Sentences with phrase «sexual abuse investigations»

Film - maker James Toback potentially broke laws in four sexual abuse investigations but will not face charges because the allegations fall outside California's statute of limitations, a prosecutor has ruled.

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Meanwhile, an investigation by CNN focused on the dark side of ride hailing drivers, finding 103 U.S. Uber drivers accused of sexual assault or abuse in the past four years and and 18 drivers for Lyft.

A six - month investigation has found that U.S. Gymnastics needs a «complete cultural change» following its handling of sexual abuse complaints.

Pope Francis has admitted that he personally ordered an investigation into claims of child sexual abuse in Spain.

A statement on behalf of Mr Pell said: «The cardinal repeats his previous rejection of all and every allegation of sexual abuse and will continue to co-operate with Victoria Police until the investigation is finalised.»

The interviews are a follow - up to a church - backed investigation that detailed hundreds of assertions of sexual abuse.

An investigation into institutional failures within the Anglican Church to protect children from sexual abuse, is taking place today.

The move to retain GRACE for its investigation also comes after Do Right BJU, a group of students, alumni, and staff who aim to support victims of sexual abuse on campus, held a silent protest...

An investigation that began after the crisis over sexual abuse of children in the Boston Archdiocese fully emerged in 2002 has pored over records dating back more than 60 years, with subsequent decisions on who to name based on the nature of the accusations and other factors, according to O'Malley.

For decades, the mystery surrounding the death of Sister Cesnik has haunted officials in Baltimore, but recent details — some uncovered this year in a new journalistic investigation — point to some extremely disturbing possibilities: The young nun may have been murdered because she was preparing to expose a horrific pattern of sexual abuse and even sex trafficking perpetrated by priests and involving law enforcement.

(CNN)-- The results of the investigation into the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University, released last week, suggest a crisis of conscience in the academy.

Avery, Engelhardt and Shero were charged with rape, indecent sexual assault and other criminal counts following the results of the grand jury investigation of clergy sexual abuse, Williams said.

A postscript on Cardinal Sodano: in my last article, I recounted the disgrace of Fr Marcial Maciel Degollado, founder of the Legion of Christ, who has been suspended as a priest after investigations into charges against him of sexual abuse carried out by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith.

Weeks before the release of a nearly two - year investigation into allegations of sexual abuse of missionary kids, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) has fired and replaced its investigator, Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRabuse of missionary kids, the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism (ABWE) has fired and replaced its investigator, Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment (GRAbuse in the Christian Environment (GRACE).

Megachurch pastor Andy Savage, of Highpoint Church in Memphis, Tennessee, has resigned in the wake of an investigation by Highpoint into sexual abuse allegations made against Savage in January.

Two more priests have been placed on administrative leave by the Philadelphia Archdiocese as part of an ongoing investigation into the sexual abuse of children by clergy.

The Catholic Herald reported it fairly straight, giving the bare facts with what seemed at first (and still seems to most) the inevitable conclusion: «Pope Benedict XVI has told the 86 year old founder of the Legionaries of Christ, one of the Church's most dynamic new orders, to stop saying Mass in public following an investigation into charges of sexual abuse.

When investigations of sexual abuse by church leaders are handled internally, we risk missing the truth in the first place.

An independent investigation found New Tribes Mission MKs suffered sexual, physical, emotional, and spiritual abuse at the hands of 12 adults at its Fanda boarding school in Senegal.

When Spotlight, the critically acclaimed film about the Boston Globe's investigation into clergy sexual abuse, won best picture at this year's Oscars, producer Michael Sugar accepted the award with a message: This film gave a voice to survivors and this Oscar amplifies that voice which we hope....

(The Tribune editorial standard is not to name juveniles in investigations of sexual abuse, so the names of the child and the mother, who have the same last name, have been withheld.

James Levine, whose 46 - year career at the Metropolitan Opera established him as a towering figure in classical music, was fired by the company on after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment.

Neither the National Offender Management Service nor the Youth Justice Board were able to supply information on the number of official complaints of sexual abuse in custody or the number of investigations, criminal charges or convictions following a complaint.

A investigation into the conduct of Peter Martins, former chief of NYC Ballet and its school, did not corroborate any allegations of sexual harassment or physical abuse that several former dancers and others made against him.

Nassau County DA Madeline Singas has been thrust onto the national stage by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who tapped her to lead the investigation into AG Eric Schneiderman's sexual abuse scandal.

