Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Br. Didicus Clavel – Province of Santa Barbara

Brother Didicus Clavel Franciscan Friar/Province of Santa Barbara Ordained: Unknown Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Brother Didicus Clavel Br. Didicus Clavel was a...

Br. Charles “Jude” Ruetten – Diocese of Stockton

Br. Charles “Jude” Ruetten Diocese of Stockton (Franciscan) Ordained: 1956 Left Order: 1967 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Brother Charles “Jude” Ruetten Charles...

Facts about sexual abuse in youth sports in Florida

Many young athletes play some form of organized sport in Florida. Colleges often employ highly vetted individuals to train and coach these athletes. While most...

Br. Frank Ivey – Archdiocese of San Francisco

Br. Frank Ivey Archdiocese of San Francisco (Franciscan) Ordained: 1976 Left Order: 2016 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Brother Frank Ivey: Brother Frank Ivey was...

Br. Carmelo Garcia – Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Br. Carmelo Garcia Archdiocese of Los Angeles (Franciscan) Ordained: 1988 Left Province: 1989 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Brother Carmelo Garcia: A native...

Br. Santiago Almaguer – Diocese of Las Cruces

Brother Santiago Almaguer Diocese of Las Cruces (Franciscan) Ordained: 1975 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Brother Santiago Almaguer: A native of Mexico, Br....

Br. Ronald Gordon Drum – Diocese of Monterey

Brother Ronald “Gordon” Drum Diocese of Monterey Ordained: 1954 Died: 2010 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Ronald Gordon Drum Brother Ronald “Gordon”...

An Especially Sad Catholic Bankruptcy

Amidst dozens of lawsuits regarding clergy sex abuse and cover-up, the Franciscan Friars Province of Santa Barbara has filed for Chapter 11 protection in federal court. This...

Live With No Regrets: A Few Things All Sexual...

Regret is often referred to as a feeling of sadness or disappointment over something that one has or hasn’t done. In the context of child...