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MEDIA REPORTS ARCHIVES
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Abuse in the Catholic Church
Pulitzer Prize winning series of articles and reports from The Boston Globe, 2002, regarding allegations of abuse by priests, and actions of Diocesean officials when informed of the charges.

Cardinal Bernard Law/Fr. John Geoghan/Boston Archdiocese
Archive of articles relating to sexual abuse of children by Fr. John Geoghan and the actions of Cardinal Law and the Boston Archdiocese.

Decades of Sex Abuse Plague Deaf School
Series of articles from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, April 2001, regarding sexual abuse charges occurring over half a century at the Washington School for the Deaf. Updated information covering abuse charges at schoos for deaf students nationwide has now been added as well.

Dr. John Schneeberger Case
Article archive of the case of Dr. John Schneeberger, of Canada, convicted of drug-facilitated rapes of patients, and court ordered prison visits with his young daughters.

Hutchins, Texas 'Girl in the Closet' Case
Archive of articles related to the neglect, physical, and sexual abuse of Hutchins, TX girl confined in closet for years, after initial relinquishment by biological mother and subsequent regaining of custody from foster parents.

Out of Bounds
Series of articles from the Houston Chronicle, April 2001, regarding abuse by youth coaches.

Rabbi Jerrold Levy Case
Archive of articles relating to the arrest, plea, and sentencing of Boca Raton, Florida, Rabbi Jerrold Levy on child molestation and child pornography charges.

Roman Polanski Rape Conviction
In keeping with The Zero's tradition of offering factual, sourced information to our users, the truth about director Roman Polanski's arrest, conviction, and pre-sentencing flight to avoid incarceration for unlawful intercourse with a minor.

Victor Salva, Child Molester, and Disney
The Zero's archive of fully-sourced media reports regarding the child molestation conviction of director Victor Salva, and his hiring by Disney to direct the movie Powder.

  • Victor Salva Update
    The Zero's archive of updated media reports on director Victor Salva's latest movie project, Jeepers Creepers.

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ARTICLES
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Abuse by: Clergy | Step/Foster-Parents, Babysitters, Family "Friends" | Police, Legal Authorities | Doctors, Medical Personnel | Educators | Coaches, Youth Group Leaders, Camp Personnel


ABUSE by CLERGY

For 2 Decades, in 3 Countries, Priest Left a Trail of Sex Abuse
The New York Times, April 20, 2002

A 2nd LI Priest Removed
Newsday, April 3, 2002

Alleged Sexual Abuse Not Reported by Mormon Officials in Montana
The Associated Press, June 8, 2001

Amish Man Faces Jail in Sex Charges
The Associated Press, September 19, 2001

Analysis of Denis Dillon Letter on Clergy Reporting Bill
Analysis of Nassau County DA, Denis Dillon's letter to the NY State Senate opposing a bill requiring clergy to report child abuse allegations to authorities.

Archbishop Resigns After Abuse Criticism
BBC News, October 26, 2001

Australian Bishop Denies Sex Cover-up
BBC News, May 31, 2002

Bill Tries to Stop 'Bad Priest' Recycling
The Herald News, July 31, 2001

Bishop Charged in Sex Scandal
CNN, February 23, 2001

Bishop Resigns Over Handling of Sex Case
BBC News, April 1, 2002

Bishop Quits, Admits Sex Misconduct
The Associated Press, March 8, 2002

Brentwood Man Held in '90 Molestation
Contra Costa Times, September 6, 2002

Brothers: One Is Activist Against Priest Abuse; The Other Is An Accused Priest
The Associated Press, April 12, 2002

Calgary Parish Split As Pedophile Priest Revealed
The National Post Online, February 4, 2002

Calif. Dioceses Settle Abuse Claim
The Associated Press, April 1, 2002

Catholic Church Addresses Scandal
The Associated Press, March 24, 2002

Charge That National Church Policies "Protect" Predators
PRNewswire, August 7, 2001

Child Abuse Charges Involving Cantor's Family Called 'Typical Case'
The Associated Press, February 21, 2002

