Leading Hospital Waited Two Decades to Address Reginald Archibald’s Child Sexual Abuse
It wasn’t until last month – that is, two decades later – that Rockefeller University Hospital went public with a statement regarding reports as early as the 1990s alleging that Reginald Archibald, its star endocrinologist and children’s growth and maturation researcher, had sexually abused his young patients. In an Oct. 5 … [Read more...] about Leading Hospital Waited Two Decades to Address Reginald Archibald’s Child Sexual Abuse
More Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed in Ky.
Twelve lawsuits were filed Tuesday against the Archdiocese of Louisville alleging child sexual abuse by priests. Among them was a suit naming Lexington Bishop J. Kendrick Williams. Williams is accused of abusing an altar boy in 1981 when he was a priest in Louisville. Diocese spokesman Tom Shaughnessy said Tuesday night that … [Read more...] about More Sex Abuse Lawsuits Filed in Ky.
Hundreds Of Priests Removed Since ’60s
The has removed 218 priests from their positions this year because of allegations of child sexual abuse, but at least 34 known offenders remain in church jobs, according to a survey of Catholic dioceses across the United States by The Washington Post. The survey also found that at least 850 U.S. priests have been accused of sexual … [Read more...] about Hundreds Of Priests Removed Since ’60s
Accused Ex-Priest Received $200,000 Severance Package, Prosecutors Say
A former Wheeling priest now charged with possessing thousands of child pornography images was paid about $200,000 by the Archdiocese of Chicago to leave the priesthood because of child sexual abuse allegations lodged against him, prosecutors said Monday. Vincent E. McCaffrey, now 49, agreed to a severance package in 1992 that … [Read more...] about Accused Ex-Priest Received $200,000 Severance Package, Prosecutors Say
Report: Priest Acknowledged Abuse
A retired Roman Catholic priest facing criminal charges of child sexual abuse molested youths throughout his adult life, beginning in 1960, according to a 1990 psychiatric report. The report, filed this week in Jefferson Circuit Court, said the Rev. Louis Miller committed assaults as often as every other month during the 1960s and … [Read more...] about Report: Priest Acknowledged Abuse
Records Show Law Ignored Priest’s Past
Cardinal Bernard Law recommended a priest to a military chaplain's post in 1996 even though he knew of allegations of child sexual abuse against him, including a $200,000 settlement to his alleged victim, say court documents released Wednesday. ''I am unaware of anything in his background that would render him unsuitable to work … [Read more...] about Records Show Law Ignored Priest’s Past
Church Liaison Said He Was
Church Liaison Was Horrified At The Abuse Among Priests. A priest in the Archdiocese of Boston who acted as a liaison to Cardinal Bernard Law said he was horrified to discover in the 1990s the scope of the problem of child sexual abuse among priests in the archdiocese. The Rev. Brian M. Flatley testified in a deposition taken last … [Read more...] about Church Liaison Said He Was
State Must End Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
A “Zero-Tolerance” Policy. Massachusetts has an historic opportunity to establish a “zero-tolerance” policy for child sexual abuse. The Legislature must pass, before the upcoming recess, bills that would eliminate the civil and criminal statutes of limitation for these heinous crimes. Reform is necessary if the state is serious about … [Read more...] about State Must End Statute of Limitations on Child Sex Abuse
NY Legislature Fails to Pass Child Sex Abuse Law
Child Sexual Abuse Law Was Defeated. Abuse law neglect as well as the institutions that may have enabled their abuse. According to The New York Times, the Child Victims Act was defeated in a Senate committee on Wednesday, a development which likely means the bill is dead for the remainder of this legislative session. The … [Read more...] about NY Legislature Fails to Pass Child Sex Abuse Law
Advocates for Child Sexual Abuse Victims Refuse to Meet with Brooklyn DA
Sexual Abuse Victims Refuse to Meet with Hynes. Angry at his purported inaction to address the conspiracy of silence that often protects child sexual abusers in the ultra-Orthodox Jewish community, advocates for victims have postponed a meeting with Brooklyn DA Charles Hynes. According to a report from the New York Daily … [Read more...] about Advocates for Child Sexual Abuse Victims Refuse to Meet with Brooklyn DA
