Prince Andrew’s Uncertain Legal Fate Casts Shadow on Britain’s Royals

NEW YORK TIMES

Queen Elizabeth II will mark 70 years on the throne in February, a milestone unmatched by any British sovereign and a chance to turn the page on three years of ceaseless turmoil in the royal family. But a sexual-abuse lawsuit unfolding in a Manhattan courtroom could yet spoil her celebration. read more »

Bills open window for Anderson victims to sue U of Michigan

AP

More than 1,000 sexual abuse victims of a University of Michigan sports doctor would get a window in which they could sue the school for damages under new bills that the Legislature will consider. read more »

Boy Scouts of America falls short in bid to emerge from sex-abuse bankruptcy

LOS ANGELES TIMES

The Boy Scouts of America’s bid to emerge from bankruptcy appeared to fall just short Tuesday when a $2.7-billion settlement offer failed to garner enough votes from thousands of men who say they were sexually abused in Scouting. read more »