Church Blocks Sex Priest's Transfer
The Observer, February 24, 2002

Church 'Ignoring Rules' on Abuse
BBC News, March 8, 1999

Church Panels as Abuse Cops
The National Law Journal, August 5, 2002

Church Sex-Abuse Hotline Misleading, Lawsuit Claims
USA TODAY, July 10, 2002

Churches Not Protected From Sexual Abuse Lawsuits, High Court Says
Sun-Sentinel, March 14, 2002

Clergy, Abuse, and Jail Time
Christian Science Monitor, March 21, 2002

Clergy Sex Abuse of Females Complicates Intricate Issue
Kansas City Star, July 12, 2002

Convicted Priest Helped Abusers Stay In Ministry
The Dallas Morning News, July 13, 2002

Cult Leader Ignored His Own Rules
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 7, 2002

Dark History Eludes Church's Eyes
The Denver Post, November 6, 2001

DeKalb Pastor Found Guilty of Molesting Teen
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 22, 2002

The Difference Between "Sick" and "Evil"
by Andrew Vachss, Parade, July 14, 2002

For Experts on Abuse, Priests' Orientation Isn't the Issue
The Washington Post, June 24, 2002

For One Key Bishop, Past Problems Linger
MSNBC, June 14, 2002

Investigating Child Abuse in Ireland
BBC News, September 18, 1999

Jehovah's Witnesses Accused of Building 'Paedophile Paradise'
Sunday Herald, July 14, 2002

Langford v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
Justice Miller's Dissent, June 17, 1999

Members of Bishops' Committee Accused of Shielding Molesters
The Associated Press, April 12, 2002

Minnesota Legislature 2002: More Time Sought To Report Abuse
Pioneer Press, April 1, 2002

A National Precedent: Suffolk Seeks Grand Jury to Examine Church Abuse Cases
Newsday, April 5, 2002

No Bond For Ex-Priest Facing Child Porn Charge
Chicago Tribune, June 17, 2002

NY Cardinal Egan Regrets Scandal
The Associated Press, April 21, 2002

Phila. Archdiocese Dismisses Priests
Reuters, February 23, 2002

Polish Archbishop 'Molested Students'
BBC News, February 23, 2002

Priest Arrested in Web Sex Sting
The Associated Press, May 25, 2001

Priest Charged in Sexual Abuse
Newsday, May 8, 2001

Priest Rehab Chief Faces Accusations
The Associated Press, July 19, 2002

Priest Spoke at Man-Boy Love Meeting
The Associated Press, April 8, 2002

Priestly Sins
The San Francisco Chronicle, April 28, 2002

Researchers Caution Catholic Church
The Associated Press, March 22, 2002

Schisms of Theology Run Silent, Run Deep
The Globe and Mail, July 25, 2002

Seattle Priest Resigns Amid New Allegations
The Associated Press, May 25, 2002

Sex Abuse at Church Shatters a Family
The Washigton Post, July 30, 2001

Sex Abuse Spans Spectrum of Churches
The Christian Science Monitor, April 5, 2002

State Priest Dodged Abuse Claims
Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, April 1, 2002

Stolen Innocence
The Jewish Week, June 23, 2000

Suit Ties Boy's Death to Abuse By Priest
Boston Globe, April 11, 2002

Suits Name Vatican, U.S. Church Groups Over Priests Accused of Abuse
The Associated Press, April 4, 2002

Two-Thirds of Bishops Let Accused Priests Work
The Dallas Morning News, June 12, 2002

Vatican Inquiries Into Pedophilia to be Kept Secret
The San Francisco Chronicle, January 9, 2002

A Vatican Lawyer Says Bishops Should Not Reveal Abuse Claims
The New York Times, May 18, 2002

Years Later, Some Charge Sexual Abuse By Nuns
Boston Herald, June 3, 2002

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ABUSE by STEP- and FOSTER PARENTS, BABYSITTERS, FAMILY "FRIENDS"

2nd Time Rape Offender Sentenced to Prison
The Billings Gazette, July 12, 2001

Child Molester's Deal Means Life in Prison
Contra Costa Times, August 3, 2002

Family Values
The Recorder, June 7, 2002

Girl Details Rape at Trial
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 23, 2004

Girl Removed From Home After Having Stepfather's Baby
The Associated Press, October 29, 2000

