Sexual Abuse

Survivors of sexual abuse deserve justice and protection. We report on lawsuits, investigations, and reforms that aim to hold perpetrators and institutions accountable while raising awareness of systemic failures.

Victims Begin Seeing Justice Through Payouts and Closure of FCI-Dublin

The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California has made headlines for years due to allegations of rampant inmate abuse involving prison employees. Now the prison just north of San Francisco

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Jan 2025

FCI Dublin prison barbed wire fence at sunset.

California Women's Prison Plagued with Sex Abuse Has Closed

The Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California (FCI-Dublin) served as the sole women-only federal prison east of the Rocky Mountains for decades, and its list of former residents includes Heidi

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 15 May 2024

Close-up view of a prison wall topped with barbed wire.

$100 Million Settlement with DOJ over Larry Nassar Cases

As the country’s top gymnasts are feeling the pressure to qualify for the Summer Olympics in Paris, the story of how Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics doctor who

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 1 May 2024

Northern facade of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Update

Former Boy Scouts who selected a quick payout option in the 2022 sex abuse settlement appear to have inadvertently cost themselves a much higher award. The settlement, the largest relating

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Feb 2024

Facade of the Boy Scouts of America building in Santa Ana, California.

USTA Hires Lawyers to Investigate Handling of Sex Abuse Allegations

As the United States Tennis Association (USTA) navigates a federal lawsuit involving alleged sex abuse against a female tennis player, it has launched an official review of its safeguarding policies

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Jan 2024

Entrance to the United States Tennis Association building in Orlando, Florida.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Claims Portal Opens

It is no longer a secret that thousands of boys have suffered sexual abuse during their time spent within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization congressionally chartered in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Aug 2023

Boy Scouts of America branch in Redlands, California.

Illinois Catholic Church Sex Abuse Investigative Report Released

A recent report released by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office found that child sex abuse claims against Catholic clergy members amounted to more than 1,900 survivors in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Jun 2023

Exterior view of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois.

Report Uncovers Extensive Sex Abuse Within Archdiocese of Baltimore

The damning results of a four-year investigation into decades of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of Baltimore priests have finally been released to the public. The report, nearly 500 pages

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Apr 2023

View of a Catholic cathedral with sunlight streaming through trees above.

Changing Times: Women's Tennis Association’s Attempt to Further Protect Its Players from Sexual Abuse

In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association over a

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 17 Apr 2023

Close-up view of a tennis ball on the court.

Civil Lawsuits Filed Over Cheerleading Gym Sex Abuse

Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of drugs,

By Libby Baldwin

/ 22 Feb 2023

High school cheerleaders pointing as part of a routine.

DOJ Stance on Handling Inmate Sexual Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough.

By Libby Baldwin

/ 27 Dec 2022

Front view of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Is There a Link Between Greek Life and Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones

By Katy Boose

/ 12 Dec 2022

Fraternity house with large porch at Cornell University.