Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Did your doctor touch you inappropriately?

Patients place immense trust in their doctors and healthcare providers. This trust is foundational to receiving proper care and treatment. Unfortunately, there may be instances...

A Notorious Catholic Priest in Maine is Defrocked, But...

Anthony Cipolle may no longer wear a collar or call himself a priest. Maine Catholic officials are now reportedly finished with their LEGAL obligations to...

What are the rights of the victim of sexual...

Sexual assault is a grave violation that impacts countless individuals across Florida. Victims of sexual assault in Florida have specific rights that protect their dignity,...

Palmetto Pastor Jonathan Elwing Charged with 18 Felonies for...

Jonathan Elwing, a senior pastor of Palm View First Baptist Church in Palmetto, Florida, was arrested by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office on June 21, 2024, after...

Is there a time limit for filing a sexual...

Sexual abuse within the church is a painful reality that many survivors have faced. It is essential to acknowledge their bravery in coming forward and...

Another Dangerous Fresno Priest: Father Ramon Salvador Gomez

It leaves us scratching our collective heads as we just posted about another predator priest, but as best we can tell, not a single US TV...

Why Diocesan Review Boards Matter in Sexual Abuse Cases

The Fresno Diocesan abuse review board has seven members. At least four are retired, and at least five are grandparents. At least six have been married for an average...

Clermont Acupuncturist Andrew Walsh Arrested for Sexual Battery on...

Andrew Walsh, an acupuncturist in Clermont, Florida, was arrested on July 2, 2024, on sexual battery charges. Walsh, 52, has been accused of inappropriately touching...

Can doctors have sexual relationships with patients?

Imagine trusting your health to a medical professional, only to have that trust shattered by inappropriate sexual advances. Sadly, this scenario happens more often than...