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Australian Court Denies Puberty Blockers for 12-Year-Old, Assigns Custody to Father in Landmark Gender Identity Case

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Sydney, Australia — A contentious custody case in Australia has culminated in a judge ruling against a mother who sought approval for her 12-year-old son to undergo puberty blockers, granting custody to the father instead. The case has sparked widespread debate over the rights of transgender youths and the role of parental consent in medical decisions involving children. In his decision, Judge Andrew Strum emphasized the child’s age and comprehension abilities as factors in postponing any medical intervention aimed at transitioning. Strum pointed out that the child might not be fully aware of the life-altering … Read more

Lawsuit Claims School’s Inaction Led to Tragic Suicide Attempt by Bullied 12-Year-Old

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New York – A federal lawsuit filed this Wednesday in New York alleges that persistent bullying at a local middle school escalated to the point where a 12-year-old student attempted suicide. The legal action, initiated by the student’s parents, accuses the school administration of failing to intervene in the ongoing harassment, despite being repeatedly alerted by concerned parents. According to the lawsuit, the student, who has been referred to only by their initials for privacy, experienced severe and sustained bullying from classmates that began in the fall of the previous school year and continued unabated. … Read more

Trails Carolina Shuts Down Amid Allegations of Deception and Abuse Following Death of 12-Year-Old

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trails Carolina, a wilderness therapy program known for its rigorous nature therapy for youth, has been shut down following the tragic suffocation death of a 12-year-old boy on his first night at the camp. The boy’s death led to the revocation of the camp’s license and triggered a series of legal actions against the parent company, Family Help & Wellness, which operates about 15 similar programs across the United States. Recent lawsuits allege that Trails Carolina not only misled parents about the program’s conditions and efficacy but also charged them substantial fees … Read more

Lawyer Defends Texas Megachurch Pastor by Accusing 12-Year-Old of Initiating Improper Conduct

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DALLAS — A lawyer representing a Texas megachurch pastor has sparked controversy by suggesting a 12-year-old girl initiated inappropriate sexual contact, sparking outrage in a case that touches legal and ethical nerves. Robert Morris, the pastor in question, is a renowned leader at the Gateway Church, one of the largest congregations in the state with a following that extends nationwide. The allegations brought against him have sent shockwaves through the community, both locally and among the wider church-going populace. When the allegations surfaced, legal representatives for the pastor swung into defense mode, pinning part of … Read more