics

Jan 6, 2018

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Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s drop USA Gymnastics sponsorship after sex abuse scandal

Dec 14, 2017

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USOC CEO says he was unaware of Larry Nassar abuse, McKayla Maroney settlement

Feb 20, 2017

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Famed Sex-Abuse Victim’s Attorney John Manly Appears on 60 Minutes Against USA Gymnastics

Feb 20, 2017

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McKayla Maroney Says USA Gymnastics Forced Confidentiality in Sexual Abuse Settlement

Dec 20, 2017

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McKayla Maroney accuses USOC and USA Gymnastics of covering up sexual abuse with secret settlement

Dec 21, 2017

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Gymnast McKayla Maroney was paid to keep quiet about abuse, lawsuit says

Dec 21, 2017

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Larry Nassar victims say they’re disappointed with Michigan State’s response

Dec 14, 2017

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Procter & Gamble, Kellogg’s drop USA Gymnastics sponsorship after sex abuse scandal

Dec 14, 2017

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House speaker: MSU prez should resign over Nassar

Dec 11, 2017

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Editorial: MSU owes victims apology, assistance

Dec 9, 2017

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Former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sentenced to 60 years in prison for child porn crimes

Dec 8, 2017

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Larry Nassar, former USA Gymnastics doctor, sentenced to 60 years in child porn case

Dec 7, 2017

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Michigan State accused of covering up worst sex abuse scandal in US sports

November 29 2017

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Nassar sexual assault victims focus on holding MSU accountable for ‘American tragedy’

November 29 2017

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Nassar victims respond to plea deal, call for change at MSU

November 29 2017

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Ex-USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty, faces at least 25 years

November 29 2017

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Nassar pleads guilty to 3 more sexual assault charges

November 29 2017

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Former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar pleads guilty to more sexual assault charges

November 29 2017

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Hesperia school district settles second hazing case for $125K, bumping payouts this year to half a million dollars

November 20 2017

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Gold-medal gymnast Aly Raisman accuses team doctor of sexually abusing her

November 10, 2017

The team doctor, Larry Nassar, is already in jail facing 22 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

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How confidentiality agreements hurt – and help – victims of sexual harassment

November 2, 2017

For years, a contract enforced the silence of several women who say Harvey Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them.

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Lawyer for Olympic Gymnasts: NDAs Allow Sexual Abuse to Fester

October 31, 2017

The Harvey Weinstein scandal has done more than reveal the culture of sexual abuse that has infected the entertainment industry for generations. It has placed a spotlight on perpetrators and those who protect them using the despicable practice of non-disclosure agreements to intimidate and silence victims.

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Officials: Teacher Might Have Given Flutes Tainted With Bodily Fluids To OC Schools

September 29, 2017

State and federal agencies are looking into a disturbing incident in which a teacher might have distributed handmade flutes tainted with the man’s bodily fluids to school districts across Orange County.

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Another sex abuse lawsuit filed against Redlands Unified School District

September 27, 2017

Another lawsuit has been filed against the Redlands Unified School District alleging a former Redlands High School student was sexually abused by former teacher and convicted sex offender Kevin Patrick Kirkland. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in San Bernardino Superior Court, alleges the plaintiff and alleged victim, now 23, was 17 years old when she began a sexual relationship with Kirkland while attending the school.

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Redlands Unified accused of delays in reporting suspected child abuse

September 20, 2017

Redlands police arrested Laura Whitehurst, Monday July 1, 2013, for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. The relationship lasted about a year before the teen’s mother reported it to school officials who contacted police, according to authorities. Whitehurst gave birth on June 18, 2013 to a child, who, police say, was fathered by the teenage victim. (Faculty photo “Blast from the Past” 2011 Redlands High School of Whitehurst as a young soccer player)

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School district failed to investigate sex abuse allegations against Redlands teacher, lawsuit claims

September 20, 2017

A lawsuit alleges Redlands Unified ignored prior reports of abuse by former Redlands High School teacher Kevin Kirkland, who last year was convicted of molesting students. (Redlands Police Department)

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Two former gymnasts call for USA Gymnastics board members to step down

August 17, 2017

Two women who said they were sexually abused by the longtime team physician for USA Gymnastics

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Former gymnasts demand removal of USA Gymnastics leaders, saying they didn’t do enough to stop sexual abuse

August 17, 2017

Gymnast Jamie Dantzscher, a 2000 Olympic bronze medalist, continued her quest for change in the wake of the biggest sexual abuse scandal

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Gymnast Lindsey Lemke Was Allegedly Sexually Abused by Her Doctor Starting at 13. Now She’s Speaking Out.

