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Unique sex-abuse suit filed against Boy Scouts in US capital

Unique sex-abuse suit filed against Boy Scouts in US capital

WASHINGTON (AP)-A potentially ground-breaking lawsuit is being filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., against the Boy Scouts of America. It seeks to establish Washington as a venue for men across the U.S. to sue the Scouts for allegedly failing to protect them from long-ago sexual abuse by scout leaders. […]

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Suspect in Utah student’s death charged in 2018 assault

Suspect in Utah student’s death charged in 2018 assault

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A man who authorities say killed a Utah college student this summer was charged Tuesday with sexual abuse and kidnapping of another woman in 2018. Ayoola Ajayi, 31, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman he met on a dating app in March 2018 at […]

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After riot and state investigation, youth facility to close

After riot and state investigation, youth facility to close

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — A southern Utah youth psychiatric residential treatment center will close its doors after reports of sexual abuse and violence. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that Red Rock Canyon School’s parent company said Tuesday the facility will close within 60 days. Sequel Youth and Family Services says they’re […]

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Teacher who sexually abused 3 students seeks parole

Teacher who sexually abused 3 students seeks parole

DRAPER, Utah (AP) — A former high school English teacher incarcerated in Utah for sexually abusing three students is seeking parole. The Deseret News reports 39-year-old Brianne Altice on Tuesday went before the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole, saying she believes she now has the confidence needed to never make the […]

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70-year-old man accused of sexually abusing kids decades ago

70-year-old man accused of sexually abusing kids decades ago

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (AP) — Police in a Salt Lake City suburb say a 70-year-old man has been arrested on charges accusing him of sexually abusing at least seven children in the 1980s and 1990s. A West Valley Police Department statement says David Allen Williams was arrested Wednesday on […]

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Sundance adds Michael Jackson Neverland doc about accusers

Sundance adds Michael Jackson Neverland doc about accusers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A documentary film about two boys who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival later this month. The Sundance Institute announced the addition of “Leaving Neverland” and “The Brink,” a documentary about Steve Bannon, to its 2019 lineup […]

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