$14 Million Settlement for Water Polo Players Who Accused Coach of Abuse

In their lawsuit, the plaintiffs said that USA Water Polo did not do enough to protect them from their coach, Bahram Hojreh. He also faces criminal charges.

Biden Justice Department Seeks to Defend Trump in Suit Over Rape Denial

Donald Trump is facing a defamation lawsuit brought by E. Jean Carroll, who has accused Mr. Trump of raping her.

Anthony Weiner’s Not Coming Back. But He Has Nowhere to Go.

The man who was almost New York’s mayor talks about the current campaign, selling tweets and why he feels bad for the media.

Drake Bell Charged With Attempted Child Endangerment

Mr. Bell, who starred in the Nickelodeon series “Drake & Josh” from 2004 to 2007, has pleaded not guilty.

Old-Guard Senators Defy Changes in How Military Treats Sex Assault Cases

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has won broad backing for legislation that would cut out the military chain of command in such cases. Now she faces another big hurdle.

Pope Widens Church Law to Target Sexual Abuse of Adults by Priests and Laity

The new rules explicitly criminalize the sexual exploitation of adults by priests who abuse their authority, and the changes also apply to laypeople with power in the church.

Opinion | There’s a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It.

Troops are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow service member than shot by an enemy in war.

Video: Opinion | There’s a Sexual Assault Crisis in the Military. Congress Can Stop It.

Service members are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow soldier than shot by an enemy at war. The crisis persists because of an archaic set of rules that gives commanders control over whether perpetrators are prosecuted. In this video...

To Stem Suicide and Sexual Assault, the Air Force Dons Headsets

Officials are hoping that an immersive virtual reality experience aimed at getting airmen to intervene will succeed where years of traditional training have failed.

Ex-Priest Dies Just Before Facing Charges in 1972 Killing of an Altar Boy

The police had long believed Richard R. Lavigne killed Danny Croteau, 13. Just hours after they began drafting a request for an arrest warrant, investigators learned that the former priest had died.

A Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Splits the Gucci Family

One of Guccio Gucci’s great-granddaughters went public with alleged wrongdoing, and now her younger sister is involved too.

Nike Says It Ended Deal With Neymar Amid Investigation of Sexual Abuse

Nike said that Neymar, the soccer superstar, had refused to cooperate with an investigation into “credible allegations of wrongdoing” made by one of the company’s employees.

Former Penn State President Will Serve 2 Months in Jail in Child Abuse Scandal

Graham B. Spanier, who was found guilty in 2017 of one misdemeanor count of endangering the welfare of a child, must report to prison on July 9.

Kevin Spacey Cast in Italian Film After Being Sidelined in the U.S.

He will play a detective in the movie, directed by Franco Nero, in what is believed to be his first film since sexual assault allegations started surfacing in 2017.

Chicago Priest to Be Reinstated After Inquiry Finds Proof of Sex Abuse Lacking

There is “insufficient reason to suspect” that the Rev. Michael Pfleger is guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced.

Jail Guards Charged in Epstein Suicide Could Avoid Prosecution

Two jail guards accused of browsing the internet and napping while Jeffrey Epstein killed himself reached a deal with prosecutors.

Prominent Indian Journalist is Acquitted of Rape Charges

The trial of Tarun J. Tejpal, the former editor of an investigative magazine, had been seen as a test of anti-rape laws passed in 2013.