Abuse

Trump’s Education Secretary Pick Linda McMahon Faces Historic Lawsuit Alleging Neglect of Sexual Abuse Claims at WWE

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WASHINGTON — Amid Donald Trump’s controversial selections for his cabinet as he prepares for his second term in office, Linda M. McMahon, his nominee for U.S. secretary of education, faces serious allegations from her past tenure as CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment. The lawsuit, filed recently, asserts McMahon failed to stop the sexual abuse of teen workers decades ago, raising concerns about her suitability for a role that involves safeguarding children’s rights within the sphere of education. Linda M. McMahon, along with her husband Vince McMahon, is accused of allowing a ringside announcer for WWE, … Read more

Jury Confronts Complexities of Dissociative Identity Disorder in High-Stakes Abuse Trial

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Newcastle, Australia — The complexities of dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder, took center stage in a child abuse trial at Newcastle District Court where a father, identified only as SN, faces charges. SN has pleaded not guilty to 26 counts of child sex abuse involving two of his children, including his daughter LN, diagnosed with DID. The trial, which began in October, has seen emotionally charged testimonies with LN appearing in court not only as herself but also manifesting her alternate identities. These identities include a 13-year-old girl, a five-year-old, … Read more

Jury to Decide Fate of Accused in Notorious Youth Center Abuse Case as Testimonies Conclude

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — The trial against Bradley Asbury, accused in a high-profile abuse case emerging from the troubled past of the Sununu Youth Services Center, is approaching its conclusion. Set to end with closing arguments on Friday, the trial has drawn attention due to the serious allegations stemming from Asbury’s tenure at the facility, known for harrowing claims of misconduct against children. The case revolves around charges that Asbury was complicit in a grave incident in 1998, where Michael Gilpatrick, then a 14-year-old resident, was allegedly raped. Asbury occupied a key position as the house … Read more

Thanksgiving Freedom: 67-Year-Old Woman Released Early From Prison Amid Abuse Scandal After Unusual Judicial Advocacy

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Laura Russell, a 67-year-old former inmate of the now-defunct Federal Correctional Institute at Dublin, returned home in time for Thanksgiving, after a judge granted her compassionate release on Nov. 21, amidst allegations of abuse and medical neglect at the facility. Russell, who was due for release in January 2026, reclaims her freedom significantly earlier thanks in part to her detailed letters about the dire conditions at Dublin, which played a central role in securing her release. Russell’s case highlights a larger issue involving at least 22 women from FCI Dublin who have … Read more