Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Louisiana Lawmakers Paved Way for Civil Claims; Now Let’s...

We at Horowitz Law are experienced in getting justice for people who are sexually abused. That’s done in the civil realm, in which those who...

Norwich (CT) Diocese is latest to seek Chapter 11...

On Thursday, July 15, 2021, the Diocese of Norwich filed for Chapter 11 federal bankruptcy protection, becoming the latest in a slew of Catholic dioceses to do...

Jacksonville Youth Pastor Jeff Bedwell Arrested on Child Sex...

FORMER YOUTH PASTOR ARRESTED FOR CHILD SEX ABUSE IN JACKSONVILLE A former Jacksonville youth pastor is in jail and facing multiple felony charges. In early...

Fr. Bryan James Fontenot – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. Bryan James Fontenot Diocese of Baton Rouge Ordained: 1981 Assigned as Follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr. Bryan James Fontenot: Fr. Bryan...

Fr. Carmelo Camenzuli – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. Carmelo Camenzuli Diocese of Baton Rouge (Extern Priest, Arequipa, Peru) Ordained: 1966 Died: 1998 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Fr....

Fr. Daniel Michael Drinan – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. Daniel Michael Drinan Diocese of Baton Rouge (Claretians) Ordained: 1977 Left Diocese of Baton Rouge: 1979 Removed from ministry: 2002 Expulsion: 2006 Laicized: 2014...

Fr. Finbar “Barry” Coyle – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. Finbar “Barry” Coyle Diocese of Baton Rouge (Order of Friars Minor) Ordained: 1958 Died: 1991 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against...

Fr. James Preston Clement – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. James Preston Clement Diocese of Baton Rouge Ordained: 1945 Retired from priesthood: 1988 Died: 2001 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against...

Fr. John Coyne – Diocese of Baton Rouge

Fr. John Coyne Diocese of Baton Rouge (Josephite Fathers) Ordained: 1941 Left Diocese of Baton Rouge: 1977 Died: 1981 Assigned as Follows: Summary of Sexual...