
5 Pa. men charged for sexually abusing children within Jehovah's Witness congregations
The men are accused of sexually assaulting and exploiting children while affiliated with Jehovah's Witness congregations.
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The men are accused of sexually assaulting and exploiting children while affiliated with Jehovah's Witness congregations.
A man arrested on child rape charges last month in Tennessee could have victims in nine other states, a prosecutor said Monday.
A retired priest who once oversaw the safety of children in a Catholic diocese in the Washington suburbs has been charged with sexually assaulting a child.
A youth sports coach who has worked at multiple programs in Maryland and Pennsylvania has been charged with child sexual assault.
The former Penn State president who was forced out as the school's top administrator when Jerry Sandusky was arrested a decade ago will soon have to report to jail after a judge on Wednesday upheld a sentence issued four years ago.
Child sexual abuse victims and their advocates took state Senator Kim Ward to task for blocking legislation that would provide a two-year window to sue their alleged abusers.
Victims of child sex abuse are looking for justice and their day in court.
For the first time, prominent Republican state senators on Wednesday put their support behind legislation in Pennsylvania to change the law to allow now-adult victims of child sexual abuse to sue the perpetrators or institutions that did not prevent it when it happened years or decades ago.
The state House of Representatives showed solid support Tuesday for enacting a two-year lawsuit window for child victims of sexual abuse as a regular bill, two weeks after the Legislature gave its first round of approval to a similar constitutional amendment.
Majority Republicans in the state Senate announced Monday they will not employ a rarely used emergency process to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to give victims of child sexual abuse a 2-year window in which to file civil lawsuits.
Pennsylvania lawmakers on Monday launched a rarely used emergency process to amend the state constitution, advancing a proposal that would give victims of child sexual abuse a 2-year window to file otherwise outdated civil lawsuits.
The Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh is disclosing a report of sex abuse against a priest who died in 2019.
An Allegheny County Jail inmate and a woman are facing sexual abuse of children charges after a "disturbing" virtual visit.
A man from McKeesport accused of pretending to be a teen girl online to get sexually explicit photos of minors will spend 18 years behind bars.
A federal appeals court on Tuesday reinstated former Penn State President Graham Spanier's conviction for child endangerment over his handling of a report that former assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky had sexually abused a boy in a team shower.
Tomorrow marks two years since a scathing grand jury report laid out in nauseating detail decades of the sexual abuse of underage victims at the hands of the clergy.
A lawsuit has been filed against the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh alleging that a man was sexually assaulted and raped by a priest when he was an altar boy.
A man from Ross Township was arrested on child sex charges.
The FBI's branch office in Pittsburgh wants to warn people about the dark side of Zoom.
The FBI is warning of a Zoom participant who is broadcasting a video depicting child sexual abuse material.
Cases have been filed for three men who accuse Pittsburgh-area Catholic priests for sexually abusing them.
Senators passed a measure relaxing criminal and civil statutes of limitations in sexual abuse cases where children and young adults are the victims.
State senators are hearing from victims, church advocates, lawyers, and others about whether Pennsylvania should alter rules for child sexual abuse claims that occurred too long ago to file a lawsuit.
A former Philadelphia priest once accused of sex abuse is now facing new charges. Robert Brennan, 81, was arrested earlier Thursday and charged with four counts of making false statements to the FBI.
Michael Smith says he was 11 or 12 and a ward of the state when he was staying at Holy Family Institute.
Sleeping separately may seem like a loss of intimacy but it keeps couples healthy.
The contract could fast-track getting the bridge reopened.
We're in for a stretch of wet weather that kicks off today.
The popular menu item has been discontinued, at least for now.
An 18-year-old was killed and a passenger was injured in a crash on Interstate 79 on Wednesday night.
Sleeping separately may seem like a loss of intimacy but it keeps couples healthy.
The contract could fast-track getting the bridge reopened.
We're in for a stretch of wet weather that kicks off today.
The popular menu item has been discontinued, at least for now.
An 18-year-old was killed and a passenger was injured in a crash on Interstate 79 on Wednesday night.
A bipartisan consensus that Congress should act to toughen regulations on railroads is emerging in the U.S. Senate.
Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh.
Host Heather Abraham is talking with state Sen. Lindsay Williams and Abby Wertz, a local high school student who is making a difference, about making sure students across the state never go hungry.
Grand jury has been probing any involvement by Trump in "hush money" paid by Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 presidential election.
