Sexual abuse

Survivors of clergy sexual abuse reach $800m. settlement with New York Archdiocese

In addition to the $800 million settlement, the archdiocese agreed to release documents pertaining to sexual offenders in the Church.

Worshippers walk to a station during the Way of the Cross procession over the Brooklyn Bridge on April 03, 2026 in New York City.
An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Beit Shemesh man accused of sexually abusing four minors at synagogues, mikveh, supermarket

Open AI CEO Sam Altman does a television interview with CNBC's Kate Rooney before delivering the keynote address at the OpenAI developers conference at Fort Mason on September 29, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Lawsuit by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's sister accusing him of sexual abuse dismissed by US judge

Israelis hold signs during a silent protest calling for justice for Shoshana Strock, who was found dead in her apartment last night after claiming she had been sexually abused over the years, at Habima Square in Tel Aviv, March 15, 2026.

Victims of sexual, violent crimes gain right to address parole boards in new regulations


Former hostage condemns UN special rapporteur's silence on Hamas's October 7 sexual violence

"Your report speaks about violence against women. Why is there no mention of Hamas?" Gritzewsky demanded from the Special Rapporteur, Reem Alsalem.

Ilana Gritzewsky speaking at the United Nations Security Council, August 27, 2025.

Former Sheba Medical Center gynecologist convicted of multiple offenses of rape by fraud

Prof. Menachem Elkalay was convicted after more than 35 women alleged that they were sexually assaulted during medical examinations he performed.

Prof. Menachem Elkalay (C), accused of committing a series of serious sexual offenses during medical treatments he allegedly provided as a gynecologist, arrives for a court hearing at the Tel Aviv District Court, June 16, 2026.

WATCH: Israel Police arrest seven individuals on suspicion of running human trafficking ring

According to Israel Police, the suspects lured the women in with false promises of office jobs and provided them housing before forcing them to provide sexual services.

An Israel Police car, April 13, 2026; illustrative.

Czech police charge four in OnlyFans human trafficking case

The case focuses on allegations that a group recruited dozens of impressionable women just over 18 and controlled their daily lives.

Members of the Police stand guard in Prague, Czech Republic, December 22, 2023.

New York Times shareholder demands inspection of Board documents after Kristof article

This includes the design and operation of legal review programs, source verification programs, and corrections procedures, among others.

People walk by The New York Times building in Manhattan, New York City, US, September 16, 2025.

Petah Tikva man accused of raping 5-year-old daughter repeatedly, sending recordings on Telegram

The defendant allegedly committed the sexual offenses in the family home and in his daughter's bedroom, among other locations, and recorded his acts on his phone.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Police: No grounds to reopen 'Party Games' sex crime investigation into Eyal Golan

This announcement follows Maj.-Gen. Balat's directive last week to freeze the investigative completions initially considered under the framework of the affair.

Israeli singer Eyal Golan performs at Hayarkon park in Tel Aviv, October 25, 2025.

Kiryat Ono gymnastics coach arrested on suspicion of years-long sexual crimes against minor

Police opened an investigation three days earlier after receiving a complaint concerning suspected sexual offenses committed against the young trainee.

ILLUSTRATIVE: POLICE ARREST suspect thought to have allowed illegal immigrants through border, November 30, 2025.

Why does the West ignore Iran hanging a child marriage victim? - opinion

The world should have been outraged by her execution, yet they were deathly silent, preferring to focus on other issues, as if it did not matter.

A demonstrator holds a placard during a protest against the Iranian government held by supporters of the Iranian royal family in exile, who marched through central London past the Iranian embassy to the Israeli embassy, in London, Britain, March 8, 2026

Flotilla detainees suffered violence, sexual abuse at Ashdod Port, Adalah says

Adalah said lawyers collected testimony from detained flotilla participants alleging serious violence, sexual humiliation, and psychological abuse before their transfer to Ketziot Prison.

Israeli soldiers seen on a vessel belonging to the Global Sumud Flotilla as seen from Ashdod, May 19, 2026.