
Sex Abuse Updates

A Columbus megachurch is under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.
A Columbus Ohio megachurch is under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse.

Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently signed a bill that could have a tremendous impact on anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a doctor.
Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently signed a bill that could have a tremendous impact on anyone who has experienced sexual abuse at the hands of a doctor.

A new Tennessee state law going into effect on January 1, 2025, requires bartenders and some servers to complete sexual assault prevention training.
A new Tennessee state law going into effect on January 1, 2025, requires bartenders and some servers to complete sexual assault prevention training.

Christian church leader sentenced to 120 years in prison for 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material.
2×2 Church leader sentenced to 120 years in prison for 10 counts of child sex abuse materials in his possession.

In 2017, the State Medical Board of Ohio declined to discipline an Ohio doctor for sexual misconduct.
In 2017, the State Medical Board of Ohio declined to discipline an Ohio doctor for sexual misconduct.

Son of now deceased business mogul accuses his father of past sexual abuse.
Son of a now deceased business mogul accuses his father of past sexual abuse.

A Columbus, Ohio family vacation became a “nightmare” after a mother reported the sexual assault of her young daughter.
A Columbus, Ohio family vacation became a “nightmare” after a mother reported the sexual assault of her young daughter.

A Connecticut woman will receive $25 million as a result of a lawsuit filed against her older brother.
A Connecticut woman will receive $25 million as a result of a lawsuit filed against her older brother.

Renowned country music star Garth Brooks is facing allegations of sexual assault and battery in a recent lawsuit.
Renowned country music star Garth Brooks is facing allegations of sexual assault and battery in a recent lawsuit.

A Texas priest has been indicted on sexual assault by women he met in the Church.
A Texas priest has been indicted on two counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of first-degree sexual assault.

Texas woman accuses Cleveland, Ohio quarterback Deshawn Watson of sexual assault and battery.
Texas woman accuses Cleveland, Ohio quarterback Deshawn Watson of sexual assault and battery.

Pennsylvania’s State Board of Medicine has revoked the medical license of a doctor after he received multiple sexual assault charges within a span of four months.
Pennsylvania’s State Board of Medicine has revoked the medical license of a doctor after he received multiple sexual assault charges within a span of four months.

New Jersey governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bipartisan bill that will allow survivors of sexual assault a greater degree of transparency in their cases.
New Jersey governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bipartisan bill that will allow survivors of sexual assault a greater degree of transparency in their cases.

Ohio Representative Jim Jordan’s Controversial Past Reemerges.
Ohio Representative Jim Jordan has built a political career on the basis of justice for “fraud and abuse” while serving in his ninth term for the state’s 4th congressional district.

A young woman is suing a Grand Rapids, Michigan, church for failing to protect her as a child.
A young woman is suing a Grand Rapids, Michigan, church for failing to protect her as a child. 21-year-old Marian Ippel alleges that the Grace Christian Reformed Church and its affiliates fostered an abusive environment.

Four players remaining in the NHL after a major sexual assault case have not been offered contracts by their respective teams.
The four players remaining in the NHL after a major sexual assault case have not been offered contracts by their respective teams.

Professional tennis player Kylie McKenzie was awarded $9 million in damages in May after sharing her experience with the United States Tennis Association (USTA).
Professional tennis player Kylie McKenzie was awarded $9 million in damages in May after sharing her experience with the United States Tennis Association.

A California woman is speaking out about her recent assault in an upscale Brentwood neighborhood.
A California woman is speaking out about her recent assault in an upscale Brentwood neighborhood.

A Texas nonprofit organization has recently been accused of violating the Fair Housing Act and employing perpetrators of sexual abuse.
Texas nonprofit organization has recently been accused of violating the Fair Housing Act and employing perpetrators of sexual abuse.

Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently allocated $900,000 in grants to fund sexual assault prevention, criminal accountability, and survivor support resources.
Ohio governor Mike DeWine recently allocated $900,000 in grants to fund sexual assault prevention, criminal accountability, and survivor support resources.