- 87 People Claim Sexual Abuse by Colorado Diocese Priests June 30, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse In October of 2019 an Independent Compensation Program (ICP) in Colorado was finalized allowing those sexually abused as minors by clergy in the Dioceses of Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo the ability to file claims. The unveiling of the program coincided with the Attorney General of Colorado releasing the names… click to read more
- Charlotte Dioceses Sued for Negligence; Claims Alleged Church Should have Known Priests were Predators June 26, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Last November, North Carolina legislators opened a 2-year ‘revival window’ allowing survivors of sexual abuse, whose claims were previously time barred, the ability to file a claim against their abusers. The new window has allowed two men, who remain anonymous, the ability to refile their claims after their original cases… click to read more
- Priest Abuse Case Against Archdiocese of Los Angeles Settled for $1.9 million June 24, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Catholic priest Lawrence Lovell, or ‘Father Larry”, was at the center of a priest sex abuse case filed against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and the Claretian Missionaries which resulted in a $1.9 million dollar settlement. The victim, Richard Barrios, said the sexual abuse occurred from 1982-1984 when he was… click to read more
- Los Angeles Archdiocese Being Sued for Sexual Abuse by Adult Man June 11, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse A new law passed in the state of California provides victims with a window to file claims of childhood sexual abuse that were previously time barred. One man is taking advantage of that law and in February of 2020, filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Archdiocese. The victim alleges… click to read more
- Brentwood California Police Department Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit for $1 Million June 3, 2020 Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits In May 2019, a sexual assault lawsuit was filed against a former Brentwood police officer. The claim alleged that the victim was raped by her superior officer in September 2017 at a Reno hotel during a conference they were attending for police training. In November 2017 the woman filed an… click to read more
- Archdiocese of Chicago Settles Clergy Sex Abuse Claim for $8 million June 3, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse In an out of court settlement, the Archdiocese of Chicago agreed to pay $8 million to settle a claim alleging sexual abuse of minor. The settlement stemmed from allegations of sexual abuse in the 1990’s between Rev. John Calicott and an undisclosed victim. At the survivor’s request, his identity was… click to read more
- North Carolina Diocese publishes list of credibly accused clergy May 21, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse North Carolina diocese publishes list of credibly accused clergy. The hired independent investigators to review files of over 1600 church personnel which began over a year prior to the release. click to read more
- School Priest Suspended in Iowa for Sexual Abuse May 19, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse An investigation is underway by the Diocese of Des Moines regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by Father Robert L Grant better known as “Father Bud” by a student at the St Alberts High School in Council Bluffs. The alleged abuse took place back in the early 1990’s. Due to Iowa… click to read more
- Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuits – Delays Expected in Buffalo May 18, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Victims of clergy sexual abuse with cases against the Diocese of Buffalo should expect delays in compensation awards. In a January ruling by Judge Deborah A. Chimes, Supreme Court of Erie Country, she noted the particular victim (plaintiff) should receive damages for abuse suffered. However there is a catch causing… click to read more
- Buffalo Diocese Becomes 2nd New York Diocese to File for Bankruptcy May 13, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse In February of 2020, the Diocese of Buffalo became the second Diocese in New York state to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, after the first filing by the Diocese of Rochester in September of 2019. The church sites the new law passed by New York state’s legislators, dubbed the… click to read more
- New York’s Child Victims Act Extended Due To Coronavirus May 12, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Senators from New York gathered on Friday to discuss extending the time for victims to file a claim for sexual abuse. The original deadline was set to expire on August 14, 2020 but now, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, legislators have agreed to extend it to January 14, 2021; giving… click to read more
- Attorney General’s Report Sparks Mixed Feelings in Those Who Were Sexually Abused as Children by Catholic Priests May 12, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Colorado Attorney General’s investigation into child sex abuse within the Catholic Dioceses of Colorado led to a report listing 43 priests accused of sexually abusing children. One priest in particular, Monsignor Lawrence St. Peter, is suspected to have used his access, given his high ranking, to destroy his own personnel… click to read more
- Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report Released for Abused Survivors of the Catholic Church May 5, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse It has been over a year since a Pennsylvania grand jury released the names of 300 Pennsylvania priests accused of sexual abuse. Releasing those names may have helped garner some much-needed momentum for both victims and lawmakers. click to read more
- Arizona Law Extends Deadline for Filing Sexual Abuse Cases May 5, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse An Arizona state law opening a window for those whose sexual abuse claims may have been time barred has been extended to the end of this year. Two victims who claim they were abused by Catholic priests over 40 years ago used this law to file lawsuits against their church… click to read more
- Truth and Reconciliation Commission Proposed to Archdiocese of Seattle April 27, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse A group of “concerned Catholics, abuse survivors and current and former clergy” are calling for a lay-led Truth and Reconciliation Commission to investigate the sexual abuse crisis in the church. Even though the group has acknowledged that the investigation may re-open the wounds of those who have been personally affected,… click to read more
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