The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it faces mounting legal claims from childhood sexual abuse survivors, forcing the potential sale of churches and schools across Western New York.
Robert Shinn, founder of a prominent Texas megachurch, faces decades behind bars after being found guilty of multiple child sex offences involving teenage congregants.
Robert Morris, founder of Gateway Church in Texas, admits to sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in the 1980s, leading to his resignation from the 100,000-member megachurch.
Nine men from Rochdale and Manchester have received lengthy prison sentences for operating a sophisticated grooming network that exploited vulnerable girls as 'sex slaves' in what police describe as 'industrial-scale' abuse.
The heartbroken grandmother of Noah Cuatro, the four-year-old boy tortured to death despite multiple warnings to authorities, is taking legal action against social workers she claims ignored clear signs of abuse in a case that has shocked America.
Notorious sex offender Adam George Williamson, who fled to Turkey while awaiting trial for horrific child abuse crimes, has been sentenced to 14 years behind bars after being tracked down and returned to the UK.
A woman shares her harrowing story of coercive control, revealing how her husband systematically erased her past, isolated her from loved ones, and attempted to destroy her identity before she found the strength to escape.
A surge in consumer anger over rejected insurance claims has triggered a full-scale investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority into potentially unfair practices by UK insurers.
Mykill Puckett, a Kentucky father, has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for the horrific and systematic abuse of his infant daughter, leaving the child with life-altering injuries.
Paul Leask, a former senior Crown Prosecutor for the Underbelly organised crime unit, has been sentenced to 12 years for a series of vile child sex crimes, including attempting to arrange the abuse of a toddler.
Exclusive investigation reveals a shocking website using AI chatbots to generate and share illegal child sexual abuse material, evading current safeguards and prompting urgent calls for government action.
A prison officer and convicted paedophile, Matthew McVey, committed suicide after his release from HMP Grampian, terrified his dark secret would be revealed. The 32-year-old had been convicted of raping a young girl.
A brave survivor reveals how her teenage boyfriend used intimate images as a weapon of coercion, trapping her in a cycle of sexual abuse and blackmail. Her story exposes a terrifying modern form of abuse plaguing young people.
US parents charged with child abuse after six infants discovered in a padlocked storage unit. Police reveal horrifying details of the neglect case that has shocked the nation.
William Gulson, a former teacher at the prestigious Knox Grammar School in Australia, has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing students in the 1970s. The court heard harrowing details of his systematic abuse of power.
A powerful new documentary uncovers decades of clergy abuse and cover-ups within the New Orleans Catholic Archdiocese, featuring harrowing survivor testimonies and allegations of evidence destruction.
A former daycare worker in Minnesota has admitted to kicking multiple toddlers in a 'pattern of abuse', facing up to two years in prison for her disturbing actions.
UK Border Force makes a shocking discovery, intercepting grotesque child-like sex dolls in a major crackdown on a vile trade. Experts warn of a direct link to real-world abuse.
A shocking court case reveals a 13-year-old girl was systematically raped and abused by multiple family members in the West Midlands. The perpetrators have been jailed for their horrific crimes.
Convicted paedophile Harry Days, who was serving a 14-year sentence for horrific abuse of a toddler, has died in HMP Durham. The 96-year-old's death marks the end of a life marred by depravity.
The City of Santa Monica faces financial catastrophe and potential bankruptcy as it grapples with a devastating £230 million settlement for a historic child sex abuse scandal at its public schools.
A depraved Liverpool man, Thomas Gibson, has been sentenced to 12 years for operating a vile international network sharing explicit images of young girls, with victims identified from the UK to Australia.
Tyler Robinson, a senior staffer for Turning Point USA's Charlie Kirk, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of child sex abuse, sending shockwaves through US conservative circles.
Shocking case emerges from Camden as 24-year-old father pleads guilty to horrific child abuse charges involving his infant daughter, with sentencing set for November.
Robert Huber, a former maths tutor from Surrey, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for a catalogue of sexual abuse against a 15-year-old girl, exploiting his position of trust in a case described by the judge as a 'gross breach'.
EXCLUSIVE: A predatory paedophile known as 'The Beast of Belltower' has been unmasked as a former care worker at a notorious Scottish children's home, after being convicted of systematically abusing vulnerable boys in his care.
A major political row has erupted after the Charity Commission blocked a powerful committee of MPs from investigating its handling of child sexual abuse allegations. Read the explosive details.
A so-called father has been caged for a sickening campaign of abuse against his own infant son, leaving the baby with life-altering injuries in a case that has shocked the UK. Read the full horrifying details.
A mother and father face justice after forcing their three children to live in squalor, handcuffing them to beds and subjecting them to prolonged starvation in a shocking case of child cruelty.
Liza Lindsay, an Indiana mother, faces murder charges after her severely disabled daughter, Caleigh, was found dead in squalid conditions. A tragic story of alleged neglect and systemic failure.