Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Know the warning signs of child grooming

Kids are often told to stay away from strangers. However, strangers are rarely the people who sexually abuse them. They’re often people your child trust...

St. Augustine Massage Therapist Michael Francis Taylor’s License Revoked...

On November 18, 2024, the Florida Department of Health’s Board of Massage Therapy issued a Final Order revoking the massage therapy license of Michael Francis...

How sexual abuse survivors can sue anonymously

Survivors of sexual abuse who sue their perpetrators may worry how the publicity of their case could affect them. Since survivors can endure violence, harassment,...

New FBI Investigation Into Sex Crimes Involving New Orleans...

Last week, some unusual news broke that the FBI is investigating clergy sex crimes, church corruption, and cover-ups in the New Orleans Archdiocese. Let us preface that it...

What is childhood sexual abuse?

Many Florida residents are survivors of childhood sexual abuse. These horrific acts of violence can take many forms. Survivors have the right to hold their...

Naples Massage Therapist Ernesto Piloto Garcia Gets License Restricted...

On June 28, 2002, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued an Emergency Order of the license of massage therapist, Ernesto Piloto Garcia, prohibiting his...

Clergy sexual abusers made their home in Florida

Many retired people have chosen to make their home in Florida, and clergymen are no exception. However, some of the priests who have chosen to...

Former Sarasota Bishop Henry Lee Porter Sentenced to Life...

On June 21, 2022, Henry Lee Porter Sr., the former bishop of a Sarasota evangelical church, Westcoast Center for Human Development, began his week-long trial...

Fr. David Ghiorso – Archdiocese of San Francisco |...

Father David Ghiorso Archdiocese of San Francisco Ordained: 1981 Leave of Absence: 2021 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father David Ghiorso: Fr. David...