World News Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board Verny, 59, replaces American Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the retired archbishop of Boston.

Sean Combs' acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering is a big loss for prosecutors and may have a "chilling effect" on abuse victims, experts say ...

A former bus driver has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to his role in the production of child sexual abuse images.

The 9-year-old from Vietnam was abused by her mother for customers watching on smartphone apps in the U.S. and elsewhere. The mother said she needed the money.

Wander Franco, who is still under contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, was convicted of sexual abuse in a Dominican court Thursday, according to the Associated Press.

Local News Walker mom sentenced in 2024 child abuse case A 22-year-old mom was sentenced Wednesday for the 2024 abuse of her infant.

Des Moines police are asking the public to assist in finding a man who has a felony warrant related to a sexual abuse case.

The federal government is suing Washington state over a new law that some Catholic priests refuse to follow.

Johnny Depp reflects on his legal battle with Amber Heard, explaining why he fought to clear his name against domestic abuse allegations and how the experience impacted his life.

The Giants said they have been in contact with MLB after Sean Hjelle's wife accused him of family abandonment, abuse and infidelity.

The Central Bucks School Board voted to terminate five of its staff members after an investigation uncovered alleged abuse.

The latest case in a wave of abuse actions that experts say could bankrupt state schools involves a Fresno County district, where five former students filed a suit Wednesday alleging officials ...