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Poland

Men acquitted over toppling statue of priest suspected of child abuse

The incident was a symbolic moment in Poland's reckoning with clerical abuse.

08/11/2022

Culture news

Kevin Spacey not guilty in US sexual misconduct trial

A jury has sided with Kevin Spacey in one of the lawsuits that derailed the film star’s career, finding he did not sexually abuse actor Anthony Rapp

21/10/2022

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Thousands of Catholics gather in Fatima shrine

Tens of thousands of Catholic faithful gathered in Fatima, Portugal for the traditional pilgrimage. But this year, their prayers and thoughts are also with the Portuguese Catholic church which has been in the spotlight due to cases of alleged sexual abuse but also possible cover-up maneuvers.

13/10/2022

Culture news

Revelations of Bill Murray’s sexual assault settlement come to light

New details have emerged about the comedy actor's inappropriate behaviour.

12/10/2022

Culture news

#MeToo trials: October sees Weinstein, Spacey and Haggis in court

Five years since the beginning of #MeToo, this autumn will see four alleged and convicted sex predators - who have fallen from Hollywood grace - facing trial for sexual offenses.

12/10/2022

Culture news

R Kelly convicted of child pornography charges

More disgrace for the singer who was once top of the pop charts as a Chicago court finds him guilty of accusations stemming from a 2008 child pornography case.

15/09/2022

Spain

Court upholds ex-priest's 30-year sentence for abusing children

The man sexually assaulted seven boys at a boarding school between 2013 and 2016.

14/09/2022

Culture news

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

Instead of rushing towards House of the Dragon or The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, watch Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me' turns 30 and it's a prequel that actually matters

02/09/2022

Culture news

R. Kelly faces new trial over 2008 child pornography accusations

New evidence suggests that R. Kelly threatened a witness into not appearing at the original court case.

15/08/2022

USA

Epstein abuse case: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

British socialite Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges.

28/06/2022

Culture news

This music festival has an innovative way of tackling sexual violence

The French heavy metal festival Hellfest has come up with a creative way of combating sexual and gender-based violence.

23/06/2022

Germany

Report finds 196 German clerics abused children in Münster diocese

The research found that there were at least 610 victims of abuse in the diocese over 75 years, but the true number could be as high as 6,000.

13/06/2022

Germany

German priest found dead after being suspended over abuse allegations

The diocese in Limburg said the news had "hit them hard" and "raises many questions".

10/06/2022

Germany

Church convicts Catholic ex-priest of abusing boy for several years

The man was ordered to pay 10% of his income to a charity that supports victims of abuse.

07/06/2022

Culture news

Dutch prosecutors confirm Voice of Holland sexual misconduct probe

Four men are under investigation linked to five reports received from women in the country's first major #MeToo scandal earlier this year.

26/04/2022

Portugal

Probe into Portuguese church sex abuse receives nearly 300 claims

A panel that began its inquiry in January has received witness statements from 290 alleged victims, with cases involving children as young as two years old.

12/04/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Fresh sanctions human trafficking & Hungary latest woes

The EU will now target imports of Russian coal in a bid to weaken Moscow's war machine.

08/04/2022

USA

Judge upholds Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking conviction

Maxwell, a British socialite, was convicted in December of helping the millionaire Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse several teenage girls.

02/04/2022

World News

Northern Ireland government formally apologises to child abuse victims

The formal apology came more than five years after an inquiry into historical abuse at church institutions.

11/03/2022

France

Former amateur football coach jailed for sexually abusing children

The 49-year-old man was given an 18-year prison sentence by a Paris court.

11/03/2022