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Los Angeles County agrees to a historic $4 billion settlement for child sex abuse victims, addressing decades of systemic neglect.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Luxon apologized for decades of abuse in state care affecting Maori, Pasifika children, and disabled individuals.

Former students of Mountain View School District won $48 million for being sexually abused by a teacher due to the district's negligence.

The sex offenders register system has alarming flaws, as thousands of offenders have successfully applied for removal since 2019.

Dr. Stephen Cox was sentenced to 22 years for multiple indecent assaults against female patients, exploiting his medical authority.

Matthew Muller pleaded guilty to additional crimes, bringing his total convictions to at least six violent offenses over his criminal career.

Oswaldo Perez-Sanchez, wanted for murder in the US, was arrested in Mexico, facing charges for a second alleged murder.

Darnell McCollins was sentenced to 23 weeks in prison for sexually assaulting two teenage girls during his drug trial.

Trump's claim that the death penalty deters crime is unfounded and has been debunked by research.

CNN and MSNBC faced criticism for not covering Patty Morin's emotional speech on her daughter's murder by an illegal immigrant.

The MOU aims to facilitate the Omagh Bombing Inquiry by allowing cross-border evidence sharing and clarifying government's commitment to victims.

The sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for multiple murders offers some closure to victims' families but doesn't alleviate their ongoing grief.

The Metropolitan police failed to investigate a predatory officer and instead spread false claims about his victim's mental health.

The Metropolitan Police's handling of sexual offence complaints against Mohamed Al Fayed raises serious concerns about their commitment to addressing abuse victims' claims.

A former priest's sentence for sexual abuse was halved on appeal despite his prior convictions and multiple offenses against minors.

Sarah Everard's parents advocate for tougher sentencing for violent and sexual criminals, emphasizing that sentences should reflect the severity of crimes committed.

President Biden opposes the death penalty, commuting the sentences of 37 federal inmates despite the heinous nature of their crimes.

The lawyer criticizes the new LA District Attorney for politicizing the Menendez brothers' case and urges him to engage with the victims' family members.

Alameda County DA Pamela Price has been recalled, marking a significant change in local crime policies amid a growing focus on victims' rights.

David Gutierrez's family seeks justice for his death, calling for adult consequences for a 13-year-old suspect despite California law prohibiting adult charges for that age.

A mother seeks legal reform after not being informed of her child's murderer's confession, highlighting victims' rights issues.

The public inquiry into the Omagh bombing reexamines the tragic event and its impact on victims and society.

The UK government is set to repeal the controversial Legacy Act, addressing inquests and civil actions related to the Troubles.

The Conservative government's response to a national inquiry on child sexual abuse was criticized as inadequate and insubstantial.

Government response to IICSA recommendations accelerated post-Elon Musk controversy, highlighting a reactive rather than proactive approach to child sexual abuse reforms.

The UK government aims to make creating and sharing sexually explicit deepfake images a criminal offense in response to serious public concern.

The Victims' Right to Review scheme needs reform to prevent miscarriages of justice and support victims in challenging flawed CPS decisions.

The Marin County school district settled for $17.5 million after allegations of sexual abuse by a tennis coach, highlighting evolving responses to abuse claims.

Welby's leadership failed to properly address the Church's historical sexual abuse scandals, particularly those involving John Smyth.

Darius Paduch sentenced to life for sexually abusing male patients over a decade, including minors, at prestigious hospitals.

Diocese of Oakland proposed a $117 million trust to settle abuse lawsuits, dismissed as inadequate by victims' advocates.

Serial abuser Bill Kenneally defends himself from criticism while refusing to acknowledge the damage caused to his victims.

High-profile attorney Tony Buzbee is vetting over 3,800 assault claims against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, focusing on allegations of sexual misconduct and trafficking.

Jade McCrossen-Nethercott's case reveals serious flaws in the CPS and the urgent need for reform regarding victims' rights in sexual assault cases.

Sean Combs faces multiple sexual assault lawsuits, with allegations of a consistent pattern of abuse by him against men from 2019 to 2022.

Gisele Pelicot's trial reveals both her bravery and the potential challenges for other sexual assault victims thinking about coming forward.

Oren Alexander is facing serious allegations of sexual assault and federal sex trafficking charges, highlighting a disturbing pattern of criminal behavior.

Archbishop Justin Welby resigned due to outrage over the Church of England's handling of abuse scandals and to protect its interests.

Keir Starmer expresses serious concerns about the handling of abuse allegations within the Church, supporting victims but leaving church leadership accountability unaddressed.