Sexual Abuse Law Blog
July 2026
Father Mario Bordignon – Diocese of Providence
Father Mario Bordignon Religious Order: Scalabrinians / Pious Society of the Missionaries of St. Charles Ordained: 1950 Status: Accused Deceased: 1992 Assignment History Summary of...
July 2026
Father Roger E. Belhumeur – Diocese of Providence
Father Roger E. Belhumeur Ordained: 1961 Status: Accused Deceased: 2010 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Roger E. Belhumeur Father Roger E....
July 2026
Father Francis Xavier Battel – Diocese of Providence
Father Francis Xavier Battel Ordained: 1957 Status: Accused; left ministry in 1969 Deceased: 1977 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Francis Xavier...
June 2026
Father Robert W. Barnes – Diocese of Providence
Father Robert W. Barnes (De La Salle Christian Brothers) Also Known As: Br. Peter Barnes Religious Order: De La Salle Christian Brothers Ordained: 1980 Status:...
June 2026
Father Daniel Azzarone – Diocese of Providence
Father Daniel Azzarone, Jr. Ordained: 1978 Status: Convicted; laicized in 2009 Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Daniel Azzarone Father...
June 2026
Brother Roger C. Argencourt – Diocese of Providence
Brother Roger C. Argencourt (Brothers of the Sacred Heart) Also Known As: Bro. Odillion, S.C. Vows: First Vows in 1959, Final Vows in 1965 Status:...
June 2026
Father John C. Allard – Diocese of Providence
Msgr. John C. Allard Ordained: 1975 Status: Removed from ministry in 2013 Deceased: 2018 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John C. Allard...
June 2026
Broward County Nurse Yordy Brito Aguila’s Licenses Suspended Following...
On June 25, 2026, the Florida Department of Health issued an Emergency Suspension Order against the nursing licenses of Yordy Brito Aguila following allegations that...
June 2026
AI-Generated Sexual Abuse Images Explained
Artificial intelligence has changed the way people communicate, work, and share information online. It has also created new and deeply harmful tools for abuse. Sexually...