July 12, 2017

In an exclusive interview, the gymnast alleges years of horrors at the hands of doctor Larry Nassar.

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Gymnastics Abuse Scandal: Elite Athlete’s Kin Sue Olympic Committee

July 10, 2017

The sex-abuse scandal roiling the gymnastics world has taken a new turn with the parents of an elite athlete filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Olympic Committee.

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Parents of Elite Gymnast Sue U.S. Olympic Committee in Sex-Abuse Claim

July 10, 2017

Lawsuit marks escalation of a festering scandal concerning years of alleged abuse by a former U.S. gymnastics team doctor.

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Former military school cadet wins $1.9-million verdict in sexual abuse case

July 7, 2017

San Diego County jury has awarded nearly $1.9 million to a former cadet who said he was sexually abused by an employee at a Carlsbad military school in 2006.

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Doctor at center of USA Gymnastics scandal left warning signs at Michigan State

March 22, 2017

EAST LANSING, MI (WLNS) – A Michigan State University investigation has ended and school officials say former MSU doctor Larry Nassar did sexually assault a teenager back in the year 2000.

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P.I. sentenced to a year in jail in Costa Mesa spying and false DUI case

March 22, 2017

Orange County Superior Court Judge W. Michael Hayes sensed distress as Jim Righeimer left his seat for the speaker’s podium Friday morning in Hayes’ Santa Ana courtroom.

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Nassar sexually assaulted 15-year-old, MSU Title IX report finds

March 21, 2017

An MSU official has determined that former MSU doctor Larry Nassar sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl during medical appointments 17 years ago, documents obtained by the State Journal show.

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Christopher Joseph Lanzillo Gets a Year for Plot to Plant Mayor in Drunk Tank

March 17, 2017Christopher Joseph Lanzillo, 47, of Lake Arrowhead, had pleaded guilty on Sept. 28 to two felony counts of conspiracy to commit a crime of unlawful use of electronic tracking device, one felony count of false imprisonment by deceit and one felony count of conspiracy to commit a crime of falsely reporting crime to an agency.View Article

Union law firm’s private detective gets 1 year in jail in scheme to set up Costa Mesa councilmen

March 17, 2017

SANTA ANA – A private detective who admitted he tried to set up a Costa Mesa councilman for a false DUI and tailed the city’s former mayor using a tracking device was sentenced by an Orange County Superior Court judge Friday to one year in jail.

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Ex-Gymnastics Chief’s Career: Swift Success Marred by Years of Scandal

March 17, 2017

After nearly two decades working for U.S.A. Gymnastics, including 12 years as its president, Steve Penny resigned on Thursday, smack in the middle of a sexual assault scandal that involves dozens of young gymnasts.

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USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny resigns

March 16, 2017

Embattled USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny resigned Thursday in a move observers hailed as a key step in changing a culture critics say led one of America’s most popular and lucrative Olympic organizations into a sex-abuse scandal.

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20 more women join lawsuit against MSU, ex-doc Larry Nassar

March 16, 2017

Twenty more women have joined a growing federal lawsuit against Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and Larry Nassar.

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78 women now suing MSU, Nassar

March 16, 2017

Twenty more women have joined a growing federal lawsuit against Michigan State University, USA Gymnastics and Larry Nassar.

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USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny resigns after claims the group was slow to react to sex abuse allegations

March 16, 2017

Embattled USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny resigned Thursday amid potentially the worst sexual abuse scandal in American sports history.

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Former USA Gymnastics team member Jessica Howard details abuse, calls for safeguards for young gymnasts

March 15, 2017

People in leadership positions within USA Gymnastics fostered a culture of fear and intimidation, turning world-class athletes into easy prey for Dr. Lawrence Nassar.

