Weinstein Sex Crimes Trial in Los Angeles to Begin With Bigger Stakes NEW YORK TIMES The former movie producer was already convicted in New York, but his Los Angeles trial could be pivotal if he wins an appeal in the first case. read more » NWSL abuse: USSF's Parlow Cone says further cases have come forward ESPN
A Case Study for Soccer Success Becomes the Face of a Scandal NEW YORK TIMES The Portland Thorns were once the pride of U.S. women’s soccer. But after a report said the club shielded a disgraced coach and thwarted an abuse investigation, even the players are demanding a housecleaning. read more »
U.S. Pays $4.2 Million to Victims of Jail Guard’s Long-Running Sex Abuse NEW YORK TIMES Colin Akparanta, a former correctional officer in a Manhattan federal jail, admitted in 2020 to sexually abusing seven female prisoners. He pleaded guilty to abusing one and depriving her of her civil rights and was sentenced to three and a half years in prison. read more »
‘I Felt Trapped’: Sexual Abuse of Teens in the Military’s J.R.O.T.C. Program NEW YORK TIMES Former students say military veterans who led J.R.O.T.C. classes in U.S. high schools fashioned themselves as mentors, then used their power to manipulate and abuse. read more » State attorney general digging deep into New Hanover County school sex abuse scandals WILMINGTON STARNEWS