Commenting on reports of the announcements the Prime Minister will make at a Downing Street Summit today about action proposed to be taken against certain public service workers, including teachers, who fail to report sexual abuse of children and young people, Chris Keates General Secretary of the NASUWT the largest teachers» union in the UK said: «No one can fail but to be shocked by the horrific abuse of young girls revealed by recent investigations, including the Report today on Oxfordshire.

LEVINE»S CURTAIN CALL — Associated Press: «James Levine, whose 46 - year career at the Metropolitan Opera established him as a towering figure in classical music, was fired by the company on Monday after an investigation found evidence of sexual abuse and harassment.

According to a release after consulting with Chenango County Child Protective Services, the Norwich Police Department began an investigation into a possible sexual abuse.

When one friend of mine reported his childhood abuse to police, he was referred to an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA), whose job it was to support him through the investigation and trial.

The sexual abuse of vulnerable teenagers by British Pakistanis has been the subject of a series of high - profile police investigations.

«TIME»S UP calls on Gov. Andrew Cuomo @NYGovCuomo to open an investigation of NY County DA, Cyrus Vance @manhattanDA, & the DA office to determine why no one prosecuted #HarveyWeinstein for sexual abuse crimes against one of his accusers, Ambra Battilana,» Witherspoon posted to Twitter.

As to Soares involving the DA's office in an investigation of coverups of sexual abuse by the Albany Catholic Diocese, don't hold your breath.

The announcement follows an open letter from Time's Up, the female - led organization formed in the aftermath of the Weinstein scandal, to «open an investigation» of District Attorney Cyrus Vance and his office «to determine the facts related to the decision not to prosecute Harvey Weinstein for sexual abuse crimes against one of his accusers, Ambra Battilana.»

The inquiry into Lord Rennard's conduct is not so much an investigation about sexual advances as it is about the abuse of power — the very thing any good liberal despises.

«[Assembly Speaker Sheldon] Silver covered up sexual abuse of young interns and staffers for years, using hundreds of thousands of tax dollars to pay off victims, and Andrew Cuomo protected him from criminal investigation after Silver got caught doing it,» Mr. Astorino said.

Tivy was first busted by NYPD cops in May and charged with sexual abuse of a minor — and as part of that investigation, cops seized his Samsung Galaxy smartphone, Manhattan federal court papers state.

According to her, investigations have been launched concerning the sexual abuse of pupils by teachers and that a comprehensive report will be issued after the investigations.

Allegations of sexual harassment and assault by Mr. Weinstein were disclosed this month in The New York Times and The New Yorker, which prompted other women to share their accounts of his alleged abuse, set off criminal investigations, roiled the entertainment world and triggered a social media movement of women from other industries and backgrounds telling their stories.

The investigations of «priority 1» complaints — which can include offenses such as sexual misconduct, practicing under the influence of alcohol or physical abuse — are supposed to be completed within 42 days.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday instructed the Inspector - General of Police, Mr. Idris Ibrahim, and governors of affected states to immediately commence investigations into the cases of sexual abuse and exploitation of women and girls in Internally Displaced Persons Camps as contained in a report by the Human Rights Watch.

Wiltshire's police chief constable says a number of people have come forward with claims during the investigation into child sexual abuse allegations against the former Conservative prime minister Sir Edward Heath.

New York State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia said an investigation is underway into the alleged sexual abuse of two children on Buffalo school buses.

A former Republican state lawmaker from Idaho who was under investigation for sexual abuse was found dead Tuesday of a self - inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to officials.

The CAC handles investigations of child sexual abuse in which the victim is under 17 years of age.

Denise Prell, a civilian worker at Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, was arrested Wednesday for sexual abuse, promoting prison contraband and misconduct after a multi-agency investigation, launched when a corrections officer spotted her with an inmate.

The Manhattan District Attorney's office says a criminal investigation into Harvey Weinstein is active and ongoing and a commitment to justice in sexual abuse cases is «unwavering.»

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is seeking a federal Department of Justice investigation into the U.S. Olympic Committee's handling of sexual abuse allegations against a former team doctor.

The lawsuit and suspensions are the latest in a wave of sexual harassment scandals that have led to firings and resignations of powerful men across a number of industries after a New York Times investigation into accusations of sexual harassment and abuse against the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

Markey's office, which received a Blueray copy of this year's Best Picture winner that chronicles the Boston Globe's investigation into sexual abuse by priests, was originally told it was a copyright issue.

Walcott ordered a review of D.O.E. investigations going back to 2000, after a recent spate of sexual - abuse allegations against teachers.