Prison sexual assault victims can now petition for compassionate release Advocates are hoping more survivors of sexual assaults in federal prison can use a new method to win early release. Carrie Johnson
Former tribal cop sentenced to 34 years for sexual abuse of minors A 69-year-old member of the Lower Elwha S’Klallam Tribe was sentenced this week to 34 years in prison for sexually abusing children as young as 6 and 7 years old. Stephen Howie
Doctor at Joint Base Lewis-McChord allegedly sexually abused dozens of patients An Army doctor is set to be arraigned Friday for allegedly sexually abusing dozens of patients at Madigan Army Medical Center, which is located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Katie Campbell
People say they're leaving religion due to anti-LGBTQ teachings and sexual abuse People in the U.S. are switching religions and leaving religion altogether in large numbers. A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows a high level of "religious churning." Jason DeRose Play AudioListen 3 mins
Youth detention facilities face increased scrutiny amid a wave of abuse lawsuits A new lawsuit alleges widespread sexual abuse of juveniles took place over decades at Illinois youth detention facilities. Similar lawsuits have been filed this year in other states. Meg Anderson Play AudioListen 4 mins
Sex abuse survivors ask Vatican to investigate Seattle Archdiocese as Washington's lawsuit fails On Friday, officials at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, D.C., and in Rome received a letter from Seattle area survivors of child sexual abuse and their advocates. They’re asking top officials to investigate leadership at the Archdiocese of Seattle for allegedly failing to comply with the Washington State Attorney General’s investigation into the sexual abuse allegations against its clergy members. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Court decision shielding clergy sex abuse investigation records appealed by Washington state The Washington Attorney General's office says Catholic Church records related to child sex abuse do not qualify for religious exemption and should be made public. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Doctor who sexually abused dozens of patients at Joint Base Lewis-McChord sentenced to 14 years An Army doctor who recently pleaded guilty to sexually abusing patients will serve nearly 14 years in prison. KUOW Staff
