Sexual Abuse Law Blog

Fr. Wayland Brown – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Wayland Brown Ordained: 1977 Laicized: 2004 Died: 2019 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father Wayland Brown: Father Wayland Brown was ordained a Catholic...

Negligence and sexual assaults on cruise ships

The cruise ship industry remains a popular part of the Florida economy. Locals and tourists book trips on cruise lines, and some might find their...

Why We Still Need to Sue Catholic Institutions

The Catholic Church in the United States has become a much safer place for children than it once was – and safer than many other...

Louisiana Catholic School Teacher Jacob De la Paz Arrested...

  Louisiana Catholic school teacher Jacob De la Paz, 33, was arrested last week by Department of Homeland Security agents after an apparent video surfaced...

Stephen Brotzman – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Lay Teacher Stephen Brotzman Ordained: N/A Died: 2005 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Stephen Brotzman: Stephen Brotzman was a lay teacher at multiple...

Fr. Richard Davis – Diocese of Little Rock

Father Richard Davis Ordained: 1963 Died: 2020 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Richard Davis: Fr. Richard Davis became an ordained priest...

Sextortion can complicate online child sexual abuse

Traditionally, we think of child sexual abuse as an abuser coercing an underage individual into having an inappropriate relationship with them, either because the predator...

Louisiana Judge Controversy May Deter Abuse Victims from Speaking...

Perception matters. In the courts, it matters even more. And when child sex abuse victims are in the courts, it matters a lot. That’s why...

Fr. Gerard Bugge – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Gerard “Gerald” Bugge (Serafin) Ordained: 1969 Removed: 1985 Died: 2004 Assignment History: Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Gerard (Gerald) Bugge: Father Gerald...