VATICAN CITY (AP) — Eight victims of the Catholic Church's most notorious pedophile are pressing the Legion of Christ religious order to compensate them for the sexual abuse they suffered and the psychological harm they say resulted from the order's prolonged campaign to discredit them.The men sent a letter to the Legion's leadership seeking public recognition of their status as victims of the Rev. Marcial Maciel and the Mexico-based order, which was once one of the fastest-growing congregations in the church but suffered a credibility crisis over Maciel's crimes and cover-up.The letter, obtained by The Associated Press, is the latest indication that clergy abuse victims are increasingly demanding recognition and apologies for the retaliation often inflicted on them by church leaders after they report allegations of abuse. Pope Francis just this week acknowledged making "grave errors" in discrediting abuse victims in Chile and begged their forgiveness.There was no immediate … [Read more...] about AP Exclusive: 8 victims seek damages from Legion of Christ
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AP source: Browns near contract extension with Jarvis Landry
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jarvis Landry is about to make a major grab. The star wide receiver is close to finalizing a multiyear contract extension with the Cleveland Browns, who believe the three-time Pro Bowler can hasten their turnaround. The team and Landry's representatives are closing in on a deal, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday. The sides remain in talks but expect to complete the contract soon, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal has not been finalized. ESPN first reported Landry's extension. Landry led the NFL with 112 receptions last season and his new contract is expected to make him one of the league's highest paid pass catchers. The Browns, who are coming off a 0-16 season, acquired Landry from Miami in a trade last month. Cleveland sent a fourth-round pick in 2018 and seventh-rounder in 2019 to the Dolphins, who had signed Landry to a $16 million, one-year franchise tag … [Read more...] about AP source: Browns near contract extension with Jarvis Landry
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — In the past 15 months, dozens of state lawmakers have been forced from office, removed from their leadership roles, reprimanded or publicly accused of sexual misconduct in a mounting backlash against misbehavior by those in power. Yet the majority of state legislative chambers across the country have no publicly available records of any sexual misconduct claims over the past 10 years. They say no complaints were made, no tally was kept or they do not legally have to disclose it, The Associated Press found. Some lawmakers and experts on sexual wrongdoing in the workplace say that suggests legislators are not taking the problem seriously. “There is no good excuse for not making that information available,” said Republican state Sen. Karen McConnaughay of Illinois. “If the voters don’t know these things are going on, then they can’t very well make a judgment about our behavior.” The AP filed records requests with the … [Read more...] about AP finds legislatures lack public records on harassmentCOMMENTSNational NewsFormer US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuanaSpeaker Ryan to retireCalifornia oil firms hit with nearly 400 violationsXi vs Trump: Who has the better hand in potential trade war?Sessions takes fight on border enforcement to New MexicoGov’t starts making WH visitor logs publicTom Campbell Withdraws From House Race and Endorses Kelly ArmstrongSyria braces for possible US attack, calls it ‘reckless’AP finds legislatures lack public records on harassmentMan sentenced for trashing, setting fire to Gourmet Chef in JanuaryYoung people not the monolithic tribe some thinkLiving well dimensionallyNewsletter
AP: Federal judge sets trials for opioid litigation
By Paul Schott Published 11:45 am, Thursday, April 12, 2018 Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Buy photo Purdue Pharma is headquartered at 201 Tresser Blvd., in downtown Stamford, Conn. Purdue Pharma is headquartered at 201 Tresser Blvd., in downtown Stamford, Conn. Photo: Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut Media Buy this photo AP: Federal judge sets trials for opioid litigation 1 / 1 Back to Gallery A federal judge who is overseeing hundreds of lawsuits that blame pharmaceutical companies, including Stamford-based Purdue Pharma, for fueling the national opioid crisis is changing his strategy. Cleveland-based Judge Dan Polster issued an order Wednesday scheduling three Ohio trials for 2019 — a departure from his earlier plan to reach settlements with … [Read more...] about AP: Federal judge sets trials for opioid litigation
Palo Verde nuclear plant could close if renewable-energy measure passes, APS says
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Palo Verde nuclear plant could close if renewable-energy measure passes, APS says APS says the country's largest nuclear plant and overall power producer is threatened by a clean-energy initiative. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. 13 Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Register your digital access. Ryan Randazzo, The Republic | azcentral.com Published 6:05 a.m. MT April 12, 2018 CLOSE Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station could be forced to close if a renewable-energy ballot measure passes, the plant's owners said. CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN 13 COMMENT EMAIL … [Read more...] about Palo Verde nuclear plant could close if renewable-energy measure passes, APS says