Koffels Solicitors and Barristers
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Koffels is a family-owned and run law firm in Sydney, Australia, specialising in historical institutional abuse compensation and excelling in matters of family law, commercial law, equine law and other financial matters,
‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape
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‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape
After years of isolation and struggle, Sister Ranit recently decided to publicly reveal her identity. “Till now, it was my allies who spoke for me. But now
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January 19, 2026 at 10:38 PM
‘I must speak for myself, will not rest till I get justice’ says Sister Ranit, nun who accused Bishop Franco of rape
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Sexual abuse of children is more common — and preventable — than you think
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Sexual abuse of children is more common — and preventable — than you think
Sexual abuse is largely preventable because child predators are completely predictable, writes Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician. "They are like a football team that keeps winning with the same play. But teaching families and children to recognize the play can change that," Carroll writes.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:20 AM
Sexual abuse of children is more common — and preventable — than you think
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Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse
Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse
From reality TV star to dedicated child advocate: Paris Hilton continues her important mission to protect youth after sharing alleged abuse story. She is the subject of "Infinite Icon."
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January 18, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Paris Hilton vows to fight ‘until every child is protected’ after detailing alleged abuse
Siblings Accusing Michael Jackson of Abuse Appear in Court as Judge Says They Likely Can't Sue Due to Past Settlement
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Siblings Accusing Michael Jackson of Abuse Appear in Court as Judge Says They Likely Can't Sue Due to Past Settlement
Four siblings who claim Michael Jackson abused them as children appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, Jan. 14, where a judge noted a previous settlement will likely prevent them from suing the “Thriller” icon’s estate.
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January 18, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Siblings Accusing Michael Jackson of Abuse Appear in Court as Judge Says They Likely Can't Sue Due to Past Settlement
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A former nun who assaulted vulnerable young people at children’s homes in the UK more than 40 years ago has been jailed.
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January 17, 2026 at 6:11 AM
A former nun who assaulted vulnerable young people at children’s homes in the UK more than 40 years ago has been jailed.
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted an estimated $2.3 million to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
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ADECA awards $2.3 million to abuse victim support organizations
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted an estimated $2.3 million to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
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January 16, 2026 at 4:11 AM
The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) has granted an estimated $2.3 million to organizations supporting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
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A tip-off from an organisation that combats the epidemic of child exploitation led to the arrest of a Canberra man over child abuse material allegations.
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Tip-off leads to arrest of Canberra man over child abuse material allegations | Region Canberra
CONTENT WARNING: This article refers to alleged child abuse. A tip-off from an organisation that combats the epidemic of child…
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January 15, 2026 at 3:29 AM
A tip-off from an organisation that combats the epidemic of child exploitation led to the arrest of a Canberra man over child abuse material allegations.
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Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people. Amid global backlash, billionaire had only hours earlier said he was not aware of any ‘naked underage images’.
Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people
Amid global backlash, billionaire had only hours earlier said he was not aware of any ‘naked underage images’
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January 15, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Musk’s X to block Grok AI tool from creating sexualized images of real people. Amid global backlash, billionaire had only hours earlier said he was not aware of any ‘naked underage images’.
Renowned Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with pedophiles online and sharing child abuse material.
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Renowned author accused of engaging with pedophiles, sharing child abuse material
Craig Silvey has been charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material between 7 and 9 of January.
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January 14, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Renowned Australian novelist Craig Silvey has faced court after police caught him allegedly engaging with pedophiles online and sharing child abuse material.
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Student, staff witnesses sought after third Illawarra school named in child abuse probe
Student, staff witnesses sought after third Illawarra school named in child abuse probe
The historical child abuse crime allegedly occurred at Barrack Height Public School.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
Student, staff witnesses sought after third Illawarra school named in child abuse probe
Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material
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Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material
Jasper Jones and Runt writer charged after search warrant issued at his Fremantle home on Monday
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January 13, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Australian author Craig Silvey charged with possessing and distributing child exploitation material
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Abuse lawyer accuses government of ‘inaction’ over legal black hole for survivors after fast-tracking new child safety laws
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January 12, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Abuse lawyer accuses government of ‘inaction’ over legal black hole for survivors after fast-tracking new child safety laws
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When Silence Is Sanctified: The Nun Who Dared to Speak and the Church That Looked Away
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When Silence Is Sanctified: The Nun Who Dared to Speak and the Church That Looked Away - Goa Chronicle
For eight long years, silence was not just imposed on her - it was sanctified.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:35 PM
When Silence Is Sanctified: The Nun Who Dared to Speak and the Church That Looked Away
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The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a Dec. 23 motion seeking to have several counts dismissed in a lawsuit alleging “decades” of sexual abuse against minors by clergy, men and women religious, archdiocesan employees and other affiliated persons.
Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law, case precedent - OSV News
The Archdiocese of St. Louis files to dismiss abuse charges, citing state law and case precedent.
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January 12, 2026 at 2:52 AM
The Archdiocese of St. Louis filed a Dec. 23 motion seeking to have several counts dismissed in a lawsuit alleging “decades” of sexual abuse against minors by clergy, men and women religious, archdiocesan employees and other affiliated persons.
A former school chaplain in the UK has been charged with historic child sex crimes in Wolverhampton.
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Former school chaplain charged with Wolverhampton child sex abuse
Edward Phillips-Smith, 75, worked at chaplain at St Peter's Collegiate Academy in Wolverhampton.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:52 PM
A former school chaplain in the UK has been charged with historic child sex crimes in Wolverhampton.
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Relentlessly abused by her father, Nicole has shed the 'shame'. It was never hers to carry
Relentlessly abused by her father, Nicole has shed the 'shame'. It was never hers to carry
Lake Macquarie woman's powerful story of survival after Colin O'Toole jailed for 15 years.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Relentlessly abused by her father, Nicole has shed the 'shame'. It was never hers to carry
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
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California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
State lawmakers are blasting the mental health diversion granted to Kern politician Zack Scrivner, charged with child abuse. One calls it an "Epstein loophole."
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January 11, 2026 at 1:53 AM
California law let a politician avoid jail for child abuse charges. Lawmakers are furious
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Two sisters who were abused by a former priest have called on the Catholic Church to ensure every diocese in Ireland is proactive in providing opportunities for direct engagement between abuse survivors and church leaders.
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Catholic Church: Sisters abused by priest call for direct engagement with victims
Margaret and Paula Martin were abused by former priest Con Cunningham, who was jailed in 2021.
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January 10, 2026 at 5:52 AM
Two sisters who were abused by a former priest have called on the Catholic Church to ensure every diocese in Ireland is proactive in providing opportunities for direct engagement between abuse survivors and church leaders.
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Tennessee man receives one of the longest sentences in state history in child sex abuse case - 10 life sentences plus 16 years
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Athens man receives one of the longest sentences in state history in child sex abuse case
A 29-year-old man from Athens received 10 life sentences plus 16 years for child sex crimes, marking one of Tennessee's toughest punishments.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:11 AM
Tennessee man receives one of the longest sentences in state history in child sex abuse case - 10 life sentences plus 16 years
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A 28-year-old Coombabah man has been charged with rape and child sex offences after being arrested in Edens Landing on 6 January.
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Child exploitation material and sex offences, Edens Landing - Queensland Police News
Warning: This media release contains details of a criminal investigation involving the physical abuse of a child and information in the below may contain
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January 9, 2026 at 5:32 AM
A 28-year-old Coombabah man has been charged with rape and child sex offences after being arrested in Edens Landing on 6 January.
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Victims of Robert Gayle, a former teacher at Stem Middle Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts are now receiving two settlements. One settlement worth 1.8 million US dollars, the other a record breaking 13 million dollars.
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Record-breaking settlement announced for victims of Springfield teacher
The largest child sexual abuse settlement reported in Massachusetts history announced on Monday.
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January 9, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Victims of Robert Gayle, a former teacher at Stem Middle Academy in Springfield, Massachusetts are now receiving two settlements. One settlement worth 1.8 million US dollars, the other a record breaking 13 million dollars.
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AI assistant Grok soars to top of Irish app download charts amid sexual imagery controversy
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AI assistant Grok soars to top of Irish app download charts amid sexual imagery controversy
Hotline.ie, the Irish online service designated to deal with reports of non-consensual image abuse, has received no submissions or complaints in recent days about X’s AI engine, Grok, synthetically undressing photos of women and minors, according to its chief executive.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:52 AM
AI assistant Grok soars to top of Irish app download charts amid sexual imagery controversy
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My Grandfather Abused Countless Children. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Prevention.
Opinion | My Grandfather Abused Countless Children. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Prevention.
We spend billions of dollars on punishing child sexual abusers and far less on prevention. It’s not stopping the problem. We must rethink our approach.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
My Grandfather Abused Countless Children. Here’s What I’ve Learned About Prevention.
X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up
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X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up
These images are being shared in an attempt to harass, demean or silence individuals.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up
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