The CEO of Norfolk Southern will face another day of questioning by lawmakers on Capitol Hill following the hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio; KDKA's Jessica Guay reports.
Sneaker company plans to close hundreds of in-mall shops before opening more standalone stores.
A Fine Wine & Good Spirits store is selling everything at 20% off ahead of its last day of business next month.
Tax preparers are putting out the warning -- watch out for taxes you may not even realize you owe.
So far, five cases have been linked to the fruit.
Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.
A sure sign spring has arrived -- there's just 30 days until Kennywood opens for the season!
This week's Waiting Child is Royal! (ID#: C02AC51)
Rania Harris is continuing her series of meatless recipes for the Lenten season.
We're chatting with K&L Gates attorney Natalia Holliday about the Wills for Heroes program, which offers comprehensive estate planning for first responders.
PTL's Daisy Jade visits the Pittsburgh Drone Masters and club president Daniel Calig to find out more about their fun learning and racing opportunities!
You may have gotten a call or a letter in the mail: a cash offer to buy your house even though it's not for sale.
Developers said the city's sending out the wrong message.
Recently, three local Jehovah's Witnesses -- two from Butler County, one from Allegheny County -- were indicted on charges of sexually abusing children.
The city promised a program billed as a way to keep funding the police while giving them help to address problems outside their skill set.
Trains carrying volatile and often toxic fuels and chemicals rumble through the Pittsburgh region every day.
Allegheny County council members are sharing a strong message to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency about lowering soot pollution standards.
The Center for Disease Control is expressing concern over a new fungus that's growing, and it's now in Pennsylvania.
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
Several pop-up events across Allegheny County will distribute free naloxone to help decrease overdoses.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration issued an alert Monday about the widespread threat of fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a veterinary tranquilizer also commonly known as "tranq" or "tranq dope."
Jeff Carter had a pair of goals, Sidney Crosby scored on a nifty backhand shot in the second period to reach the 30-goal mark for an 11th season and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Colorado Avalanche 5-2.
Play the Bracket Challenge on KDKA.com.
Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC and Pittsburgh's CW have entered a partnership for the 2023 season
Penn State is reportedly looking for a new men's basketball coach.
Roberto Clemente already has his own day in Major League Baseball, but three lawmakers want to cement Sept. 15 as Roberto Clemente Day in Pennsylvania.
Sneaker company plans to close hundreds of in-mall shops before opening more standalone stores.
Norfolk Southern's CEO is offering support for some parts of a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill to put tougher safety regulations on railroads.
Not long after the Ohio train derailment, pro-Russian voices on Twitter began spreading anti-U.S. propaganda about the incident.
Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break.
Eleven of the biggest banks in the country announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank on Thursday, in an effort to stop the California-based bank from becoming the third bank to fail in less than a week.
Just 30 days away from opening Day at Kennywood, the park is buzzing with activity to get things ready for the 125th season.
Hanks, 66, will be the principal speaker at Harvard's 372nd Commencement, which will be held in Tercentenary Theater on May 25.
Pittsburgh is one of 13 cities Peter Gabriel is adding to his massive tour.
Comedians Steve Martin and Martin Short are bringing their tour to Pittsburgh in September.
The actor's death was confirmed to CBS News by two of his representatives.
So, what are the benefits of a "sleep divorce" and will it lead to a loss of intimacies? KDKA's John Shumway continues his research.
While it's not an actual divorce, it means sleeping separately. KDKA's John Shumway spoke with a couple of experts on the benefits.
Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smiley’s forecast!
Pittsburgh City Council gave preliminary approval for a contract that could fast track the reopening of the Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge. KDKA's Chris DeRose has the details.
The popular Eat'n Park dessert is no longer on the menu.
The 2023 Pittsburgh International Auto Show cruised into the David L. Lawrence Convention Center on Feb. 17 for a weekend of fun and automobiles.
The McKeesport community came together Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, to say a final farewell to fallen police officer Sean Sluganski, who was killed in the line of duty.
A train derailment caused a massive fire caused in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 3, 2023.
The Steelers started out with a 2-6 record before going 7-2 down the stretch to finish 9-8, just missing out on making the playoffs.
Hundreds of law enforcement officials attended the funeral for Brackenridge Police Chief Justin McIntire at Mt. St. Peter Roman Catholic Church in New Kensington on Jan. 11, 2023.