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Former gymnast Jeanette Antolin wants sponors to pressure USA Gymnastics to make changes to combat sex abuse

March 14, 2017

The U.S. Olympic Committee’s board of directors last week recommended that USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny resign or be removed.

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USOC board meets as pressure grows on USA Gymnastics head Steve Penny to resign amid wave of sexual abuse allegations facing sport

March 9, 2017

Amid a growing belief within the U.S. Olympic Committee that USA Gymnastics president Steve Penny should resign, the USOC board of directors made a recommendation for a course of action to gymnastics’ national governing body Thursday.

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Victim of Sexual Assault at Massage Parlor Speaks Out

March 9, 2017

A woman sexually assaulted during a massage session at a local parlor spoke out about the incident on Thursday.

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Senators want answers from USOC on sex abuse policies and procedures

March 2, 2017

Two U.S. senators are demanding answers from United States Olympic Committee chief executive Scott Blackmun about his agency’s handling of allegations of sex abuse committed by coaches and officials associated with Olympic sport national governing bodies.

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Fullerton School District Agrees to $4.5 Million Settlement in Sex-Molestation Lawsuits Involving Teacher

March 2, 2017

The Fullerton School District has agreed to pay $4.5 million to settle lawsuits filed by the families of five boys concerning allegations of sexual molestation by an eighth-grade teacher, officials said Thursday.

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More than 100 MSU faculty call for outside Nassar inquiries

February 28, 2017

More than 100 Michigan State University faculty members signed a letter urging the university to turn over the Larry Nassar investigations to external agencies, a professor emeritus said.

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Hozman: How can any MSU student feel safe after Nassar?

February 26, 2017

Dr. Nassar is charged with the sexual assault of at least 60 female students since 1999 while employed as a doctor by Michigan State University.

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Editorial: As Nassar news continues, keep asking questions

February 26, 2017

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette called Dr. Larry Nassar ‘a monster’ this week when announcing 22 new counts of sexual assault against the former MSU physician.

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Dominique Moceanu says USA Gymnastics CEO ‘at the forefront’ of ignoring abuse

February 26, 2017

Dominique Moceanu grew up inside the tight-knit, closed-lipped world of elite gymnastics.

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MSU should not investigate itself in sex assault allegations against Larry Nassar

February 24, 2017

Former Michigan State University Dr. Larry Nassar is accused of preying on young girls for decades — allegedly using his position of status to sexually assault gymnasts and other athletes who came to him for treatment.

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Penn State Head Coach Jeff Thompson Fired, Effective Immediately

February 23, 2017

Following allegations of abuse by several former student-athletes, the Penn State women’s gymnastics team has seen big changes in its leadership over the past year.

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Disturbing Details Emerge in Trial of Temecula Valley Doc Accused of Sexually Assaulting Patients, Jury Deliberations Begin

February 23, 2017

Jury deliberations began Wednesday in the trial of a doctor accused of groping and sexually assaulting multiple female patients in Temecula.

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Editorial: MSU must redouble scrutiny of sexual abuse

February 23, 2017

Sadly, it appears Michigan State University gymnasts were lulled into trusting an alleged sexual predator because he bore the imprimatur of the college.

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Ex-MSU doc Larry Nassar arraigned on additional sex charges

February 23, 2017

Former Michigan State University doctor Larry Nassar was formally arraigned Thursday on 22 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and 14 lesser included alternative charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

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Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Faces New Sexual Assault Charges

February 22, 2017

A longtime doctor for the American gymnastics team was charged with sexual assault on Wednesday in Michigan.

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USA Gymnastics inaction leads to bill establishing protocol for reporting sexual abuse

February 19, 2017

USA Gymnastics revealed last week that it received a sexual abuse complaint in 2015 about a longtime team doctor and launched its own internal investigation, waiting five weeks before forwarding the information to law enforcement.

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An athlete accused her coach of sex abuse. Olympic officials stayed on the sideline.

February 14, 2017

The documents describing a coach’s sexual abuse of three aspiring Olympic athletes circulated through U.S. Olympic Committee headquarters in early 2014.

