Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse (RNS)— Former IHOP leaders say several women have credibly accused Bickle of clergy sexual abuse. Leaders of the Kansas City-based prayer group say they are aware of the allegations. The post Mike Bickle, leader of IHOP movement, accused of sexual abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.

LaLiga investigating Vini Jr. racial abuse in Clásico LaLiga is conducting an investigation into allegations of racist abuse during Real Madrid’s 2-1 win at the Olympic Stadium, and Barcelona is cooperating.

Chaos erupts over SBC legal filing in Louisville abuse lawsuit (RNS) — A friend-of-the-court filing has led to questions of whether the Southern Baptist Convention has changed its ways in dealing with abuse. The post Chaos erupts over SBC legal filing in Louisville abuse lawsuit appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vini Jr. praises Sevilla ejecting fan for racial abuse Vinícius Júnior praised Sevilla for acting quickly after the club ejected and reported a fan to authorities for racially abusing the Real Madrid forward during their 1-1 draw in LaLiga on Saturday.

How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting abuse harder for Jewish and Muslim women (The Conversation) — In minority faith groups that already face hate, women who have experienced harassment sometimes fear bringing negative attention to their community. The post How antisemitism and Islamophobia make reporting abuse harder for Jewish and Muslim women appeared first on Religion News Service.

Australia fines X, formerly Twitter, for not answering questions on child abuse content The social media platform has 28 days to respond to or pay the fine of 610,500 Australian dollars.

California governor signs ban on social media ‘aiding or abetting’ child abuse Photo by Mario Tama/Getty ImagesCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1394, a law that would punish web services for “knowingly facilitating, aiding, or abetting commercial sexual exploitation” of children. It’s one of several online regulations that California has passed in recent years, some of which have been challenged as unconstitu…

U.S. Tennis Accused of Downplaying Sexual Abuse The United States Tennis Association is also accused of warning Pam Shriver, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, to show caution when discussing the issue.

As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time (RNS) — Victims advocacy groups are asking participants at this month’s Synod on Synodality to enact real change. The post As synod on Catholic Church’s future begins, abuse survivors demand equal time appeared first on Religion News Service.

Parents of Baby Found Dead in Brooklyn Had History of Abuse A Brooklyn judge ordered Ella Vitalis, 1, who died of blunt force trauma, to stay with her parents, after the child welfare agency argued she should be removed.

G.O.P. Eyes Bribery and Abuse of Power Impeachment Charges for Biden The first hearing in the impeachment inquiry comes as Republicans are grasping for evidence tying President Biden to his son’s foreign business dealings.

Less-redacted report on Maryland church abuse still redacts names of church leaders BALTIMORE (AP) — The Maryland Attorney General’s Office said in a statement last month that the five officials whose names remain redacted “had extensive participation in the Archdiocese’s handling of abuser clergy and reports of child abuse.” The post Less-redacted report on Maryland church abuse still redacts names of church leaders appeared f…

When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? (RNS) — As an Anglican bishop faces a church trial for allegedly minimizing abuse and misconduct, observers are wondering: Could this have happened anywhere? The post When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal? appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sex abuse allegations against a deceased cardinal add to the German church’s troubles (AP) — In 2018, a church-commissioned report concluded that at least 3,677 people were abused by clergy in Germany between 1946 and 2014. More than half of the victims were 13 or younger, and nearly a third served as altar boys. The post Sex abuse allegations against a deceased cardinal add to the German church’s troubles appeared first on Relig…

‘Brave Cave’ Lawsuits: Baton Rouge Police Accused of Abuse at Warehouse Lawsuits filed in federal court said officers detained, abused and humiliated detainees in an unmarked “torture warehouse.”

Vatican considers child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The church investigation into Christopher Saunders began last year after the police investigation ended, said Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe, president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference The post Vatican considers child sexual abuse allegations against a former Australian bishop appeared first on Religio…

Russell Brand Accused of ‘Rape, Sexual Assault, and Emotional Abuse’; Comedian ‘Absolutely Refutes’ Allegations submitted by /u/MarvelsGrantMan136

Sweeping study finds 1,000 cases of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church since mid-20th century GENEVA (AP) — The authors said in a statement that they identified 1,002 “situations of sexual abuse” in the Swiss church, including accusations against 510 people. The post Sweeping study finds 1,000 cases of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church since mid-20th century appeared first on Religion News Service.

Amid U.S. Open Fanfare, U.S.T.A. Fights Questions of Its Handling of Sexual Abuse Kylie McKenzie accused a U.S.T.A. coach of inappropriately touching her when she was 19. In depositions, the organization has questioned her sexual history.

Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh resigns amid accusations of domestic abuse (RNS) — The announcement comes one day after he was placed on leave for allegations that he had physically and emotionally abused his wife and sons. The post Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh resigns amid accusations of domestic abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.