sexual abuse

USA Gymnastics Paid McKayla Maroney to Keep Quiet About Alleged Sexual Abuse, Lawsuit Alleges

In a law suit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles, Olympic gymnast McKayla Maroney says she signed a confidentiality agreement with USA Gymnastics

By Alice Park December 20, 2017

Gabby Douglas Says Team Doctor Abused Her

In an Instagram post, Douglas addressed victim-shaming and recent sexual abuse reports by her teammates

By Alice Park November 21, 2017

Aly Raisman Opens Up About Sexual Abuse

On Jan. 24, 2018, Larry Nassar was sentenced in Michigan state court to 40 years to 175 years in prison on criminal sexual conduct charges. He is also serving a federal sentence of 60 years...

By Alice Park November 13, 2017

Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Reveals Abuse by Team Doctor

Raisman disclosed the abuse in an interview scheduled to air Sunday on CBS’ 60 Minutes

By Alice Park November 10, 2017

Stop Telling Women We Need to Be Saved From Our Sexuality

All the ways we're told we're vulnerable only hurt us — and others

By Jaclyn Friedman November 8, 2017

Who Is Larry Nassar, the Former USA Gymnastics Doctor Aly Raisman Accuses of Sexual Abuse?

The Michigan osteopath pled guilty to federal child pornography charges and is facing dozens of lawsuits from athletes who say he abused them under the guise of medical treatment

By Alice Park October 18, 2017

‘Me Too’ Just Gave Society a Conscience

Laurie Penny on how nobody — and everybody — knew

By Laurie Penny October 18, 2017

The U.S. Laws That Allow Underage Girls to Get Married

Nearly every state allows at least some people under 18 to wed

By Charlotte Alter May 31, 2017

Aly Raisman Talks Body Confidence, Period Shaming and Sexual Assault

'Women do not have to be modest to be respected'

By Samantha Cooney April 12, 2017

Joe Biden: 'Victims of Abuse Should Never Blame Themselves'

The former vice president discussed sexual assault prevention with college students

By Madeline Farber / Fortune April 6, 2017

Former U.S. Gymnasts Say They Were Sexually Abused

The three women are the most prominent gymnasts to accuse Nassar of abuse

By Alice Park February 19, 2017

Sex Abuse Allegations Reach Team USA Gymnasts

Concerned coaches try to keep team focused on gold

By Alice Park/Rio de Janeiro August 5, 2016

Report: USA Gymnastics Failed to Alert Authorities About Sexual-Abuse Allegations

An investigation reveals that the organization failed to report several incidents of alleged abuse to authorities

By Daniel White August 4, 2016

Military Sex Assault Victims Given Discharges

Many are booted out with 'bad paper' and can’t get upgrades

By Mark Thompson May 18, 2016

Man Who Accused Former House Speaker to Testify

Hastert is accused of sexually abusing four boys while he was a high school wrestling coach decades ago

By Daniel White April 13, 2016

Vatican Says Bishops Don't Have to Report Child-Sex Abuse

Report says the church has told prelates that decision should be made by the victims and their families

By Rishi Iyengar February 11, 2016

What Pope Francis Thought of the United States

The Pontiff touched on sexual abuse, women priests and peace in Colombia

By Elizabeth Dias / Papal Plane September 28, 2015

TSA Agent Arrested for Groping Passenger During Search

Allegedly lured passenger into a bathroom, then groped her in bogus search for weapons

By Charlotte Alter August 28, 2015

Bill Cosby to Give Deposition in Playboy Mansion Lawsuit

A woman alleges that the veteran comedian molested her at the Playboy Mansion when she was a teenager

By Alissa Greenberg August 5, 2015

What the Josh Duggar Fiasco Can Teach Us About Pedophilia

It raises familiar questions with no easy answers

By Jeffrey Kluger May 22, 2015

Ex-Principal at Prestigious Australian School 'Sorry' for Alleged Sex Abuse

Former students at Knox Grammar include Hollywood star Hugh Jackman and ex-Australian PM Gough Whitlam

By TIME Staff March 3, 2015

District Blames Student Victim

A 14-year-old's sexual past and willingness to engage in sex with a 28-year-old teacher was fair game in a Los Angeles civil trial

By Kate Pickert November 14, 2014

Lena Dunham and Feminism: Beware the Vitriol of the Sisterhood

The debate over revelations in Dunham's memoir is not just about the propriety of a child's sexual curiosity. It’s about women who make us uncomfortable.

By Jessica Bennett November 4, 2014

Lena Dunham: 'I Do Not Condone Any Kind of Abuse'

In an exclusive statement to TIME, the author addresses recent controversy over a passage in her book, Not That Kind of Girl, regarding her relationship with her younger sister

By Lena Dunham November 4, 2014

What John Grisham Got Right About Child Pornography

There is clearly something wrong with a justice system in which people who look at images of child rape can be punished more severely than people who rape children

By Jacob Sullum October 21, 2014

We Need to Make It Easier for Pedophiles To Seek Help

All too often, our attention, resources and shock are focused on what happens after a crime is committed—we need to be asking how we can prevent child sex abuse

By Elizabeth Letourneau October 10, 2014

Childhood Sexual Abuse Raises Heart Disease Risk In Adulthood

Researchers link early sexual abuse to greater risk of developing blocked heart arteries

By Alice Park July 17, 2014

UK Police Arrest 660 Suspected Pedophiles

Arrests follow a string of pedophilia scandals in the country

By Mirren Gidda July 16, 2014

X-Men Director Teases Sneak Peek of X-Men: Apocalypse

The director of 'X-Men: Days of Future Past' has posted an Instagram photo of the beginning of the next 'X-Men' film

By Mirren Gidda July 1, 2014

West Virginia school sued for ignoring sex abuse claims

The students accused of sexually abusing other classmates are related to employees of the school district

By Eliana Dockterman May 8, 2014

Vatican Punished Thousands of Priests For Sex Abuse

The Vatican's ambassador released comprehensive figures during the second day of grilling by a U.N. committee that monitors an international convention against torture, claiming to have defrocked hundreds and sanctioned thousands of priests in the last decade

By Dan Kedmey May 6, 2014

Study: Teenage Jocks More Likely to Abuse Girlfriends

Those playing both basketball and football are most likely to abuse their partners, a new study finds

By Michelle Arrouas March 26, 2014

Study: One Third Of E.U. Women Suffer Abuse

One in ten claims to have experienced sexual violence by age of 15

By Kharunya Paramaguru March 5, 2014

Woody Allen, Feminism, and 'Believing the Survivor'

How a new feminist dogma asks us to throw reason to the wind — harming both men and women

By Cathy Young February 12, 2014

Dylan Farrow on Woody Allen Allegations Backlash

Dylan Farrow responds to her brother Moses' accusation that she and their mother Mia are lying about Woody Allen molesting Dylan as a child

By Eliana Dockterman February 6, 2014

In China, a Young Feminist Battles Sexual Violence Step by Step

Xiao Meili is attempting the 2,000-km walk from Beijing to Guangzhou to raise awareness of sexual abuse

By Emily Rauhala / Changsha January 24, 2014

sexual abuse

U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee 'Failed to Protect Its Athletes From Sexual Abuse,' Senate Investigation Determines

Olympic Committee Asks USA Gymnastics Board to Resign

Michigan State Won't Fire President Amid Criticisms Over Nassar Abuse

Bella Thorne Opens Up About Childhood Abuse