In 2016, as the stress of wedding planning bore down on Joseph Sinclair, he got into an argument with his parents and told them something that sent his family into a tailspin: As a child, he said, he was sexually abused by a neighbor they had hired to babysit him. The revelation wreaked havoc on… Continue reading A woman repeated her son’s claim of sexual abuse. Now, she’s being sued.
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Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
LOS ANGELES — A California appeals court on Friday revived lawsuits from two men who allege Michael Jackson sexually abused them for years when they were boys. A three-judge panel from California’s 2nd District Court of Appeal found that the lawsuits of Wade Robson and James Safechuck should not have been dismissed by a lower… Continue reading Michael Jackson sexual abuse lawsuits revived by appeals court
Man discharged from Coast Guard for abuse finds online support
Samantha White’s life hasn’t been the same since December, when videos posted by her ex-husband went viral on TikTok, Reddit and other social media platforms. The videos appear to show her and her ex-husband, Josset Vences, engaged in a series of arguments. She was dubbed “WiFi chick” in comments and captions after a video of… Continue reading Man discharged from Coast Guard for abuse finds online support
Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit
In a lawsuit filed on her behalf, Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) has alleged that she is a victim of financial elder abuse by the trustees overseeing her late husband’s estate. The 90-year-old’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein, filed the suit earlier this month in a bid to remove the trustees, claiming that they are not doing their… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein Claims She Is A Victim Of Financial Elder Abuse In Lawsuit
Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate
Sen. Dianne Feinstein is suing the trustees of a fund set up by her late husband, accusing them of committing “financial elder abuse” by allegedly refusing to pay the senator the millions of dollars she’s due. The suit was filed in San Francisco Superior Court last week by the 90-year-old California Democrat’s daughter, Katherine Feinstein,… Continue reading Sen. Dianne Feinstein claims ‘financial elder abuse’ in lawsuit over husband’s estate
MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
MPs are calling on the UK government to tackle technology-facilitated domestic abuse as a priority, after inquiry finds perpetrators are increasingly using smart devices to establish coercion and control over survivors. In May 2022 the Culture, Media and Sport (CMS) Committee launched an inquiry into the potential benefits and harms of connected technologies, which… Continue reading MPs warn about growing prevalence of tech-enabled domestic abuse
Child sex abuse probe leads to Australia arrests after FBI murders
Nearly 100 people in the United States and Australia have so far been arrested over child sex abuse allegations after the fatal shooting of two FBI agents led to the unraveling of a suspected international pedophile ring, officials announced Tuesday. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) said that 19 men had been arrested for allegedly sharing… Continue reading Child sex abuse probe leads to Australia arrests after FBI murders
Nitrous oxide abuse is no laughing matter | Health
Daisy Schofield’s article is insightful about the plans to micromanage behaviour by the state (Welcome to ‘asbo Britain 2.0’ – the new Tory plan to turn voters against vulnerable people, 1 August). There are huge potential harms to vulnerable people, especially people with mental health problems. It is however important to remember the harms of… Continue reading Nitrous oxide abuse is no laughing matter | Health
Weeks after throwing perfect game, Yankee pitcher Domingo Germán enters treatment for alcohol abuse
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán has voluntarily entered inpatient treatment for alcohol abuse, the team announced Wednesday. Germán, who threw a perfect game at Oakland in late June, was placed on the restricted list two days before his 31st birthday. “It is critical that Domingo completely focuses on addressing his health and well-being,” the… Continue reading Weeks after throwing perfect game, Yankee pitcher Domingo Germán enters treatment for alcohol abuse