The phrase "abuse scandal" refers to a situation where someone that has power or authority has been mistreating or harming others. It often involves a big public controversy surrounding this wrongful behavior being exposed or discovered.
What is not visible are shameful secrets: Child sex abuse scandals have been making headlines for years and bringing unwanted attention to a group bent on privacy. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Is there a more morally complex issue than the sexual abuse scandal that continues to rock the Catholic church? (bookpage.com)
Comments on next article about child abuse scandal in the church: just over 300. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)