Abused in Scouting News

California Scouting Victims Have Renewed Chance at Justice California may face an overwhelming number of lawsuits from sexual abuse victims across the state with the passing of a new law that alters previous statute of limitations. Hundreds of men claiming abuse by Boy Scouts of America leaders in California are among the many who have […]

Lawyers Say More Scouting Abuse Survivors are Coming Forward Hundreds of lawsuits from former Boy Scouts claim they were sexually abused while in Boy Scouts of America (BSA) programs. Two men from the Los Angeles area join their voices, saying they were abused by Boy Scout leaders in their youth, as well. "He said he […]

A lawsuit filed Monday accuses the Boy Scouts of America of failing to protect a former Scout from sexual abuse at the hands of his Scouting leader. The anonymous plaintiff joins nearly 800 men across the U.S. who claim they were molested and abused by leaders within the Boy Scouts and had their abuse covered […]

On August 6 in Washington DC, Abused in Scouting's (AIS) legal team plans to announce the first case filed against the Boy Scouts of America in a landmark press conference. For anyone wanting to attend the event, please read the media advisory linked below, which includes a QR code necessary to attend the press conference: […]

Army Col. Kathryn A. Spletstoser claims Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, commander of the United States Strategic Command, sexually abused her multiple times in 2017. The New York Times reports Gen. Hypten, who was recently nominated by President Trump for the position of vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, allegedly assaulted Col. […]

More horror stories of alleged Boy Scouts of America sexual abuse come into the light as abuse survivors come forward to share their testimonies and seek justice and healing. On Jul 25, Today Show aired an in-depth interview with two former Boy Scouts who are calling out the Boy Scouts of America for not adequately […]

Boy Scouts of America Chief Executive Michael Surbaugh recently wrote a letter to Congress confirming that in the past the BSA allowed credibly accused sexual abusers to return to Scouting. Christian Boone of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reveals how this admission may revive movements in Georgia to change laws that prevent child sex abuse survivors to […]

Abused in Scouting’s clients reported a massive total of 249 locations where they claim to have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the Boy Scouts of America. Abusedinscouting.com recently revealed the shocking data to the public, encouraging other survivors of BSA sex abuse to come forward if they see their troop/camp […]

The first-hand account of a former Boy Scout molested by his Scoutmaster reveals the deep-rooted fear and trauma sexual abuse survivors wrestle with for decades after their abuse. “But only by coming forward can reform be possible,” says James Kretschmer in his testimony, spurring other sexual abuse survivors to share their stories to work towards […]

Abused in Scouting's lawyers' address the Boy Scouts of America's potential move towards declaring bankruptcy in a recent press release. The BSA declaring bankruptcy could deprive hundreds of BSA sex abuse victims their day in court and the chance to pursue legal action against their abusers. Read the full release by following the link below: […]