On July 8, 2002, the Florida Department of Health’s Surgeon General issued an Emergency Order of the license of massage therapist, Michael Francis Taylor, prohibiting his practice of massage therapy on female clients in the state of Florida. The Emergency Order was entered in response to a sexual misconduct complaint by a female client that allegedly occurred during a massage…
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Fr. William J. Weinheimer – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father William J. Weinheimer Diocese of St. Augustine Ordained: 1946 Dead: 1986 Assignment History: St. Mary’s Academy (Jacksonville, FL) Bishop Kenny High School (Jacksonville, FL) Good Shepherd Catholic Church (Orlando, FL) Blessed Trinity Catholic Church (St. Petersburg, FL) St. Raphael’s Catholic Church (St. Petersburg, FL) Prince of Peace Catholic Church (Sun City Center, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against…
Fr. Jose Mena – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father Jose Mena Diocese of St. Augustine Ordained: 1961 Assignment History: Incarnation Catholic Church (Sarasota, FL) Epiphany (Port Orange, FL) St. Paul (Daytona Beach, FL) Resurrection Church of Christ (Winter Garden, FL) Blessed Sacrament (Clermont, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Jose Mena: Fr. Jose Mena was ordained a priest in 1961. In 2005, Mena was accused in…
Fr. Thomas V. McNamara – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father Thomas V. McNamara Diocese of St. Augustine Ordained: Unknown Removed: 1993 Dead: 1997 Assignment History: Christ the King (Jacksonville, FL) St. Patrick’s (Jacksonville, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Thomas V. McNamara: Fr. Thomas V. McNamara is originally from Ireland and he was a visiting priest in several Florida parishes between 1966-1968. In 2004, McNamara was…
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims
Pennsylvania Moves Towards Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims On Wednesday, January 27, House Bill 14 overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 187-15, which could lead to a temporary lifting of expired statute of limitations for some child sexual abuse victims, allowing them to file civil suits. The measure would create a two-year window during which civil…
Coral Springs Doctor Arrested After Sending Explicit Photos to a Minor
Dr. Stewart Bitman Arrested After Sending Explicit Photos to a Minor On Tuesday, January 26, 2021, Dr. Stewart Bitman, a gastroenterologist of thirty years who has been affiliated with many hospitals in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, was arrested and criminally charged for allegedly sending sexually explicit photos of himself to a 13-year-old. Dr. Stewart Bitman was booked at the Broward County Main…
Fr. William J. Malone – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father William J. Malone Diocese of St. Augustine / Holy Ghost Fathers Ordained: 1958 Dead: 2003 Assignment History: 1982-1991: Sacred Heart Parish (Jacksonville, FL) 1991-1992: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish (Palm Coast, FL) 1992: Holy Ghost Fathers Community (Long Island, NY) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father William J. Malone: Fr. William J. Malone was ordained a priest…
Fr. Augustus “Gus” Griffin – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father Augustus “Gus” Griffin Diocese of St. Augustine/Congregation of the Holy Spirit Ordained: 1970 Assignment History: St. Bernard Church (Sunrise, FL) St. Mary’s (East Islip, FL) Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Augustus “Gus” Griffin: Fr. Augustus “Gus” Griffin was a priest of the Society of the Divine Word. According to media reports, in the summer of 2007, he…
Fr. Howard C. Litts – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father Howard C. Litts Diocese of St. Augustine Ordained: Unknown Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father Howard C. Litts: In 2020, Fr. Howard C. Litts was included on a list of priests in the Diocese of St. Augustine who was named as being “credibly accused” of child sex abuse. Very little is known of Litts’…
Fr. John Byrne – Diocese of St. Augustine
Father John Byrne Diocese of St. Augustine/Priests of the Sacred Heart Ordained: Unknown Assignment History: Unknown Summary of Sexual Abuse Allegations against Father John Byrne: Fr. John Byrne was accused of sexually abusing a minor between 1976-1978. Very little is known of Byrne’s activities within the church as the Diocese of St. Augustine has not released any information about…