Horowitz Law filed a sex abuse lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Miami after Fr. Jean Claude Philippe sexually assaulted a woman in his parish. Jean Claude Philippe was found guilty and sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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Deacon Rogelio Vega – Diocese of Brooklyn
The Diocese of Brooklyn officially began the process of permanently removing the former St. Sebastian Church deacon from all ministry after Fr. Vega pleaded guilty to coercing multiple teenagers into sexual acts.
You Don’t Have to Be Catholic to Care. Sexual Abuse Affects Every Religion
You Don’t Have to Be Catholic to Care. Sexual Abuse Affects Every Religion. Whatever your religion may be, knowing right from wrong should be in everyone’s rule book.
Tampa Teacher Jamie Melton Arrested for Sexually Battering a Student
On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Jamie Melton, a Tampa school teacher, was arrested and charged with sexual battery by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Attorney General Report on Clergy Abuse & Cover Up Disappoints
The more we read the just-released report by Florida state authorities into Catholic child sex crimes and cover ups, the more disappointed we are at Horowitz Law. Here are some of the reasons why: —-Unlike reports issued in other states, Florida officials refused to make even one recommendation to reduce the chances of abuse and cover up in the future…
Three Anti-Child Politicians Who Should Have Lost on Election Day
Three anti-child politicians who should have lost on Tuesday A progressive Kansas man. A controversial Georgia woman. A conservative Missouri politician. All three won elective office this past Election Day. And all three have troubling records with or on sexual abuse. A newcomer to politics, Aaron Coleman just won a spot in the Kansas House of Representatives. The trouble is,…
What is Going On With Controversial Governor Brian Kemp and the Massage Industry?
You may feel like “Enough! I’m sick of hearing about this pandemic!” But please bear with us here. This is more about abuse than disease. Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is letting some businesses reopen, including nail salons, bowling alleys, gyms and massage parlors. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/04/21/coronavirus-georgia-reopening-economy-draws-backlash-excitement/2995845001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/22/coronairus-trump-disagrees-georgia-gov-brian-kemp-reopening/3008524001/ Massage parlors? Really? Here’s a challenge: Can you think of a riskier business to re-open…