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Principal takes the Fifth in teacher molestation case

May 10, 2013

Retired Wilmington Elementary teacher invoked her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. John Manly represents five victims in this case.

Senior LAUSD officials knew of child abuse claims, lawyers say

March 21, 2013

Parents allege that they complained about ex-teacher Robert Pimental in 2009

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New litigation related to alleged lewd conduct at Miramonte

December 5, 2012

More lawsuits filed in connection with lewd-conduct charges against a former teacher at Miramonte Elementary School.

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Ex-priest faces sex abuse charges

June 15, 2012

Civil case against Michael Harris, once principal of Mater Dei, Santa Margarita Catholic schools, starts Monday.

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Abuse plaintiffs go public

Oct 9, 2007

Three of four women who settled with Catholic Church reveal their identities

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Distant sex-abuse cases get local aid

Feb 27, 2005

Alaska attorney, besieged by claims of molestation in church, help out O.C. lawyer.

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An attorney indicts the church

Jan 9, 2005

Sex-abuse cases kill an ex-altar boy’s faith in hierarchy he now calls ‘completely corrupt.’

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LAUSD Expert Argues Girl with Low IQ May Suffer Less After Sex Assault

Nov 24, 2014

A psychologist hired by LAUSD testified last year that a 9-year-old girl’s low IQ provided a “protective factor” that could reduce the amount of emotional stress she experienced from a sexual assault, according to court records examined by KPCC.

CTA Backs Bill Making Teacher Firing Easier

March 31, 2013

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LA Unified Leaders Sued Over Teacher Sex Abuse

Jan 30, 2013

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LAUSD Abuse Case $30M OK’d for 58 Miramonte Children

March 13, 2013

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Teacher Accused of Sex Abuse of Up to 20 Children

January 24, 2013

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Prior Sex Abuse Claims Made Against Teacher

January 25, 2013

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Accused Molester Named in 2005 O.C. Case

January 26, 2013

O.C. district attorney says Los Angeles counterparts want to handle charges. Suspect also lost volunteer privileges in local youth soccer organization last year.

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LAUSD Pays Millions to Settle 58 Lewd Acts Claims

March 22, 2013

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Where Did Lodi Unified School District Find the Settlement Money?

March 16, 2013

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School Board Hears Report on District’s Sexual Misconduct Prevention Program

December 14, 2012

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LA Teacher Suspected of Molesting 20

January 25, 2013

School officials followed new protocols in case.

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Teachers Union Now Backs Bill to Ease Firing

March 31, 2013

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Suit Against ex-LAUSD Boss Tossed

Feb 17, 2013

Sexual harassment claim against Cortines exceeds statute of limitations.

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Respondeat Superior Gone Awry

January 31, 2013

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Firing Abusive Teachers May Be (a little) Easier

April 12, 2013

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Lasting Damages

March 27, 2013

Teen at the center of Salinas High sex abuse case prepares to sue district, ex-counselor.

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Judge Rules Sex Harassment Claim Too Late

Feb 18, 2013

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School Molestation

January 29, 2013

Attorney: Teachers Victimize Latinos

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Bills Target School Abuse

March 20, 2013

Measures aim to reinforce reporting laws, make it easier to remove abusive teachers.

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How Some Accused Teachers Use Loophole

January 26, 2013

Panel’s reviews called too slow

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LAUSD Settles Dozens of Miramonte Elementary School Abuse Claims

March 13, 2013

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$4.75 Million Settlement

March 6, 2013

Lodi Unified to pay family of student assaulted by bus driver after civil trial jury finds the district liable.

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National Briefing

November 22, 2014

California: school district to pay settlement in Sex abuse case

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USA Gymnastics Delayed Reporting Larry Nassar for 5 Weeks

February 16, 2017

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FBI Interviews Top U.S. Gymnasts in Intensifying Sexual-Abuse Investigation

February 16, 2017

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High Profile U.S. Gymnasts Come Forward Claim Abuse By Doctor

February 19, 2017

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Government Probe of Sex Abuse Prevention in Olympic Sports Went Nowhere

February 20 2017

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