sexual abuse

Elder Fernandes had been the subject of sexual abuse at the army base, and his family is demanding answers.

Do we want to end protecting sexual abuse, or do we want to perpetuate it?

The Diocese of Fall River today announced another retired priest who served in New Bedford and Fall River has been suspended amidst sexual abuse allegations.

The alleged abuse of minors occurred decades ago, and the priests have denied the allegations.

The pastor of Iglesia De Jesucristo Church was arrested following an investigation by New Bedford Police.

John Tormey, a former priest in Rhode Island, says he never sexually abused anyone.

A New Bedford priest is one of two placed on administrative leave by the Diocese of Fall River for allegations of alleged misconduct.

The way the message is presented has drawn both applause and disapproval.

After accusations made on social media, Westport Police confirm a former firefighter was recently reported to have sexually abused children over 30 years ago.

A 39-year-old Raynham man was given the maximum jail sentence allowable earlier this month after being convicted at trial in Taunton District Court of molesting his girlfriend’s six-year-old daughter, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M...