Sexual Abuse Law Blog

New Report Confirms Clergy Abuse Cover Up in Florida

The first news accounts start with this fact: Florida state officials have just finished their investigation into Catholic clergy child sex crimes and cover ups....

The Untold Truth of Sexual Abuse by Clergy in...

Imagine that, using a small sleight of hand, you could effectively deny about a third of everything that you’ve ever done wrong. Imagine that, with...

Three Anti-Child Politicians Who Should Have Lost on Election...

Three anti-child politicians who should have lost on Tuesday A progressive Kansas man. A controversial Georgia woman. A conservative Missouri politician. All three won elective...

Br. Tom Thing – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Brother Tom Thing Ordained: Unknown Left Order: 2004 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Brother Tom Thing: Brother Tom Thing was a member...

Fr. Carlton E. Whitten – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Carlton Whitten Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Jesuits) Ordained: 1961 Removed: 2007 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Carlton Whitten: Father Carlton...

Fr. Edward E. Shimmaly – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Edward Shimmaly Ordained: 1961 Died: 1999 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Edward E. Shimmaly: Father Edward Shimmaly was a military...

Fr. Fidencio Simon Silva-Flores – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Fidencio Simon Silva-Flores Ordained: 1978 Removed: 1998 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Fidencio Simon Silva-Flores: Father Fidencio Silva-Flores (aka Fidencio...

Fr. Michael Edwin Wempe – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Michael Edwin Wempe Ordained: 1966 Removed: 2002 Laicized: 2006 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Michael Edwin Edwin Wempe: According to...

Fr. Carl M. Sutphin – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Father Carl Sutphin Ordained: 1958 Removed: 2002 Laicized: 2005 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Carl Sutphin: According to media reports, Father...