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Decades Later, Portsmouth Abbey Sexual Abuse Survivors May Have a Renewed Path to Justice

Christina Feeney — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:03:33 +0000

For survivors of childhood sexual abuse, the passage of time does not necessarily bring an end to the harm. Memories can remain buried for decades. Shame, fear and the power held by trusted institutions can make coming forward extraordinarily difficult. And for many survivors, by the time they were emotionally prepared to speak about what […]

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More Sexual Abuse Survivors Come Forward as Rhode Island Clergy Abuse Lawsuits Continue to Reveal Decades of Harm

Christina Feeney — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:26:23 +0000

More Rhode Island survivors are stepping forward to tell stories they say they have carried in silence for decades. In recent days, seven men have filed lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, alleging they were sexually abused as children by clergy members entrusted with their care. Their cases are part of a growing […]

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34 Lawsuits Filed Against Rhode Island Catholic Church as Survivors Finally Gain a Path to Justice

Christina Feeney — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:35 +0000

For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, July 1 marked more than the beginning of a new month—it marked the first opportunity in decades to pursue accountability in court. On the first day a new state law took effect, 34 lawsuits were filed against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and affiliated […]

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More Than a Settlement: NY Survivors Seek Truth, Accountability, and Lasting Justice

Christina Feeney — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:43:31 +0000

The Archdiocese of New York’s proposed $800 million settlement marks one of the largest financial agreements involving clergy sexual abuse claims in U.S. history. Yet for the approximately 1,300 survivors whose cases could be resolved, the issue has never been simply about money. It is about recognition, accountability, and ensuring that decades of abuse—and the […]

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Michigan Sexual Abuse Survivors Deserve More Than a Report – They Deserve Accountability

Christina Feeney — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:31 +0000

For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Michigan, the release of the Attorney General’s latest investigative report represents something deeply personal. It is another public acknowledgment of stories that, for years, were dismissed, hidden, or carried in silence. The report, which examines abuse allegations within the Diocese of Saginaw, is the sixth in Michigan […]

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San Francisco Archdiocese Settlement Brings Long-Sought Recognition to Abuse Survivors

Christina Feeney — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:32:54 +0000

For hundreds of people who say they were sexually abused as children by clergy members, the Archdiocese of San Francisco’s agreement to pay $395 million is more than a legal milestone. It is, for many, a long-awaited acknowledgment of pain that has shaped their lives for decades. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco has […]

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Rhode Island Attorney General Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Report Reveals Widespread Abuse and Cover-Ups

Christina Feeney — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:17:49 +0000

A newly released report from the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office has shed light on decades of child sexual abuse within the Diocese of Providence, documenting a pattern of abuse and institutional failures that spanned more than 70 years. The comprehensive investigation, which began in 2019, examined over 250,000 pages of church records and included […]

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New Legislation in Rhode Island Opens Path to Justice for Survivors

Christina Feeney — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:28:54 +0000

A major change to Rhode Island sexual abuse law is expected to become official next week, creating new opportunities for survivors of childhood sexual abuse to seek justice against institutions that allegedly enabled, concealed, or failed to prevent abuse. The Rhode Island General Assembly is poised to approve legislation establishing a two-year “revival window” for […]

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Louisiana State Appeals Court Upholds Constitutionality of Revival Window

Christina Feeney — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:00:29 +0000

The Louisiana state appeals court upheld the constitutionality of Louisiana’s three-year revival window law , which was enacted in . . .

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Archdiocese of Baltimore Files for Bankruptcy

Christina Feeney — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:28:14 +0000

Just days before the Child Victims Act of 2023 was set to become law in Maryland, the Archdiocese of Baltimore filed for bankruptcy protection . . .

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