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Friday, April 05, 2013  An investigation into how The Citadel handled a complaint that a former camp counselor molested boys finds no conspiracy on the part of the school, but instead shows an inadequate probe into the complaint.

Friday, January 25, 2013  A lawsuit alleging mistreatment of a disabled student in the Beaufort County School District has been settled with the student and his mother receiving about $37,000.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Columbia police officials have arrested a man accused of sexually molesting young girls in the Midlands.

Friday, October 19, 2012  Scout "perversion" files from 1959-1985 show local officials helped hush up some abuse cases

Friday, September 14, 2012  A former Winthrop basketball player accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge and received probation.

Friday, January 20, 2012  A Camden man has been charged with molesting two small children after his girlfriend notified the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office.

Thursday, January 12, 2012  A second lawsuit has been filed against a Summerville private school that once employed a man now charged with molesting nine boys.

Monday, March 07, 2011  AP exclusive: Priests accused of sexual abuse live unmonitored in communities across California and throughout other states.

Thursday, November 26, 2009  Authorities say a 71-year-old man faces five sexual assault counts after children he molested more than a decade ago came forward.

Saturday, November 14, 2009  A man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old while working on Clemson University's campus this summer.