Girls Scouts accuse Boy Scouts of poaching members
Girl Scouts say Boy Scouts are using unfair recruiting tactics to confuse the public and steal its members.
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Boy Scouts face some 90,000 sex abuse claims
Group is creating a fund to settle claims of sexual abuse and saying it's "heartbroken" and "devastated."
Boy Scouts sex abuse claims surpass 92,000
Tens of thousands of alleged victims have raced to file sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts before a court-ordered deadline. It comes after the 110-year-old institution filed for bankruptcy in February. Errol Barnett reports.
Boy Scouts face over 82,000 sex abuse claims
More than 82,000 people have made sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America, ahead of Monday's judge-issued deadline to file in the organization's bankruptcy case. Errol Barnett speaks to one former scout who filed a claim detailing years of abuse.
Arizona teen to become one of first female Eagle Scouts
Victoria Rader will soon be one of the nation's first female Eagle Scouts.
Ex-Boy Scout claims he, brother were abused
The Boy Scouts of America is filing for federal bankruptcy protection to prepare for a potential avalanche of sexual abuse judgments. The organization has about 2.2 million youth members and 800,000 volunteers, with millions more over its 110-year history. Errol Barnett breaks down the case and hears from a former Boy Scout who said he was abused.
Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy amid sexual abuse lawsuits
The Boy Scouts of America has filed for bankruptcy protection. The organization is facing an onslaught of lawsuits from men who claimed they were sexually abused by scoutmasters and other leaders. Errol Barnett reports.
Boy Scouts' bankruptcy filing is "an admission of guilt," alleged victim says
Ralph Morse said his brother died of alcoholism "because of the abuse" from their Boy Scout leader.
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy due to sex abuse lawsuits
Programs will continue but the Chapter 11 filing sets off what could be one of the biggest, most complex bankruptcies ever and could lead to compensation fund topping $1 billion
Lawsuit opens door for more sex abuse claims against Boy Scouts
The lawsuit contends that the Boy Scouts of America has known since its early years that it attracted pedophiles into its ranks of adult leaders, yet avoided public acknowledgement of the dangers for decades.
Former congressman accused of sexually abusing teen in 1960s
Gary Ackerman is accused of abusing a then-17-year-old at a Boy Scout camp five decades ago
New York law helps abuse survivors seek justice
The Child Victims Act gives victims of child sexual abuse a one year window to file a civil lawsuit
New laws open door to decades-old child sex abuse cases
More U.S. states are passing Child Victims Act laws, with legal settlements expected to reach into the billions
Tillerson jokes that God "sent him home" from State post
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N.J., N.Y. Boy Scout leaders accused of sex abuse
Attorney Jeff Anderson said at a press conference in New York on Tuesday that he's identified 130 perpetrators of child sex abuse in the Boy Scouts of America in New York. Anderson and Greg Gianforcaro's law firm also announced they identified 50 Boy Scout leaders in New Jersey who have been accused of sexual misconduct with minors.
Boy Scout leaders accused of sexual abuse
New York attorney says the names stem from the Boy Scouts' so-called "Perversion Files"
A new era begins for Boy Scouts of America
A year-and-a-half ago, the Boy Scouts of America announced that girls would be able to join its ranks. Last month, the organization even altered the programs name to accommodate the change. Carter Evans reports.
Girls can now officially join the Boy Scouts of America
Scouts BSA -- formerly called the Boy Scouts of America -- will now encourage girls and boys to join.
Girls can officially join the Boy Scouts
Scouts BSA – formerly called the Boy Scouts of America – now encourages both girls and boys to join
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Boy Scouts, facing sexual abuse suits, may declare bankruptcy
Organization considering "all options" as it grapples with declining membership and rising legal costs
Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over program's name change
Girl Scouts file trademark infringement lawsuit against Boy Scouts for dropping word "boy" from flagship program
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FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
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Iran war fallout raises odds of a U.S. recession, economists say
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Suspect in "Lovers' Lane" cold case murders arrested 36 years later
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FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email breached by hackers linked to Iran
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Savannah Guthrie on mom's disappearance
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