Judge Adds 10 Years to Child Rapist's Sentence
The Salt Lake Tribune, May 3, 2001

Man Faces Over 2,000 Child Porn Charges
The Beaver County Times, March 1, 2002

Man Gets Life for Day-Care Sex Abuse
The Associated Press, March 8, 2002

Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Molesting Boys
The Los Angeles Times, July 28, 2001

Man Who Garrotted His Family Gets Life
The Guardian, May 25, 2001

Man's Attacks on Girls Result in Series of Life Sentences
The Kansas City Star, November 1, 2001

Manhunt: Suspect Allegedly Drugged, Raped Daughter's Pals
The Boston Herald, May 31, 2001

Mother Prayed, Child-Sex Trial Told
New Zealand National News, June 18, 2002

Pregnant 10-Year-Old Blames 'Godfather', 75
Connecticut Post, April 18, 2002

The Psychiatrist as Accomplice
The Washington Times, April 28, 2002

Rapist Gets 15 Years, Deportation
Deseret News, July 10, 2001

Sex Offender Asks for Castration
Las Vegas SUN, May 16, 2002

Stepdad Accused of Rape Dies in Sex Shop
El Paso Times, August 10, 2002

Stow Couple Facing Rape Allegations
Akron Beacon Journal, July 25, 2001

Was Baby Boy Bred to Have Sex With 'Dad'?
Toronto Sun, March 17, 2001

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ABUSE by LAW ENFORCEMENT/LEGAL AUTHORITIES

Aid Workers In Food For Child Sex Scandal
The Guardian, February 27, 2002

Cyber-Sting Lawyer Jailed For Kid Porn
New York Post, March 12, 2002

Delegate Entangled In Family Scandal Md.
The Washington Post, July 2, 2001

Ex Policeman Jailed For Child Abuse
BBC News, March 20, 2002

Lauderdale Officer Accused of Soliciting Girl, 14, on Web
Sun-Sentinel, June 22, 2001

Judge Sends Former Cop To Prison
Orlando Sentinel, August 4, 2004

Police: Margate Officer Admits to Sex with Arrested Teen
Sun-Sentinel, April 9, 2001

Six-Term State Lawmaker Strikes Plea Deal in Child Sex Case
The Associated Press, August 26, 2004

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ABUSE by PHYSICIANS and MEDICAL PERSONNEL

Are Children Safe in Our Hospitals?
Article by Lou Bank, about the failure to screen hospital volunteers who work with children.

Arrest of Authority Figures Presents Confusing Situation for Children
Sun-Sentinel, April 16, 2001

A Complaint Never Forwarded
Newsday, June 6, 2001

Therapist Gets 90 Years in Sex Case
Los Angeles Times, March 23, 2002

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ABUSE by EDUCATORS

Blind-Boy Sex Stunner
New York Post, March 15, 2002

Breach of Trust: Unwrapping the Saga of 'Coach Ron'
The Daytona Beach News-Journal, June 3, 2001

California Teacher Sentenced to Prison For Sex With Student
The Associated Press, September 19, 2002

Code of Silence
Investigative report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, September 1996

Cops: HIV-Positive Teacher Raped Boy, 9
New York Post, May 3, 2001

The Correnti Files
Newsday, April 10, 2001

Court Gives Woman Right to Sue Monongalia BOE
The Dominion Post, November 15, 2001

Data Sparse on Sex Abuse by Educators
Newsday, April 10, 2001

Deal Made in Case of Sex Abuse at Boys Home
Las Vegas Sun, June 1, 2001

Educators Increasingly Accused of Sex Crimes
The Oklahoman Online, June 17, 2001

Ex-Cadet Officer Apologizes For Molesting Boys
Canadian Press, January 19, 2001

Ex-Pupils Seek Payback for Abuse at Deaf School
The Boston Globe, June 11, 2001

Ex-School Worker Gets 160 Years For Sex Abuse
The Associated Press, July 13, 2001

Family Bereft as Abuse Cases Die
The Toronto Star, February 24, 2002

Father of Missing Girl: She "Thinks She's in Love"
The Associated Press, May 8, 2001

