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Footy legend told alleged sex victim she was 'lucky'

Football great Barry Cable is alleged to have told a teenager she was lucky and would eventually thank him when sexually abusing her more than 50 years ago.

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Trial of former Melbourne principal Malka Leifer begins in County Court of Victoria

A Victorian court hears allegations school principal Malka Leifer told a former student "this will help you for your wedding night" while allegedly sexually assaulting her at a school camp. Warning: This story contains details of allegations of sexual abuse.

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Child sex abuse attackers only being convicted after 600-day waits and longer

Offences in England and Wales have now reached the highest level ever recorded

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Child sex abuse victims ‘waiting more than 600 days to see attackers convicted’

The centre says that despite the increase in recorded crimes and assessments, child abuse is under-reported.

The Independent UK

Men come forward alleging sexual abuse in youth detention by female worker

A 7.30 investigation can reveal three former female staff at Reiby Youth Justice Centre have been convicted of sexual offences against detainees.

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WA legend Barry Cable hit with sexual abuse allegations

WA football legend Barry Cable has been declared bankrupt and is facing allegations he repeatedly sexually abused a Perth teenager during his playing days.

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Football legend Barry Cable facing sex abuse claims

Barry Cable, a legend of Australian Rules football, is set to face a civil trial in Western Australia over historical child sexual abuse allegations.

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WA farmer who survived childhood sexual abuse says gun laws may worsen stigma around getting help

Sexual abuse survivor says he found help but worries new gun laws may stop other farmers accessing mental health support out of fear of losing their weapons.

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Call for better support measures for child victim-survivors of sexual abuse facing Victorian court

A national children's advocate says the Victorian government should follow NSW's lead and expand court supports for child victims of sexual abuse, so they know their courage will "be honoured by the system".

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This new Michael Jackson biopic will glorify a man who abused children

The director of controversial documentary Leaving Neverland, which featured two of the singer’s young victims, says the latest film about the star sends out an unacceptable message

The Guardian - UK

State school abuse victims included in Vic apology

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will meet with survivors of historic child sexual abuse at public schools, ahead of making a formal apology to parliament.

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Push to have disgraced former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked to be heard by Anglican Church panel

A push from survivors to have former governor-general Peter Hollingworth defrocked for his handling of paedophiles in his diocese reaches a critical juncture, with a hearing by the church's independent investigation panel scheduled this week.

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When celebrity blinds justice

What's infuriating and concerning after R. Kelly's dropped charges and "innocent" wishes for Danny Masterson

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Armie Hammer admits he 'used people' in first interview about sexual abuse allegations

Two years after Armie Hammer was accused of raping a woman and allegedly coercing others to engage in aggressive sexual activities, the actor is discussing the allegations against him for the first time.

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews set to formally apologise to child sexual abuse survivors in parliament

The apology will include all forms of abuse in institutional settings, with the premier also expected to meet with survivors who attended Beaumaris Primary School, where a number of students were abused by teachers in the 1970s.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian government to apologise to victims of sexual abuse at state schools later this year

Daniel Andrews will meet with campaigner Glen Fearnett on Monday ahead of a formal apology

Chicago Sun-Times

Feds’ child porn sweep on Telegram app leads to arrest of Chicago man, more than a dozen others

The work of Homeland Security Investigations in Arizona, dubbed Operation Swipe Left, led to Norris “Nick” Stauffer. It also resulted in criminal charges against more than a dozen people elsewhere — including at least two with political ties — amid allegations of livestreamed abuse, kidnapping…

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Demonstrators in DR Congo demand pope meet sexual abuse victims

Around two dozen activists and sexual abuse victims demonstrated in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital on Thursday across the road from a cathedral where Pope Francis was meeting clergy.

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‘Enough is enough’: George Pell’s funeral marks ‘historic’ and difficult day for survivors

As mourners paid their respects to Cardinal George Pell, survivors and protesters made their voices heard in a show of solidarity.

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‘Go To Hell’: Protestors Gathered Outside George Pell’s Funeral As Freaks Mourned The Bastard

Survivors of child sexual abuse, LGBTQIA+ groups and supporters marched outside of St Mary's Cathedral.

The Guardian - AU

A ‘Lionheart’ to some, a villain to others – George Pell’s funeral proves as divisive as his life

Archbishop of Sydney Anthony Fisher’s homily did not once mention the victims of child sexual abuse, or Pell’s responses to it

Liverpool Echo

UK’s first LGBT+ rape and sexual abuse helpline launched

The services come ahead of Sexual Violence Awareness Week

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Hundreds farewell Cardinal George Pell at Sydney funeral as police break up clash with protesters

Hundreds of mourners packed into Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral for the funeral of Cardinal George Pell, while LGBT groups, as well as survivors of child sexual abuse, protested outside.

The Independent UK

Ex-ABC journalist charged in child sexual exploitation case

Federal authorities say a well-known former investigative journalist for ABC News has been arrested on a charge of “transporting” images depicting the sexual abuse of children

Reuters

Australian Cardinal George Pell's funeral sparks protests as mourners gather

Mourners and protesters faced off in Sydney on Thursday at the funeral service for Australian Cardinal George Pell, a former top Vatican official who was acquitted in 2020 of sexual abuse accusations.

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