Sexual Abuse Law Blog

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...

Br. William Burns (Francis Jerome) – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Brother William Burns (Francis Jerome) Ordained: 1923 Died: 1974 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Brother William Burns (Francis Jerome): Brother William Burns, AKA Francis...

If Cars Were Stolen as Often as Kids are...

Imagine that one out of every six adults had had their car stolen. Imagine that for complex psychological and emotional reasons, the average victim of...

Common Types of Child Abuse and Their Signs

How Can I Identify Child Abuse?  Child abuse falls into four main categories: physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Recognizing the warning signs...

The Disturbing Controversy Around the Dalai Lama

We all know who the Dalai Lama is, but for those that don’t, the Dalai Lama is a title given by the Tibetan people to the foremost spiritual leader...

Coral Springs School Principal Tracy Smith Arrested for Sexual...

The head of a private school in Coral Springs was arrested Monday, April 17, 2023, for alleged sexual misconduct with a teen student. Tracy Smith, 43,...

Online sexual abuse can pose different and additional challenges

Sexual abuse often happens in physical spaces, tucked away in hidden corners of homes, churches, schools, gym locker rooms and spas. It can also happen...

Fr. William A. Braun – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father William A. Braun Ordained: 1942 Died: 1964 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father William A. Braun Father William A. Braun was ordained...

Fr. Louis John Affrica – Archdiocese of Baltimore

Father Louis John Affrica Ordained: 1975 Leave: 1981 Assignment History: Summary of Abuse Allegations Against Father Louis John Affrica  Father Louis John Affrica was a...