Jeffrey Epstein’s shadow looms over start of Ghislaine Maxwell’s US trial

THE GUARDIAN

When jury selection starts in earnest on Tuesday for British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial in Manhattan federal court, many observers might think that they will finally learn the full truth about the crimes of her consort, disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein – and any subsequent cover-ups. read more »

WTA Tour Seeks Chinese Inquiry Into Player’s Sexual Assault Accusation

NEW YORK TIMES

Steve Simon, the chief executive of the WTA Tour, called on Sunday for Chinese authorities to investigate allegations of sexual assault made by the Chinese women’s tennis star Peng Shuai against Zhang Gaoli, a former vice premier of China. read more »

Pope thanks journalists for helping expose Church sex scandals

REUTERS

Pope Francis on Saturday thanked journalists for helping uncover the clerical sexual abuse scandals that the Roman Catholic Church initially tried to cover up. read more »