- Connecticut Diocese Resolves Clergy Abuse Case October 23, 2020 Religious Institutions Sexual Abuse & Assault Rev. James Kowalski, the former dean of New York’s Cathedral of St. John the Divine, reached an agreement with the Episcopal Church in Connecticut to resolve an allegation of clergy sexual abuse against him which dates back to 1984. A young woman alleged Kowalski sexually abused her when he came… click to read more
- New York’s Rockville Centre Diocese Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy October 22, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse The Rockville Centre Diocese in New York, which covers the Long Island area, and is one of the largest dioceses in the country serving 1.4 million Catholics, has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The petition was filed on October 1 at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District… click to read more
- Lawyers Battle to Properly Value Dozens of Buffalo Diocese’s Properties October 21, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse The Diocese of Buffalo filed for bankruptcy in February of this year in the wake of mounting clergy sexual abuse claims. The diocese opted for bankruptcy protection after seeing no other viable option to continue operating given the potential total future obligations the pending sexual abuse lawsuits could entail. The… click to read more
- Defrocked Priest Ronald Paquin Sentence Upheld In Maine October 15, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court upheld 10 of the 11 convictions against defrocked priest Ronald Paquin, who is currently serving out a 16-year sentence in Maine. Ronald Paquin was charged with abusing two boys during trips to Maine in the 1980s. click to read more
- How Long do I have to File a Clergy Abuse Lawsuit in Illinois? October 14, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse How long you have to file a clergy abuse lawsuit in Illinois is a common question. For some Illinois clergy abuse survivors, it may take years, even decades, to recall the abuse since traumatic events suffered as a child are often suppressed. Even survivors who haven’t repressed those memories often… click to read more
- Additional Clergy Abuse Cases Filed Against Archdiocese of Newark October 7, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse The Archdiocese of Newark is facing nine new sex abuse lawsuits that were recently filed. In total, four priests and three clerics from two different religious orders were named. One of the clerics, from the Xaverian Brothers, was accused of for the first time. click to read more
- How Long do I have to File a Clergy Abuse Lawsuit in California? October 2, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse How long you have to file a clergy abuse lawsuit in California is a common question. For some California clergy abuse survivors, it may take years, even decades to recall the abuse since traumatic events suffered as a child are often suppressed. Even those who haven’t repressed those memories often… click to read more
- Lawsuit Alleges Former Cardinal McCarrick Involved in ‘Sex Ring’ September 30, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse A lawsuit has been filed in New Jersey Superior Court against former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick for what’s being called a ‘sex ring’. The lawsuit is being brought by one of the survivors, who chose to remain anonymous, but is referenced as “Doe 14” in court documents. The complaint alleges Doe… click to read more
- Multiple Clergy Abuse Lawsuits Filed against the Diocese of Ogdensburg New York September 24, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse The Diocese of Ogdensburg was named in 20 lawsuits claiming clergy sexual abuse. Of those 20 filings, 7 new clergy members have been publicly identified for the first time. According to the Diocese of Ogdensburg website, since August 2019, 71 clergy sexual abuse lawsuits have been filed against the Diocese. click to read more
- Over $800k Awarded to British Columbia Clergy Sexual Abuse Survivor September 22, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse A British Columbia Supreme Court judge awarded clergy abuse survivor Rosemary Anderson $844,140 on August 25th, 2020 at the conclusion of her case. After the passing of her father in 1976, Rosemary Anderson sought out the Roman Catholic church for comfort. She was only 26. It was during that time… click to read more
- Rhode Island Passes Law Helping Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors September 21, 2020 Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits On August 9, 2019, Governor Gina M. Raimondo held a ceremony, signing into law a new childhood sexual abuse statute of limitations reform. The reform gives victims of childhood sexual abuse a major victory, which will allow more survivors, particularly those who are older, the ability to hold their abusers… click to read more
- Philadelphia Inquirer Investigates Additional Sexual Assault Claims Against Devereux Behavioral Health September 16, 2020 Sexual Abuse & Assault Lawsuits Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health is again under fire after The Philadelphia Inquirer article highlighted the disturbing behavior and cultural patterns within the Devereux company which perpetuated multiple sexual abuse allegations and lawsuits. click to read more
- Delay in California Clergy Abuse Trial Due to Coronavirus September 16, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse In a July ruling, a California judge has delayed a court case involving the sexual abuse of two undisclosed plaintiffs, John R.R. Doe and John R.F. Doe. The cases will not proceed as scheduled in October, but instead will be rescheduled for March 2021. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge David… click to read more
- Catholic Diocese of Oakland Named In Clergy Sexual Abuse Lawsuit September 2, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse The attorney for ‘John Doe’, a sexual abuser survivor who wished to keep his identity concealed, file a complaint at the Alameda County Superior Court against the Diocese of Oakland, St. John’s Catholic Church in San Lorenzo, and Corpus Christi Church in Fremont, accusing them of negligence in protecting children… click to read more
- Feeney Law Firm Client Files Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Against Defrocked Cardinal McCarrick August 28, 2020 Catholic Church Sexual Abuse A former altar boy has filed a lawsuit against defrocked Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and the Diocese of Metuchen. Geoffrey Downs, who is represented by Derek Braslow and the Feeney Law Firm, is accusing McCarrick of sexually abusing him as a teenager prior to mass. click to read more
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