Former Principal Receives Harsh Sentence on Sex Charges
The Charleston Gazette, March 19, 2002

Hare Krishna Movement Acknowledges Sexual Abuse
Hindustan Times, June 13, 2000

Hidden and Unreported: Sexual Abuse of Students
The Toronto Star, June 3, 2001

Investigative Report: UF Hired Sexual Predator
Click10.com (WPLG-TV Miami), May 30, 2001

N.J. Teacher Who Had Sex With 13-Year-Old Student Gets Probation
The Associated Press, May 24, 2002

Pornography Charges Filed Against Teacher
Las Vegas Review-Journal, June 12, 2001

Principal Resigns Amid Sex Probe
11alive.com (Atlanta), 2001.

Psychologist Concedes Teacher's Actions Toward Student Were Predatory
Canadian Press, May 16, 2001

Queen's Envoy to Front Sex Abuse Probe
CNN, February 19, 2002

Row Over Teacher's Rapist Past
BBC News, June 25, 2004

Schools' Hiring Has Cracks
Orlando Sentinel, May 25, 2001

Schools Ignore Plan to Thwart Sex Abuse
The New York Times, June 22, 2001

Sex Abuse Case Puts Heat On Charter Schools
The Arizona Republic, June 6, 2002

Sex Offender Had Stolen Identity of Dead Teacher, Records Show
The Associated Press, July 8, 2001

Sexual Attacks in New York City's Schools Are Up Sharply
The New York Times, June 3, 2001

Silently Shifting Teachers in Sex Abuse Cases
The New York Times, June 18, 2002

State Lacks Way To Track Abusive Teachers
The Daily Oklahoman, January 14, 2001

Student Sex Abuse Runs Rampant
The New York Post, July 30, 2001

Students Often Fail to Recognize Sexual Harassment by Teachers
Sun-Sentinel, May 23, 2001

Teacher Charged With Sex Abuse Is Registered Sex Offender In Florida
Mohave Daily News, January 29, 2002

Teacher Sentenced for Molestation
The Associated Press, September 19, 2002

Teacher Sex Cases Overshadowed By Clergy Scandal
The Associated Press, June 9, 2002

Teacher's Career Marked by Disturbing Accusations
Sun-Sentinel, January 29, 2001

Teachers Commit Many S.Africa Child Rapes - Study
Reuters, January 24, 2002

Trust Betrayed: Sexual Abuse by Teachers
Education Week, December 1998

Tryst Teacher's Baby
New York Post, October 6, 2002

Woman Sentenced for Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Boy
The Associated Press, August 3, 2001

Yale Fires Professor for Child Porn
The Associated Press, March 19, 2001

Youth Board Set to Hear Sex Charges Against Two
The Birmingham News, June 16, 2001

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ABUSE by COACHES, YOUTH GROUP LEADERS, CAMP PERSONNEL

Camp Counselor Busted on Child Porn Charges
APBNews.com, August 20, 1999

Case Study: Fresh Air Fund
Excerpt from The Battle and the Backlash by David Hechler

Child Molester Gets 40 to 50 Years
The Associated Press, August 17, 2001

Child Sex Case Opens with Boys' Testimony
Las Vegas Review Journal, March 22, 2001

Crackdown to Protect Young Stars
The Observer, July 22, 2001

Ex-Big Brother Mentor Gets 20 Years for Molesting Boys
Boston Herald, January 30, 2003

Former YMCA Camp Counselor Bailbound for Two Newly Filed Sex Abuse Charges
The Associated Press, June 17, 2004

Little League Mandates Checks for Sex Offenses
The Washington Post, October 9, 2002

Mesa Scoutmaster, Church Leader Charged With Molesting 2 Boys
The Arizona Republic, August 28, 2002

New Rap vs. Kid Molester
New York Daily News, March 22, 2002

Paedophile Swimming Coach Gets Eight Years
The Times, June 30, 2001

Respected Troop Leader Admits Molesting Eagle Scout
CourtTV, May 8, 2002

Retired Red Sox Clubhouse Manager Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse of Batboys
The Associated Press, May 16, 2002

Scout Leader Hit With Sex Charges
Daily News, July 20, 2001

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