Tag: abuse
NFL punter accused of rape
Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza was accused in a civil complaint along with two former college teammates of allegedly sexually abusing a 17-year-old girl at…
Texas man’s family pleads for him to be released from Russian prison
David Barnes was arrested in Moscow while trying to bring his children back home after they were taken to Russia by his ex-wife over three…
A new documentary tells the story of Boy Scouts sexual abuse scandal | Nightline
A new Hulu documentary ‘Leave No Trace’ features former Boy Scouts speaking about their experience of sexual abuse by Scoutmasters and the century-long scandal inside…
Jury awards over $10 million to Johnny Depp in high-profile defamation case | Nightline
Actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard levied abuse claims against each other throughout the trial. The jury sided with Depp, but Heard was…
Johnny Depp defamation trial verdict
The jury sided with Depp, awarding the actor $15 million in damages in a suit against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard. ABC’s Andrew Dymburt has…
‘Teen Wolf’ Colton Haynes opens up about Hollywood, coming out as gay in his memoir
In his new memoir, former ‘Teen Wolf’ actor Colton Haynes opens up about his life in Hollywood, coming out as gay, as well as stories…
Spotting warning signs and how to can help l ABCNL
Officials say many of the hallmark red flags of a lone-wolf style attacker were there, including threats of violence, online stalking, and alleged animal abuse….
Suspected gunman’s communications raise questions about missed warning signs l GMA
Investigators are looking over the suspect’s social media accounts, where he allegedly left disturbing posts and reportedly sent videos and photos of guns and images…
Johnny Depp on the stand
Amber Heard’s legal team pressed Depp on a series of text messages in which he appeared to use vulgar language toward women. ABC News’ Andrew…
ABC News Live: New details of elementary school shooting timeline l ABCNL
Plus, there are nine presumptive positive cases of monkeypox in the U.S. and Southern Baptist Convention publishes a list of ministers and other church workers…
‘It’s not protected speech if it’s false’: Celebrity lawyer on Depp-Heard trial | ABCNL
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to celebrity divorce attorney Christopher Melcher about the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard jury deliberations, and what the trial could mean for…
Johnny Depp defamation trial
A verdict could come as early as today as the jury resumes deliberations. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally has more on the trial and Depp’s surprise…
Report: Southern Baptist Convention leaders mishandled sexual abuse allegations l GMA
Leaders from the nation’s largest Protestant denomination have released a large-scale third party investigation, finding that top clergy ignored, minimized and even vilified sex abuse…
Depp vs. Heard trial resumes
Amber Heard faces another round of cross-examination as Johhny Depp’s lawyers try again to uncover holes in her claims that Depp abused her during their…
Amber Heard denies retouching photos in cross-examination | ABC News
ABC News’ Janai Norman recaps Amber Heard’s fourth day on the witness stand, facing cross-examination from Johnny Depp’s legal team suggesting in his defamation lawsuit…
In court, Amber Heard recalls 1st time Johnny Depp allegedly hit her l ABCNL
ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on Amber Heard taking the stand for the first time in her defense in a $50 million defamation lawsuit filed…
Air Force general convicted of sex abuse
U.S. Major General William Cooley has been found guilty of forcibly kissing his sister-in-law in 2018. He faces possible prison time and dismissal from the…
Johnny Depp versus Amber Heard trial
ABC News contributor and Law and Crime Network host Brian Buckmire discusses the latest on the Depp v. Heard defamation case as the divorced couple…
Johnny Depp makes stunning abuse claims in libel lawsuit against Amber Heard | ABCNL
ABC News’ Trevor Ault examines the shocking allegations of abuse made so far in the libel lawsuit brought by the superstar actor against his ex-wife…
High school students suffered the worst mentally during pandemic: CDC
Forty-four percent of students persistently felt sad or hopeless and 55% experienced emotional abuse by a parent or other adult in the home, according to…