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Helping Survivors is committed to providing timely and relevant news on issues related to sexual assault, abuse, and the ongoing fight for justice and healing. Our news archive offers insights, legal updates, and the latest developments on policies that impact survivors. Stay informed on the latest trends, legislation, and case outcomes that affect individuals navigating their healing journey.
A California woman has filed a civil lawsuit against Uber, accusing the ride-hailing giant…
A Nashville Uber driver has taken legal action against the popular rideshare company after…
In March 2025, a now-former Uber driver allegedly sexually assaulted a client who is…
Following a harrowing incident that took place in South Austin, Texas, in November 2024,…
Darion Martez Halliburton from Waterloo, Iowa, has been found guilty of abducting and sexually…
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault that occurred early…
A violent altercation between an Uber driver and passenger in Charleston, S.C., left CEO…
A 21-year-old man, Andre Hunter, has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading…
Carl Allen, a man with a lengthy criminal history, is wanted by Memphis police…
On Aug. 18, 2025, writer and comedian Alex Turntine took to social media to…
On Aug. 6, 2025, a now-former Uber driver in Texas was arrested and charged…
Lyft has rolled out a new feature aimed at enhancing riders’ comfort and safety…
Attorneys representing over 200 women are calling for a federal investigation into rampant sexual…
A new lawsuit filed in D.C. Superior Court is shedding light on troubling allegations…
A New Jersey judge will soon take charge of the mounting legal challenges stemming…
In a powerful and emotional rally outside the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick,…
Three Survivors File Federal Lawsuit Against Maryland Juvenile Detention Centers Filed in the U.S….
Decades of Abuse at Henry County Community Corrections Exposed Numerous former detainees at Henry…
Eleven survivors have come forward to file lawsuits against Camden County, New Jersey, alleging…
What Was Red Rock Canyon School? Red Rock Canyon School, once located in St….
Lakeland Behavioral Health System in Springfield, Missouri, is at the center of a series…
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Maryland have a critical deadline fast approaching. They…
A lawsuit filed on April 29, 2025, in King County Superior Court alleges systemic…
In recent years, the state of Maryland has seen an alarming increase in lawsuits…
Four women have filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education…
Paramount Pictures is facing two lawsuits filed by former employees who claim the company…
Two inmates at the Charleston County Jail have filed lawsuits alleging that Dr. John…
On August 11, 2025, a civil complaint was filed in the Supreme Court of…
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella has announced the arrest of 68-year-old Richard B. Tancer…
The family of 73-year-old Eva Lay has filed a lawsuit against Grady Memorial Hospital…
A group of sexual assault survivors is voicing strong objections to a plea deal…
Several former patients of Dr. Derrick Todd, a rheumatologist accused of sexual abuse, are…
A series of disturbing allegations against Vista Maria, a residential treatment facility for girls,…
A 30-year-old woman, identified only as Jane Doe D.H., has filed a lawsuit against…
In a harrowing instance of alleged sexual abuse in school, a substitute teacher at…
Lawsuit Accuses Bedford Public Schools of Covering Up Sex Abuse A new lawsuit has…
Five women have filed a lawsuit against the Clovis Unified School District in California,…
Lawsuit Alleges Sexual Abuse on School Bus in Indiana A disturbing lawsuit filed earlier…
Dr. Kevin Granger, the vice president of intercollegiate athletics at Texas Southern University (TSU),…
Over 170 former Boy Scouts have filed lawsuits against six Maryland-based Boy Scouts councils,…
A sweeping lawsuit against Sonoma Academy continues to make its way through the court…
A jury convicted Christopher Rodriguez, a former teacher at UCLA’s Early Care and Education…
Recent Allegations of Abuse and Neglect at Calvert Hall College High School A new…
Rev. David Ryan, a priest and clergy member in Chicago, is facing fresh allegations…
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it…
On July 14, 2025, survivors filed eight lawsuits in New Mexico’s Third Judicial District….
Allegations Against Pastor Robert Hoeffner A civil lawsuit filed on May 30, 2025, accuses…
A Sanford pastor, Yersson Solarte, has been arrested in connection with disturbing allegations of…
The faith community in Palatka was rocked recently when Pastor Leo Parker of Emerge…
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) reportedly ruled against consolidating over 50…
Theodore E. McCarrick was ordained as a priest for the Archdiocese of New York…
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Laws & Legislation
In 2025, multiple high-profile lawsuits have been filed against the gaming platform Roblox and…
A lawsuit has been filed against Palmetto Pee Dee Behavioral Health, a now-defunct facility…
A New Jersey judge will soon take charge of the mounting legal challenges stemming…
In a powerful and emotional rally outside the Middlesex County Courthouse in New Brunswick,…
On July 15, 2025, a federal judge issued a ruling that temporarily halted the…
On June 18, 2025, Pennsylvania lawmakers introduced a series of new bills aimed at…
In a landmark vote, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a bill aimed…
Governor Jared Polis vetoed a significant rideshare safety bill that would have implemented stricter…
Michigan Senate passed a critical package of bills aimed at extending the statute of…
In a significant ruling on May 2, 2025, the judge overseeing the Archdiocese of…
Survivors of child sexual abuse in Maryland have a critical deadline fast approaching. They…
A new piece of legislation aimed at strengthening protections for minors in juvenile detention…
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