Sexual Abuse
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$15M settlement in class-action lawsuits against Longueuil, St-Hyacinthe diocesesA $15M settlement has been reached in class actions over historic sexual abuse involving two Quebec dioceses, with 70 victims expected to receive compensation.CanadaMay 21
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Michael Pitt of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ arrested on sexual abuse chargesThe actor was charged with two counts of first-degree sexual abuse, in addition to counts of assault injury with a blunt object and strangulation in the second degree.EntertainmentMay 7
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman denies abuse allegations in lawsuit from his sisterAnn Altman has made accusations against her brother on social media in the past, but this the first time she's filed a lawsuit.U.S. NewsJan 9
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Educators at Montreal youth detention centre accused of having sex with minorsLa Presse reported that nine women employees at the detention centre had sexual intercourse with at least five minor residents, and one of the educators had a baby with a detainee.CanadaOct 25, 2024
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Church must pay $104 million to victims of historical abuse in NewfoundlandThe decision Friday was met with relief, hurt and even grief by some of the 292 survivors who've endured a decades-long fight for justice, said lawyer Geoff Budden.CanadaJul 6, 2024
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Calgary judge approves $9.5M settlement in Young Canadians abuse lawsuitA judge has approved a $9.5-million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that accused the Calgary Stampede of allowing a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.CrimeJun 28, 2024
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Quebec bill aims to better protect young athletes from abuse, harassmentThe bill, which amends an existing law on safety in sports, guarantees protections for complainants and removes a 120-day limit to file a complaint.SportsFeb 6, 2024
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Only 11% of human trafficking cases result in guilty decision: StatCanOnly 40% of human trafficking incidents reported to police in Canada in the past decade resulted in charges being laid, and only 11% of cases resulted in guilty decisions.CanadaDec 5, 2023
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Tim Ballard, ‘Sound of Freedom’ subject, sued for sexual abuse by 5 womenTim Ballard's undercover exploits rescuing children from traffickers inspired 'Sound of Freedom.' Now, 5 women say he used those sting operations to coerce them into sex acts.U.S. NewsOct 11, 2023
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‘A good first step’: Partial settlement approved in Calgary Stampede abuse lawsuitA partial settlement has been approved in a class-action lawsuit that alleged the Calgary Stampede allowed a performance school staffer to sexually abuse young boys.CrimeSep 25, 2023
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