Sexual Abuse Law Blog

How an Institution’s First Response to Sexual Abuse Reports...

When an institution or employer is hit with a report of suspected child sexual assault, generally speaking, you can tell a lot about that institution...

Fr. Samuel Lupico – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Samuel Lupico Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1965 Leave: 2022 Died January 6, 2025 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Samuel Lupico:...

Fr. George Loskarn – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father George Loskarn Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1965 Leave: 2002 Died: 2014 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father George Loskarn: Fr. George...

Fr. Anthony Lorento – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Anthony Lorento   Archdiocese of Baltimore/Pallottine Ordained: 1972 Leave: 1998 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Anthony Lorento: Fr. Anthony Lorento...

Does Church Bankruptcy Equal Fairness, or is It the...

Catholic dioceses across the United States are considering or already taking steps toward declaring bankruptcy (Chapter 11), partly in response to a flood of sexual...

The New Orleans Archdiocese Is Making Headlines Once Again

There’s been a lot of news lately about clergy sex crimes and cover-ups in Louisiana, especially in the New Orleans Archdiocese. Let’s start with the...

Fr. Robert Lochner – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Robert Lochner Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1956 Died: 1967 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Robert Lochner: Fr. Robert Lochner was...

Maryland Attorney General Seeks $1.2 million to Expand Investigations...

Maryland may have paved the way or at least lit a fire under law enforcement officials across the US. In 24 US states, the highest...

Fr. John Lippold – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father John Lippold Archdiocese of Baltimore Ordained: 1957 Removed: 2011 Died: 2016 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father John Lippold: Fr. John...