A Final Wave of Sex-Abuse Lawsuits as One-Year Window Closes in New York Since the Adult Survivors Act was passed, more than 3,000 civil suits have been filed, some aimed at politicians and others at institutions including hospitals and jails.
Sexual Abuse Suits Against Michael Jackson’s Companies Are Revived An appeals court in California determined that lawsuits by two men who say Jackson molested them as children can proceed.
What the Latest Investigations Into Catholic Church Sex Abuse Mean About 20 state attorneys general have mounted investigations that have cataloged decades of abuse but yielded few criminal prosecutions.
Hundreds of Women Set to Sue New York Over Prison Sex Abuse Allegations A law that takes effect on Nov. 24 allows people to sue over years-old assaults long past the criminal statute of limitations.