Montana militia member arrested after armed standoff at Starbucks
#MontanaCrime #ChildSexAbuseMontana militia member, Timothy Allen Westervelt, 34, was charged with child sex abuse after an armed standoff at Starbucks. Facing up to 100 years in prison, he is accused of being part of the Yellowstone Militia. read more
Polygamous Cult Leader Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case: Sentencing Pending
#FLDS #ChildSexAbuseSamuel Bateman, a polygamous leader with alleged ties to an offshoot of FLDS, faces sentencing for sexually abusing children. He pleaded guilty to transporting girls across state lines for his crimes. Bateman's followers coerced girls into illicit marriages. read more
Lawsuit Alleges WWE Founders Enabled Sexual Abuse Culture
#WWE #ChildSexAbuseA lawsuit in Maryland accuses WWE of fostering a culture of sexual abuse as a longtime announcer targeted young men hired as “ring boys.” The suit names founders Vince and Linda McMahon, alleging they were aware of the abuse but did not intervene. read more
Los Angeles Archdiocese to Pay $880 Million in Abuse Settlement
#ArchdioceseofLA #ChildSexAbuseThe Archdiocese of LA will pay $880 million in the largest child sex abuse settlement ever, concluding 25 years of litigation. Attorneys for 1,353 victims reach the agreement, with payouts funded by the archdiocese and others, totaling over $1.5 billion. read more
#RKelly #ChildSexAbuse
R Kelly's appeal to overturn his 20-year child sex abuse sentence in Chicago was rejected by a federal appeals court. The Grammy-winning singer was convicted on producing child porn and enticement of minors charges and faces concurrent time with a separate New York sentence. read more