Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Former Abercrombie CEO Mike Jeffries Arrested on Sex Trafficking...

On Tuesday, October 22, 2024, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, Mike Jeffries, was arrested on sex trafficking and interstate prostitution charges. Jeffries, 80, was arrested in...

An Inside Look at Vermont’s Former Bishop Christopher Coyne

“If only a list of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor had been released 15 years ago, perhaps we would be...

Riviera Beach Pastor Phegel Pierre Louis is Under Investigation...

astor Pheguel Pierre Louis of the Evangelical Church of the New Jerusalem in Riviera Beach is under investigation again after being convicted of sexual assault last year....

New Lawsuit Reveals Two Former Indiana University Basketball Players...

A new class-action lawsuit was filed on October 16, 2024, against Indiana University in the US District Court for Southern Indiana by two former students...

Don’t Let Someones Appearance Fool You; Anyone is Capable...

Abusers come in all shapes and sizes. If you’ve ever heard someone say, “He’s in a wheelchair. He couldn’t hurt anybody.” or “The guy is old and frail....

Middle School Teacher and Coach Christopher Chell Sentenced After...

In March of 2024, Christopher Chell, a 46-year-old middle school teacher and Athletic Director at St. Patrick’s Interparish School located on Northeast 16th Avenue in Gainesville, was arrested...

How your vigilance can safeguard your young athlete

Sports offer children incredible opportunities for growth, friendship and physical development. Yet the safety of young athletes must remain paramount. As a parent or guardian,...

Miami Massage Therapist Leandro Pardo Fuentes Arrested for Sexual...

On October 3, 2024, massage therapist Leandro Pardo-Fuentes of Miami, Florida, was arrested after allegations were made by a female client that she was sexually assaulted by Pardo-Fuentes...

Two of Vermont’s Worst Predator Priests

Nearly 50 clerics in the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont (which covers the entire state) have been publicly accused of molesting kids. A surprisingly high percentage of them became...