Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Dozens of New Michigan Predators are ‘Outed’

Four down, three to go for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. There are seven Catholic dioceses in her state. Now, Nessel has finished investigating clergy sex...

Bishops Still Can’t Even Use the Right Words Regarding...

There has been much has been written over the years about the antiseptic and deceptive language that church officials use when discussing abuses and cover-ups...

Ft. Lauderdale Tennis Coach Daniel James Riggs Arrested on...

On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, Ft. Lauderdale tennis coach Daniel James Briggs was arrested on federal child sex abuse charges. Riggs is the grandson of...

Lessons to be Learned from UK & French Assault...

This week in France, a verdict is expected in what may be the world’s most widely followed case of sexual assault. Earlier this month, the...

Federal Judge Sets Final Filing Deadline in Vermont Diocese...

On Thursday, a federal bankruptcy court judge ordered that all sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Burlington in Vermont must be filed with the bankruptcy court no later...

Prominent Crown Heights Yeshiva Faces Lawsuit Over Childhood Sexual...

A former student of a well-known Brooklyn yeshiva alleges that he was sexually assaulted by another yeshiva student “nearly daily” for half a year when...

A Quarter Century of Secrecy by Louisiana Bishops

We’ll end on a positive note here: In just a few days, Fr. Hecker is scheduled to be sentenced. Earlier this month, he pleaded guilty to several child sex...

Uncovering the Truth: Key Findings from the Debevoise Report...

In December 2024, the Debevoise & Plimpton LLP report on Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, New York, revealed shocking findings regarding the school’s handling of sexual abuse allegations. This...

How can abuse survivors cope during legal proceedings?

Pursuing legal action as an abuse survivor takes courage and strength. While it’s an important step toward healing, the process can strain your mental health....