Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Federal Judge Sets Final Filing Deadline in Vermont Diocese...

On Thursday, a federal bankruptcy court judge ordered that all sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont must be filed with the bankruptcy court no later...

Prominent Crown Heights Yeshiva Faces Lawsuit Over Childhood Sexual...

A former student of a well-known Brooklyn yeshiva alleges that he was sexually assaulted by another yeshiva student “nearly daily” for half a year when...

A Quarter Century of Secrecy by Louisiana Bishops

We’ll end on a positive note here: In just a few days, Fr. Hecker is scheduled to be sentenced. Earlier this month, he pleaded guilty to several child sex...

Uncovering the Truth: Key Findings from the Debevoise Report...

In December 2024, the Debevoise & Plimpton LLP report on Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, New York, revealed shocking findings regarding the school’s handling of sexual abuse allegations. This...

How can abuse survivors cope during legal proceedings?

Pursuing legal action as an abuse survivor takes courage and strength. While it’s an important step toward healing, the process can strain your mental health....

Finally, Some Encouraging News Regarding Sexual Abuse is on...

It’s not often we get some good news in the realm of sexual abuse. But recently, there have been a few developments in the often-grim...

Prominent Luxury Real Estate Brokers in NYC & Miami–...

On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, the Alexander Brothers—Oren, Tal, & Alon—were taken into custody on federal sex trafficking charges in New York City and Florida....

Tallahassee Church Employee Arrested on Charges of Sexual Assault...

Hunter Eubanks, a 30-year-old Baptist church employee, was arrested by the Leon County Sheriff’s Office on December 4, 2024, on multiple charges of sexual assault, including battery...

One More San Diego Predator Priest to Disclose: Fr....

The good news is that a number of the most prolific and problematic San Diego predator priests are dead. The bad news, though, is that...