Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Massage Envy Employee Leonard Manuel Lopez de la Torre...

On August 2, 2022, a St. Petersburg massage therapist, Leonard Manuel Lopez De La Torre, was arrested after reports were made that he sexually assaulted a...

Judge to set new filing deadline for adults sexually...

Judge’s Ruling Provides a Brief, Temporary Window for Some Additional Claims to be Filed in Diocese’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Following the passage of a new...

When Your Massage Therapist Acts Inappropriately: What to Do...

Knowing what to do if a massage therapist is inappropriate can feel impossible in the moment, especially when you went in expecting care and relief....

One step forward, one step back in the battle...

One step forward, one step back, that’s how it sometimes feels in the battle to stop child sexual assault in the church. Unfortunately, Horowitz Law...

Judging a papal apology – actions do speak louder...

When judging a Papal apology, sincerity and follow-up are key. Pope Francis has gotten wall-to-wall news coverage with what’s been called his ‘apology tour’ in...

School bus driver, John Robert White, arrested for allegedly...

On June 10, 2022, Washington County school bus driver, John Robert White of Vernon, Florida, was arrested on multiple charges of lewd and lascivious behavior on a...

Red flags and disturbing trends found in the Catholic...

Last year, an article about a small, obscure Catholic monastery overseas was released that disclosed numerous red flags and disturbing trends found in the Catholic church that...

Massage Therapist Youssef Habbouli Gets License Restricted Due to...

On July 29, 2022, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued an Emergency Order restricting the massage therapist license of Youssef Habbouli after an alleged sexual assault complaint was...

Reporting sex abuse to your church? Ask these questions...

A church is a place people should feel loved, cared for and supported by the clergy who run it. Sadly, some church staff use their...