Simple ways to protect young people from online abuse including ‘sextortion’ and grooming
There are two questions sexual predators ask children when they are grooming them online.Former detective and cyber safety expert Brett Lee saw the horrors of…
California bill proposes new standards for court-ordered parenting classes after Times investigation
SACRAMENTO — California could impose new standards for court-ordered parenting classes under legislation meant to address the lack of regulations for services often mandated for people…
Former school principal Justen Shawn Orford jailed for using students to make child exploitation material
In short: Justen Shawn Orford, 49, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to 15 child exploitation charges.The Townsville District Court heard Orford had photographed students…
Paedophile and ex-Sunshine Coast water polo coach Dean Carelse found working as children’s lifeguard at UK family resort Butlin’s
A paedophile former water polo coach convicted of grooming and possession of child exploitation material offences in Queensland, has been working as a children's lifeguard…
Sinead O’Connor died of natural causes, London coroner says
Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O’Connor died of natural causes last summer, a London coroner said Tuesday. The “Mandinka” and “Nothing Compares 2 U” hitmaker was found…
George Skelton’s long view on California politics
Fifty years ago this week, the Los Angeles Times hired a young political reporter named George Skelton. He had made his mark covering the state…
Paul Pelosi suspect believes in conspiracies, attorney says
SAN FRANCISCO — Defense attorneys for the man accused of bludgeoning the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer last year told jurors…
Calls for additional dedicated support services for male sex assault victims as more reach out for help
Support organisations say a sharp increase in male victims of sexual assault seeking help illustrates the desperate need for more specialised services. Key points:A support service…
Julia Bamforth pleads guilty to dozens of child sex offences at Narara on NSW Central Coast
A woman accused of scores of child sex offences on the New South Wales Central Coast has pleaded guilty in the Gosford District Court. Key points:A…
Ex-pop star Gary Glitter released from prison after serving half of 16-year sentence
Former pop star Gary Glitter has been released from prison in England on Friday after serving half of a 16-year prison sentence for sexually abusing…
Brian Houston tells court it is ‘absurd’ to suggest he blamed victim for father’s abuse
Hillsong founder Brian Houston has told a Sydney court it is "absurd" to suggest he would claim a man had "tempted" his paedophile father into abusing…