Santa Monica Police Arrest Rabbi on Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Police arrested Rabbi Sholom Doyber Levitansky. Santa Monica, California police arrested Rabbi Sholom Doyber Levitansky last week on multiple felony charges of sexual abuse of a child. The Santa Monica Daily Press (SMDP) reports that police are seeking further information and are attempting to locate any additional abuse … [Read more...] about Santa Monica Police Arrest Rabbi on Felony Child Sexual Abuse Charges
Penn State Child Sexual Abuse
Penn State University Covered Up Child Sexual Abuse. Penn State University has been rocked by accusations that football coaches and university officials failed to report and covered up acts of child sexual abuse, child sex abuse, and child molestation allegedly committed by Jerry Sandusky, a former assistant coach with the … [Read more...] about Penn State Child Sexual Abuse
New York Child Sexual Abuse
Child Victims Act: Fighting Against the Sexual Abuse of Children in New York State Child sexual abuse is among the most damaging, life-changing crimes. It generally impacts victims throughout their lifetimes and can cause significant family damage. Consistently, one of the worst aspects to these horrible acts is that the victims may … [Read more...] about New York Child Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse, Molestation Allegations-Orthodox Jewish Community Lawsuit
Child Sexual Abuse In Orthodox Jewish Community. Orthodox Jewish communities have been roiled by allegations of child sexual abuse in recent years both here and overseas. Evidence has pointed to a widespread pattern of behavior in which Orthodox Jewish leaders, including rabbis, have obstructed efforts to bring the … [Read more...] about Child Sexual Abuse, Molestation Allegations-Orthodox Jewish Community Lawsuit
Sexual abuse victim recounts Boy Scouts camping trip to Canada
A former Boy Scout in the Buffalo area decided to go public with his story of sexual abuse he suffered when he was a boy decades ago after reading a story about other victims in a local newspaper. According to The Buffalo News, the paper's own reports on victims of sexual abuse among the Boy Scouts of America organization, … [Read more...] about Sexual abuse victim recounts Boy Scouts camping trip to Canada
California Law Would Require College Employees to Report Suspected Sexual Abuse
Following the stunning revelations at Penn State involving former assistant football coach and now-convicted pedophile, Jerry Sandusky, a California Law would mandate college employees to report suspected child sexual abuse. According to an Associated Press (AP) report, the bill passed the Senate yesterday—unanimously—and is … [Read more...] about California Law Would Require College Employees to Report Suspected Sexual Abuse
Changes proposed in Pennsylvania’s child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws
Lawmakers in Pennsylvania have advanced legislation that allows victims of child sexual abuse more time to file charges or sue their attackers. According to a report from The Philadelphia Inquirer, stalled legislation finally got out of the State House Judiciary Committee and will soon be brought to a vote on the House floor this … [Read more...] about Changes proposed in Pennsylvania’s child sexual abuse statute of limitations laws
Jury orders Jehovah’s Witnesses to pay $28M in California child sex abuse case
Jehovah's Witnesses have been ordered to pay a woman more than $20 million by a California jury, believing she was sexually abused by a member of that church. According to an MSNBC.com report via USA Today, The Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York have been ordered to pay the fine because they had become aware in the … [Read more...] about Jury orders Jehovah’s Witnesses to pay $28M in California child sex abuse case
New York Child Sex Abuse Bill Passes State Senate
The New York Senate just passed the child sex abuse bill, “Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Prevention Act” (S5226A). The bill, sponsored by Senator Steve Saland (R-I-C, Poughkeepsie), Chairman of the Senate Codes Committee, is slated to be sent to the Assembly. The Act will create new and more stringent measures to protect … [Read more...] about New York Child Sex Abuse Bill Passes State Senate
