Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Miami-Dade Massage Therapist Georges Plummer Arrested on Sexual Battery...

Miami-Dade Police arrested 29-year-old massage therapist Georges Plummer after a female client reported she was sexually assaulted by Plummer on Monday, April 1, 2014 at...

Sacramento Diocese Officially Files for Bankruptcy Protection in the...

This is not an April Fool’s joke; it was announced in December 2023 that the Sacramento Diocese decided to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and now, as of today,...

The Controversy Unfolds: Twice-Accused Priest Back in Action, Sparks...

In a surprising twist, Fr. Daniel McCarthy, a twice-accused Chicago priest, is now back on the job after facing two accusations of sexual assault. That’s worrisome,...

Navigating Difficult Conversations: Why It’s Essential to Ask Loved...

In an era where accessing information is merely a few clicks away, resources like “Six Questions To Ask Your Child If You Think They Are Being...

Mr. Michael O’Brien – Diocese of Erie

Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Mr. Michael O’Brien Mr. Michael O’Brien worked in the Diocese of Erie for several years as a teacher in...

Fr. Robert F. Bower – Diocese of Erie

Father Robert F. Bower Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1959 Placed on Leave: 1999 Resigned: 2002 Died: 2020 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against...

Fr. John Hagerty – Diocese of Erie

Father John Hagerty Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1955 Retired: 2005 Died: 2013 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Fr. John Hagerty: Fr. John...

Black survivors of clergy sexual abuse

The struggles of Black people who have survived sexual abuse by Catholic clergy in Florida and around the country are often not seen or talked...

Fr. Michael Allison – Diocese of Erie

Father Michael Allison Diocese of Erie Ordained: 1991 Died: 2020 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Fr. Michael Allison: Fr. Michael Allison was...