Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Former University of Miami Urologist Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy Accused...

A former University of Miami urologist and medical school professor is facing serious criminal allegations that he sexually assaulted male medical students and trainees while...

Brother John Walderman – Diocese of Providence

Brother John Walderman Religious Order: Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC) Status: Accused / Criminal Charges Dismissed Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations...

Father Armand Ventre – Diocese of Providence

Father Armand Ventre Ordained: 1957 Status: Acquitted / Credibly Accused Deceased: 1999 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Armand Ventre Father Armand...

Father Biagio Samuel Turillo – Diocese of Providence

Father Biagio Samuel Turillo Ordained: 1946 Status: Accused / Suspended from Ministry Deceased: 2023 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Biagio Samuel...

Father Paul Tousignant – Diocese of Providence

Father Paul Tousignant Ordained: 1951 Status: Accused / Laicized Deceased: 1987 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul Tousignant Father Paul Tousignant...

Father John Tormey – Diocese of Providence

Father John Tormey Ordained: 1967 Status: Accused Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Tormey Father John Tormey was ordained...

Rhode Island’s Two-Year Window to Sue for Clergy Abuse:...

For many survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Rhode Island, the courthouse doors stayed closed for years. A new state law reopens them, but only...

Father Peter Tedeschi – Diocese of Providence

Father Peter Tedeschi Ordained: 1960 Status: Publicly Accused Deceased: 1986 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Peter Tedeschi Father Peter Tedeschi was...

Father William Tanguay – Diocese of Providence

Father William Tanguay Ordained: 1969 Status: Settled / Removed from Ministry Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William Tanguay Father...