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The Supreme Court Says No to Reopening the Boy Scouts Abuse Case

January 12, 2026

The highest court in the U. S. has made a big decision. They refused to hear a case about the Boy Scouts' huge settlement for sex abuse claims. This means the deal, worth $2. 46 billion, is final. Some survivors wanted to sue other groups involved in the abuse, but the court said no. The settlement

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Wrestling with the Past: Linda McMahon's Controversial Path to Education Leadership

February 13, 2025

Linda McMahon is in the spotlight as she prepares for a confirmation hearing to lead the Education Department. This is not just any hearing. People are worried about her commitment to protecting children and enforcing Title IX, a law that guards students against discrimination. Why? Because there ar

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Wrestling's Dark Past Shadows McMahon's Education Bid

February 13, 2025

Linda McMahon is up for a big job. She wants to lead the Education Department. This job is huge. It oversees more than 50 million students in about 98, 000 public schools and 32, 000 private schools around the United States. But there are some big concerns. Some former employees of the WWE and their

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Starmer Slams Musk's Claims on Grooming Scandal

January 6, 2025

For several days, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been pushing back against claims made by Elon Musk about the handling of child sex abuse cases in the UK. Musk, who is known for his social media presence and business ventures, has been vocal about the scandal, even suggesting that King Char

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Delayed Lawsuit Spotlights Trump's Pick for Education Secretary

December 9, 2024

A lawsuit against Linda McMahon, President Trump's choice for the Education Department, has been put on hold. The lawsuit, filed by former child wrestling event helpers, claims that McMahon and her company, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), ignored allegations of sexual abuse decades ago. Marylan

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Trump's Education Pick Faces Sex Abuse Allegations

November 21, 2024

Donald Trump, the President-elect, has nominated Linda McMahon as the new Education Secretary. This is surprising because she's being sued for allegedly allowing child sexual abuse. The lawsuit claims that Linda and her husband, Vince McMahon, knew about the abuse but did nothing to stop it. They ar

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Middle School Boys Face Investigation for AI-Generated Nudes

November 6, 2024

In the small town of Homer, Alaska, a shocking case has come to light. Two middle school boys are under investigation for allegedly using AI technology to create and distribute nude photos of their classmates. The story started with one girl reporting the incident, but it soon became clear that many

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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Accused of Sexual Abuse in Modeling World

October 23, 2024

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, now 80, and his associates have been accused of running a sex-trafficking ring for nearly a decade. The allegations involve more than a dozen young male models who claim they were manipulated and abused. Victims like Luke and Keith Milkie have shared dis

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Los Angeles Archdiocese Pays $880M in Child Abuse Settlement

October 17, 2024

In a significant move, the Roman Catholic archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to 1,353 individuals who claim they were sexually abused as children by Catholic priests. This settlement is the largest of its kind by a U.S. diocese, addressing years of abuse allegations. Archbisho

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L.A. Archdiocese Settles Massive Child Abuse Case for $880 Million

October 17, 2024

In a significant development, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $880 million to settle over a thousand child sexual abuse claims. This massive settlement, the largest of its kind with a Catholic archdiocese, covers 1,354 cases. This agreement comes under California's Assembly Bill 218