New York CNN — Adult survivors of sexual abuse now can sue their abusers in New York – even if the statute of limitations on their claims has expired – under a state law that goes into effect Thursday. The new law gives adult survivors of sexual assault one year to file lawsuits against their … Read more
Rescuers look for victims in the rubble of collapsed buildings during a rescue operation after earthquake hit in Cianjur, West Java province, Indonesia, on November 22, 2022. | Photo Credit: Reuters The death toll from an earthquake on Indonesia’s main island of Java jumped to 268 on Tuesday, as rescuers searched for survivors in the … Read more
FRANKENMUTH, Mich. (WNEM) – Family and friends of those lost to suicide gathered at Bavarian In for the “Hope Starts Here” conference. “it’s just a beautiful day, a wonderful event, where you’re surrounded by love and hope and caring and so much empathy in the room,” says Julie Hart who lost her nephew to suicide. … Read more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Human trafficking can happen both behind closed doors and right in front of your eyes. It’s a topic can be hard to talk about, but the folks at End Slavery Tennessee say that’s no reason to stay silent. “A lot of people still don’t realize that this is happening right here … Read more
BALTIMORE – Leaders of Baltimore’s Catholic church said they will not oppose the release of a report showing widespread past abuse in the church. That report, an investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s office, is now complete. It found more than 150 clergy and other staff abused more than 600 victims over decades. Investigators revealed … Read more
Just after 5 a.m. last Friday, Oct. 20, authorities responded to a four-family apartment building in flames. It happened near Oxford Drive and Mansfield Court.Police told WISN 12 News they discovered six bodies inside the burning building. “You’re just in despair, because you don’t prepare for something like this,” said Village President, Jeffrey Pfannerstill.Police said … Read more
At least 18 Pakistani flood survivors, including eight children and nine women, were killed when the bus they were traveling in caught fire, police said Thursday. Police officer Hashim Brohi said the bus was taking the extended family from the southern port city of Karachi to their hometown of Khairpur Nathan Shah after they heard … Read more
“The fire department has gone out of its way to help us,” said Oscar Orona whose son survived being shot. “I’ll never forget everything they’ve done for us.” UVALDE, Texas — The Uvalde Volunteer Fire Department started a modest effort to help Uvalde shooting survivors and their families. Now, with substantial help from around the … Read more
Article content Île-à-la-Crosse, Saskatchewan, Sept. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — At the invitation of Elders and Survivors from Île-à-la-Crosse, President Caron will join the community’s remembrance ceremonies on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. President Caron shared that, “This year’s theme for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Remembering the Children. That … Read more
Longtime magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who accused former President Donald Trump of raping her in a department store dressing room in the 1990s, plans to file a new lawsuit under a new New York law. New York legislators in May passed a law that gives adult sexual assault victims, those 18 or older at … Read more