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  • Sandusky was jailed after being arrested on new sexual-abuse charges involving two more accusers.

    What's News: World-Wide 2011

  • Mr. Freeh is also heading Penn State's internal probe of a sexual-abuse scandal.

    MF's Money Trail Zigs and Zags Scott Patterson 2011

  • "For the first time in Ireland, a report into child sexual-abuse exposes an attempt by the Holy See, to frustrate an inquiry in a sovereign, democratic republic," Mr. Kenny said.

    Vatican Recalls Ireland Envoy After Dublin's Criticism Eamon Quinn 2011

  • "Effective immediately, we ask that you join us in this commitment to sexual-abuse survivors by sending your donations to PCAR to support sexual-abuse prevention, as well as the counseling needs of sexual-abuse victims," the charity wrote.

    Sandusky Accuser to Testify Kris Maher 2011

  • The diplomatic spat between the Vatican and Ireland is the latest sign of Pope Benedict XVI's struggle to quell criticism of his response to the clerical sexual-abuse crisis.

    Vatican Recalls Ireland Envoy After Dublin's Criticism Eamon Quinn 2011

  • In Massachusetts, attendance has been dropping for decades, with some of the decline in the last 10 years a likely fallout from sexual-abuse scandals involving priests, said Msgr.

    Archdiocese Turns to Evangelizing Jennifer Levitz 2011

  • Mr. Freeh also was recently tapped by Penn State to handle the university's investigation into the school's handling of child sexual-abuse allegations.

    Trustee Tussles With Regulators Scott Patterson 2012

  • In 2008, when the current investigation into the sexual-abuse accusations against Mr. Sandusky began, Mr. Amendola agreed to represent him.

    Sandusky's Lawyer Defends Himself John W. Miller 2011

  • One of the 62-year-old Mr. McGettigan's specialties is sexual-abuse cases; he once prosecuted a Catholic priest in such a case.

    Sandusky in Court, This Time With Accusers John W. Miller 2011

  • The case comes on the heels of two high-profile sexual-abuse incidents in city public schools.

    Cards for a Convict Jennifer Maloney 2012

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