Misconduct Managed NewsSource™ is a bi-weekly compilation of the top news stories concerning sexual misconduct, abuse, and molestation of at-risk groups in the United States.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction and 23-Year Prison Sentence Overturned by NY Court of Appeals
The state Court of Appeals found that the judge in the landmark #MeToo trial prejudiced Weinstein, the former film mogul, with improper rulings, including a decision to let women testify about allegations that weren’t part of the case.
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Nebraska Governor Vetoes Child Sexual Assault and Abuse Bill
Gov. Jim Pillen of Nebraska vetoed Legislative Bill 25, which would have allowed new lawsuits against school districts or other political subdivisions if they failed to act on suspected claims of child sexual assault or abuse, stating that it was ‘overly broad’ and would ‘substantially erode’ sovereign immunity protections for political subdivisions.
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New Chicago School Sexual Abuse Lawsuit by a School Administrator that Began on Snapchat
The lawsuit details that the abuse occurred from 2012 to 2016, starting when the plaintiff was a sophomore. It began with sexually explicit messages sent via Snapchat and escalated to sexual assaults at the administrator’s home.
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Maryland Bus Driver and Town Commissioner Charged with Child Sex Abuse
A Frederick County Public Schools bus driver, who also happens to be the Town Commissioner, was arrested and charged with sex abuse of a minor, according to the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office.
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Victim of Alleged Sexual Abuse by Former New York State Trooper Speaks Out
A civil suit has brought to light disturbing allegations of child molestation dating back to the late 1970s and early 1980s, involving NY state police and a man who claims he was repeatedly assaulted while attending Elementary and Middle school at Ballston Spa.
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Brooklyn Catholic Diocese Settles with New York Attorney General for Mishandling of Clergy Sex Abuse Cases
New York Attorney General announced an agreement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn to address years of reported mismanaging clergy sexual abuse cases and for failing to uphold the policies and procedures it adopted for investigating and responding to abuse complaints.
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Lawsuits Involving Oregon Students Highlight Statewide Questions Around Child Sex Abuse
A recent lawsuit filed in Multnomah County against Portland Public Schools bring to light questions about how the state of Oregon addresses child abuse, especially when the abuse is done by fellow children.
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The Michigan Supreme Court to Rule on Whether Decades-Old Sexual Abuse Allegations can be Resurrected in Civil Lawsuits
The Supreme Court heard arguments last week over whether a 2018 law with a specific carveout for old claims brought by victims of serial sexual molester Larry Nassar also applies to individuals abused decades ago by clergy, school staff or other authority figures.
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