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Buffalo Catholic Diocese files bankruptcy over abuse claims

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.

Documentary Exposes New Orleans Clergy Abuse Cover-Up

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.

Nurse struck off after affair with teenage stepson exposed

A registered nurse from the UK has been removed from the nursing register after a tribunal found her guilty of a professional misconduct for engaging in an illicit relationship with her teenage stepson, a scandal that has rocked the medical community.

Met Police detective cleared in beach sex misconduct probe

A Metropolitan Police detective has been exonerated following a high-profile internal investigation into allegations of engaging in sexual activity on a Dorset beach. The officer, suspended since July 2023, has been cleared of all gross misconduct charges

Hertfordshire Police Officer Sacked for Racist Remarks

A Hertfordshire police constable has been sacked after being found guilty of gross misconduct for making racist and offensive comments about a colleague. The disciplinary panel heard the remarks were recorded without the officer's knowledge.

New Orleans Archdiocese $100m Sex Abuse Settlement

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has reached a historic $100 million settlement with over 300 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a pivotal moment in its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

Care worker waved soiled underpants at elderly resident

Shocking misconduct uncovered as a carer at a UK care home is filmed waving soiled underwear in an 85-year-old woman's face. The distressing incident has sparked outrage and calls for urgent reform in the care sector.

Met Officer Sacked for Lying About Cannabis Smell

PC Stuart Hooper was found guilty of gross misconduct after a tribunal ruled he lied about smelling cannabis to justify an unlawful stop of two men in Epping Forest. The officer has been dismissed without notice.

City Lawyer Struck Off For Falsifying Timesheets

A high-flying solicitor at a prestigious London law firm has been struck off after a disciplinary tribunal found he fabricated hundreds of work hours to fraudulently secure a partnership promotion.

Church Data Breach Exposes 200 Abuse Victims' Details

Anglican Church leaders face fury after a catastrophic data breach exposed highly sensitive personal information of nearly 200 victims of clergy sexual abuse. The monumental security failure has been condemned by victims and MPs alike.

Catholic Priest in Child Abuse Case Found Dead at Home

A Pennsylvania Catholic priest, Father David Poulson, has been found dead in his home while facing multiple charges of sexually abusing two young boys over a decade. The shocking case has sent ripples through the diocese and the local community.

C of E Priests Charged in Historic Sex Abuse Cases

Exclusive: The Crown Prosecution Service brings charges against two C of E priests in Sheffield and Cheshire for non-recent sexual offences, exposing deep-rooted safeguarding failures within the church.

Cop sacked for stealing underwear caught on own bodycam

A Hertfordshire Constabulary officer has been dismissed after his own body-worn video captured him stealing a pair of women's underwear from a property he was searching. The shocking breach of trust was described as 'appalling' by the force's Deputy Chief

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