Sexual Abuse Law Blog
March 2020
Dioceses. Boy Scouts. USA Gymnastics: The Real Reason They’re...
Increasingly, venerable institutions like the Boy Scouts, the USA Gymnastics and Catholic dioceses say they are going into bankruptcy because of child sex abuse and...
March 2020
Five years ago, “Spotlight” rocked film audiences
Five years ago, “Spotlight” rocked film audiences And it’s worth watching a second (or 3rd, 4th) time! This is the five year anniversary of the...
March 2020
Fr. John Paul Blankenship – Diocese of Richmond
Father John Paul Blankenship Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1963 Removed: 2002 Laicized: Unknown Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John Paul Blankenship:...
March 2020
Happy Women’s History Month!
Happy Women’s History Month! Here’s a shout-out to just a few notable women who have made or are making our society a safer place for...
March 2020
Fr. John E. Leonard – Diocese of Richmond
Father John E. Leonard Diocese of Richmond Ordained: 1965 Removed: 2004 Died: 2015 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father John E. Leonard:...
March 2020
Fr. Robert Yurgel – Diocese of Charlotte
Father Robert Yurgel Diocese of Charlotte (Capuchin Franciscans) Ordained: 1996 Removed: 2008 Convicted: 2009 Assigned as follows: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Robert...
March 2020
Fr. Michael Madden – Diocese of Burlington
Father Michael Madden Diocese of Burlington Ordained: 1970 Removed: 1988 Died: 2000 Assignment History Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father Michael Madden: Father Michael K....
March 2020
Resources Available for Sexual Abuse Survivors
Some resources you’re probably not aware of. . . . Know someone who suffered or is suffering harassment (or worse) on a college campus? Here’s...
February 2020
Coaches Crossing Boundaries
COACHES Here’s the trouble with detecting sexually abusive coaches and trainers. Their jobs often require them to physically touch kids. That means it’s sometimes tougher...