Sexual Abuse Law Blog
July 2026
Father Paul Charland – Diocese of Providence
Father Paul Charland Ordained: 1971 Status: Accused; removed from public ministry in 2011 Deceased: No Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Paul...
July 2026
Could the Diocese of Providence File for Bankruptcy After...
For decades, many survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Rhode Island were told it was simply too late to pursue justice. That changed on July...
July 2026
What Happens When a Diocese Files for Bankruptcy? A...
Learning that the diocese connected to your abuse has filed for bankruptcy can feel like a door slamming shut. For many diocese bankruptcy sexual abuse...
July 2026
Horowitz Law Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Massage Envy...
On July 2, 2026, Horowitz Law filed a civil lawsuit against Massage Envy’s West Boca Raton franchise (BH Boca LLC), alleging Massage Envy failed to...
July 2026
Brother Vincent Cavanaugh – Diocese of Providence
Brother Vincent Cavanaugh Religious Order: De La Salle Christian Brothers Status: Accused Deceased: 1966 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Brother Vincent Cavanaugh Brother...
July 2026
Father Robert A. Carpentier – Diocese of Providence
Father Robert A. Carpentier Ordained: 1967 Status: Settled; retired in 2006 Deceased: 2012 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Robert A. Carpentier Father...
July 2026
Father James Campbell – Diocese of Providence
Father James Campbell Religious Order: Missionaries of the Sacred Heart Ordained: 1972 Status: Convicted; laicized in 2005 Deceased: 2007 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse...
July 2026
Father Dennis Brodeur – Diocese of Providence
Father Dennis Brodeur Ordained: 1977 Status: Accused Deceased: 2004 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father Dennis Brodeur Father Dennis Brodeur was ordained...
July 2026
Father Ronald E. Brassard – Diocese of Providence
Father Ronald E. Brassard Ordained: 1974 Status: Sued; Pastor Emeritus of Immaculate Conception Parish Deceased: 2021 Assignment History Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Father...