Sexual abuse scandal

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.
E. Jean Carroll leaves the courthosue on September 6, 2024 in New York City. Both parties appear in court today as Trump's lawyers fight to overturn the jury's finding that he sexually abused E. Jean Carroll.

US Supreme Court declines to hear Trump's bid to overturn $5m. E. Jean Carroll sexual abuse ruling

 Activists wash the deck of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition ship 'Handala' as they prepare to sail for Gaza in an attempt to break a long-standing Israeli blockade and deliver humanitarian aid amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Marsa, Malta August 16, 2024.

Gaza Freedom Flotilla rocked by sexual misconduct allegations against senior member aboard ship

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, US February 26, 2021.

Matt Gaetz claims Israeli operation behind prostitution, underage sex allegations


Malka Leifer deemed psychologically fit to face extradition hearing

Her case is due to return to court in November when the reports will be examined by her legal team.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israeli Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Magazine dismisses Jewish sociologist amid sexual misconduct allegations

The claims of inappropriate behavior against Steven M. Cohen span decades and come from women who have worked with or associated professionally with him.

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Manhattan prosecutor brings new charges against Harvey Weinstein

The new charges include predatory sexual assault and involve a third woman in addition to the two mentioned in the earlier charges.

Film producer Harvey Weinstein arrives for his arraignment at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, U.S., June 5, 2018.

Washington Watch: Trump's sex scandals aren't the problem

Morally corrupt, ethically deprived and fundamentally inept, Trump has a well-earned reputation as a pathological liar.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint news conference with Latvia's President, Estonia's President and Lithuania's President at the White House, April 3, 2018.

Suspected sex-offender to remain in custody pending final ruling

Judge to consider appeal against decision to release Leifer to house arrest.

Malka Leifer, a former Australian school principal who is wanted in Australia on suspicion of sexually abusing students, walks in the corridor of the Jerusalem District Court accompanied by Israeli Prison Service guards, in Jerusalem February 14, 2018. REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

Child sex abuser sues group for warning New York Jews he’d moved in

American businessman Daniel Sunray completed a six-year sentence for sexual abuse of six children between 1998 and 1999.

Orthodox Jews gather to celebrate the completion of study of the entire Talmud religious text in East Rutherford, New Jersey

Jewish men need to talk about #MeToo

"Few of the messages we received are unique to Jews or Judaism. But just as we take credit as a community for the ways Jews and Judaism do good in the world, we need to own the ways we fall short."

Woody Allen, director of the new film "Vicky Cristina Barcelona", poses with Harvey Weinstein, co-chairman of The Weinstein Co., at the film's premiere in Los Angeles August 4, 2008

Pedophilia, rape and sexual assault alleged at Israeli music schools

Over ten students have already spoken out against conductor Menahem Nebenhaus in incidents ranging from sexual harassment to full-on rape.

The Thelma Yellin High School of the Arts symphony orchestra with Menahem Nebenhaus conducting

WATCH: Jewish gold medalist Aly Raisman confronts convicted sexual abuser

“We are here. We have our voices and we are not going anywhere.”

Aly Raisman speaks at the sentencing hearing for Larry Nassar (L), a former team USA Gymnastics doctor who pleaded guilty in November 2017 to sexual assault charges, in Lansing, Michigan, US, January 19, 2018.

Did Trump need to ‘take care’ of 100 women?

A remark made by former Trump strategist Steve Bannon suggests attorney Marc Kasowitz needed to get Trump out of 'all sorts of jams’ involving women.

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, September 19, 2017