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Michael Shine's abuse was a 'well known, open secret', says victim. A Commission of Investigation is the 'only way I can ever get justice'. Too many secrets have been buried, blocked and hidden.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Gerard Murray was just four years old when he says he was sexually abused by...
Aug 18, 2024
60 years on from the first alleged Sexual Assaults by the disgraced doctor Michael Shine. A group of victims speak out for the first time.
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] A group calling for a public inquiry into one of Ireland’s most prolific...
Aug 18, 2024
Taoiseach says "His victims have today spoken with courage and in a vivid manner and I want to thank them for that. I think their intervention is really important."
By Eoin English - Irish Examiner - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] The Taoiseach says the Government will “reflect” on calls from victims of one...
Aug 18, 2024
'He was too revered': Victim believes Shine's crimes against children were overlooked
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] Ian Armstrong believes Michael Shine’s sexual crimes against young boys went...
Aug 18, 2024
Michael Shine was convicted for assaulting 9 boys. But that’s not the full story...
By Sinead O'Carroll - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IREALND] - [Michael Shine] Michael Shine is one of those names that you probably...
Aug 18, 2024
'I shouldn't have to waive my anonymity but the truth matters' Larry Torris insists that a #PublicInquiry into the events that surround Shine’s reign of terror is essential
By Saoirse McGarrigle - The Journal - 19/08/2024 - [IRELAND] One of Michael Shine’s youngest alleged victims says he doesn’t believe in...
Aug 18, 2024
Doctors and nurses accused of rape left free to work in NHS
By Rebecca Thomas & Tara Cobham - The Independent - 13.08.2024 - [UK] - [Prevention] Almost 250 medics facing sexual assault or rape...
Aug 12, 2024
New Zealand inquiry finds 200,000 abused in care
By RTE News - 24/07/2024 - [NEW ZEALAND] - [PREVENTION] New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has apologised and promised reforms...
Jul 24, 2024
Book shines light on sexual assault and harassment in medicine
By Amanda Sheppeard - Medical Republic - 18.07.2024 - [International] - [Prevention] Professor Louise Stone’s mission to keep the...
Jul 22, 2024
Doctor convicted of rape appears in court again
By Max Becker - 22.07.2024 - ASB Zeitung - [GERMANY] - [Unknown Doctor] Approximately one year after the verdict against a doctor for...
Jul 22, 2024
Physician's licence revoked for sexual abuse
By Bill Kaufmann - Calgary Herarld - 16.07.2024 - [CANADA] - [ Phu Truong Vu] A Calgary doctor found guilty of improperly touching two...
Jul 15, 2024
Doctor on $1m bail after alleged abuse of two patients
By Miklos Bolza - 9News - 15.07.2024 - {Australia] - [ Ahmed Al-Sudani] A doctor accused of sexually abusing two patients has been barred...
Jul 15, 2024
Board reinstates doctor’s license after conviction for assaulting patient
By Clark Kauffman - Capital Dispatch - 10.07.2024 - [USD] - [Dr. V K] The Iowa Board of Medicine has agreed to reinstate the license of a...
Jul 9, 2024
Nurses accused of rape and child abuse free to practise as ‘toxic’ watchdog turned blind eye
By Rebecca Thomas The Independent - 09.07.2024 - [UK] - [Prevention] An explosive review of the nursing watchdog has found a toxic and...
Jul 8, 2024
Doctor Charged With Forcible Sexual Abuse
By Jessica Miller - Salt Lake Tribune - 29.06.2024 - [USA] - [ David Broadbent] David Broadbent was charged Thursday with forcible...
Jun 28, 2024
Women sexually assaulted by Manitoba doctor call for accountability
By Danton Unger - CTV News - 28.06.2024 - [USA] - [Arcel Bissonnette] Through tears, several women who were sexually assaulted by a...
Jun 25, 2024
Vulnerability of the patient should not be used as a weapon
By Swasti Chaturvedi - Verdictum - [INDIA] - [Prevention] Dr. Chethan Kumar S. v. State of Karnataka (Neutral Citation: 2024:KHC:19526)...
Jun 13, 2024
Minister receives final report from inquiry into historical abuse
By Ailbhe Conneely - RTE News - 07/06/2024 - [PREVENTION] - [IRELAND] The final report of a scoping inquiry into historical sexual abuse...
Jun 6, 2024
Irish Medical Council publishes new sanctions guidance
By IMC Editorial Staff - Irish Medical Council - 31/05/2024 - [PREVENTION] New guidance to assist the Medical Council in making decisions...
Jun 6, 2024
Gynecologist to be indicted following accusations he sexually abused patients
By Editorial Staff - Times of Israel - 04/06/2024 - [Guy Rofe] - [ISRAEL] The state has decided to move forward with charges against a...
Jun 3, 2024
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