University of Michigan Will Pay $490 Million to Settle Abuse Cases

NEW YORK TIMES

The University of Michigan said Wednesday that it would pay $490 million to more than a thousand people who had accused a doctor who worked with football players and other students of sexual abuse. read more »

Ghislaine Maxwell’s Bid for a New Trial Faces a Major Hurdle

NEW YORK TIMES

The rule that a trial judge cannot ask what happened in the jury room could block an attempt by Ms. Maxwell’s lawyers to overturn the verdict. read more »

Former pope Benedict accused of inaction over child sexual abuse cases

THE GUARDIAN

The former pope Benedict XVI failed to act against four priests accused of child sexual abuse when he was archbishop of Munich, a German investigation has claimed.read more »

Latest vote tally for Boy Scouts' $2.7 bln abuse settlement falls short of goal

REUTERS

The Boy Scouts of America remains slightly short of the votes it sought from sex abuse victims for a $2.7 billion settlement that aims to resolve accusations spanning decades, but says it is still working to obtain more support for the deal that would allow it to emerge from bankruptcy. read more »