Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Fr. William J. Kiefer – Diocese of Syracuse

Father William J. KieferOrdained: 1930s-1940s Dead: 1990 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father William J. Kiefer: The Diocese of Syracuse filed for...

James Francis Purtell – Diocese of Syracuse

James Francis Purtell Assignment History: 1970s-1980s: St. John the Evangelist (Binghamton, NY) 1970s-1980s: Seton Catholic Central (Binghamton, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against James...

The Very Real Problem of Sexual Abuse in the...

Wrestling may be best known for its entertainment value and its pre-determined outcomes.  But right now the entire wrestling industry is deal with a very...

What Do You Need to Know About the Compensation...

On June 25, 2020, the long-awaited fund to compensate victims of Jeffrey Epstein opened.  Claims packets will be mailed to all previously-identified victims.  Those who...

Fr. Alfred Murphy (Augustinian) – Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Alfred Murphy Ordained: 1956 Removed: 1992 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Alfred Murphy: Fr. Alfred Murphy was ordained a priest...

Fr. Anthony Ocloo – Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Anthony Ocloo Ordained: 1992 Removed: 2005 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Anthony Ocloo: Fr. Anthony Ocloo was ordained a priest...

Fr. Anthony Failla – Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Anthony FaillaOrdained: 1956 Removed: 2002 Died: 2018 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Anthony Failla: According to media reports, in 1996,...

Fr. Edwin J. Collins – Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Edwin J. CollinsOrdained: 1954 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Edwin J Collins: According to media reports, in 1998, Fr. Edwin...

Fr. Francis Nelson – Diocese of Brooklyn

Father Francis Nelson Ordained: 1989 Assigned as follows: Summary of Abuse Allegations against Father Francis Nelson: Fr. Francis Nelson was ordained a priest in the...