Sexual abuse allegations
Buffalo bishop resigns over criticism of handling of sexual assault allegations
The Vatican announced the resignation in a brief statement, adding that Francis had named the bishop of Albany, New York, Edward Scharfenberger, to run the Buffalo diocese temporarily until a permanent replacement is found. Continue reading
Prominent Detroit priest removed from pulpit amid allegations of sex abuse
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit said Sunday that it removed a prominent priest from public ministry after reviewing what it described as a “credible allegation” that he had sexually abused a child decades ago. Continue reading
Survivor of sexual abuse by priest to sue Montreal archdiocese
A 33-year-old victim of Rev. Brian Boucher is acting on behalf of the entire class as lead plaintiff. Continue reading
B.C. woman who accused ex-husband of abusing their children says appeal court interfered with trial process
By Charmaine de Silva
The lawyer for a woman who has accused her ex-husband of abusing their four children, is defending a so-called “expert” whose credentials were panned by B.C.’s top court. Continue reading
How B.C.’s ill-equipped system spawned the longest child welfare fight in Canada’s history
It is, however, widely acknowledged that the system is not working in its current form and that it’s costing taxpayers a lot of money. Continue reading
A B.C. dad who couldn’t afford a lawyer or get legal aid lost access to his kids
“In Our Children’s Best Interest: Part 4 of a Spotlight on B.C.’s Family Justice System.” Continue reading
The family lawyer whose zealous advocacy missed ‘obvious red flags’ and helped an unfair trial proceed
“In Our Children’s Best Interest: Part 3 of a Spotlight on B.C.’s Family Justice System.” Continue reading
How ‘flawed’ B.C. court rulings tore 4 kids away from their dad for 5 years and counting
In the first of a five-part series, CKNW looks at the various factors that led to an unprecedented situation, and if there’s anything that can be done to prevent more families from having to go through such prolonged life-altering conflict. Continue reading
‘Sopranos’ actress Annabella Sciorra says Harvey Weinstein raped her
Sciorra and Daryl Hannah were quoted this week in The New Yorker. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: B.C. father accused of molesting his children speaks for the first time
By Charmaine de Silva
In a CKNW exclusive, a B.C. father who was accused of molesting his children but saw those allegations tossed out in court, is speaking for the first time. Continue reading