New Orleans Archdiocese Offers $230M Abuse Settlement
The Archdiocese of New Orleans proposed a $230 million settlement for over 500 clergy sexual abuse claims, conditioned on institutional reforms and a two-thirds survivor vote for approval.
New Jersey Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Students
In 2023, a New Jersey high school teacher pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting multiple students, triggering both criminal penalties and civil lawsuits against the district.
California School District Settles Abuse Lawsuit for $7M
The San Ramon Valley Unified School District in California reached a $7 million settlement with a former student who alleged she was sexually abused by a teacher.
NWSL and U.S. Soccer Agree to $5M Settlement Over Abuse Scandal
The National Women’s Soccer League & U.S. Soccer Federation agreed to a $5 million settlement resolving lawsuits that accused the organizations of failing to protect players from sexual harassment.
Larry Nassar Survivors Reach $380M Settlement with USA Gymnastics
Hundreds of survivors of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar reached a $380 million settlement with USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee.
LA School Speech Therapist Sued for Alleged Abuse
A mother has filed a lawsuit against a speech therapist working under the LA Unified School District, alleging the therapist groomed and sexually abused her 13-year-old son.
Army Doctor Pleads Guilty to Abusing Soldiers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Maj. Michael Stockin, an Army doctor, has pleaded guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and five counts of indecent viewing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
Defense Contractor Found Liable in Abu Ghraib Torture Case
A U.S. federal jury held CACI International responsible for its role in the torture of detainees at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq war, ordering the company to pay $42 million.
$7M Settlement for Abuse by Foster Parents in Massachusetts
Four people who were abused in a Massachusetts foster home by licensed foster parents filed suit against the Department of Children and Families and state social workers.
LA County $4B Settlement Covers Foster Home Abuse Claims
Los Angeles County has approved a historic $4 billion settlement to resolve nearly 7,000 claims of sexual abuse in foster homes and juvenile facilities spanning decades.