Tag: abuse
Embattled Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes arrives in court as jury selection begins
Holmes’ defense is alleging emotional, physical and sexual abuse at the hands of her former boyfriend and COO, Sunny Balwani. WATCH the ABC News Live…
FBI faces reckoning after gymnasts’ heart-wrenching testimony on sexual abuse
U.S. gymnast Aly Raisman described the FBI’s failure as “serving innocent children up to a pedophile on a silver platter.” WATCH the ABC News Live…
Aly Raisman gives opening statement in Senate review of Nassar case
“Why did none of these organizations warn anyone” Raisman said. source
FBI director gives opening statement in Senate review of Nassar case
“I’m deeply and profoundly sorry to each and every one of you,” Christopher Wray said. source
US Olympic gymnasts to testify in Senate hearing on sex assault investigation
The Justice Department’s inspector general alleges the FBI mishandled the investigation into the team’s doctor, Larry Nassar. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM…
Olympic gymnasts testify in Congress about sexual abuse
A group of elite gymnasts testified before Congress on Wednesday about what they say were failures in the FBI’s handling of the sexual abuse case…
Aly Raisman: ‘Having someone validate you is everything’
ABC News’ Erielle Reshef speaks with Olympic gymnast and sex abuse survivor Aly Raisman about her advocacy, and her new Lifetime documentary special, “Aly Raisman:…
Domestic violence expert teaches how to spot warning signs of abuse
ABC News’ Juju Chang speaks with Kiersten Stewart, the director of Futures Without Violence, on the warning signs and the best ways to help those…
Jury deliberations in R. Kelly trial
Lawyer Terri Austin talks about how the documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” could play a role in the R. Kelly trial. #terriaustin #rkelly #sexualabusetrial #jurydeliberations…
ABC News Live: Pfizer booster approved for Americans older than 65
Plus, jury deliberations continue in the R. Kelly trial, and Anita Hill opens up in her new book, “Believing: Our 30-Year Journey to End Gender…
Singer R. Kelly guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking
The R&B star was found guilty after the jury deliberated for two days. Kelly could be sent to prison for 10 or more years at…
R. Kelly found guilty of racketeering in federal court
R. Kelly was convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial after decades of avoiding criminal responsibility for numerous allegations of misconduct with young women and…
R. Kelly’s former bodyguard: This is ‘like a Greek tragedy’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with R. Kelly’s childhood friend and former bodyguard Gem Pratts on the singer’s conviction for sex trafficking and racketeering. source
Federal Jury finds R. Kelly guilty on all counts of racketeering and sex trafficking
Attorney Terri Austin discusses the R. Kelly trial and the swift verdict. #rkelly #verdict #guilty source
Jamie Spears suspended from Britney Spears’ longstanding conservatorship | Nightline
The singer had called the arrangement, in place since 2008, “abusive” and pleaded with a judge to end it. Under the conservatorship, a team, which…
Tesla to pay former employee $137 million for racist abuse suffered at company l GMA
Owen Diaz told the court he faced a hostile work environment where employees drew swastikas and racist graffiti and used ethnic slurs regularly. #ABCNews #Tesla…
Billy Porter on his battle with HIV: ‘Shame is a silencer’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award winner Billy Porter about his soaring success, past sexual abuse, and battle with HIV,…
Expert unpacks why sex abuse accusers are too often dismissed
ABC News’ Kayna Whitworth speaks with Northwestern Law Professor Deborah Tuerkheimer about her new book, “Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers.” ABC News…
Two of abused Turpin children read statements during parents’ sentencing
A son and a daughter of David and Louise Turpin spoke out in court Friday after the parents pleaded guilty to 14 felony counts of…
NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill under fire for alleged child abuse
In startling audio exclusively obtained by KCTV, Hill is allegedly heard talking to his fiancÃÂ(c) Crystal Espinal about an alleged incident of child abuse involving…
