Category Archives: Sexual Assault and Abuse Claims
How John Doe 10 Inspired Others
As I mentioned before, John Doe 10 had difficulties with coming forth with his story of abuse. It was difficult to tell his family, it was difficult to tell me, his attorney, and it was difficult to report the abuses to … Continue reading
Chair of the Philadelphia Archdiocese Sexual-Abuse Review Board speaks out for changes in the process
Ana Maria Catanzaro, the chair of the Philadelphia Archdiocese Sexual Abuse Review Board, wrote a candid article in Commonweal Magazine, a Catholic magazine, called “The Fog of Scandal” shedding some new light on what she sees are some fundamental problems … Continue reading
The Story of John Doe 10 versus the Philadelphia Archdiocese
In March, 2010 I received a call from an obviously distraught young man who was apparently standing in front of the Philadelphia Archdiocese’s offices having been, once again, frustrated in his attempts to seek assistance and counseling that he desperately … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Bill Would End Time Limits in Sex Abuse Litigation
Rep. Louise Williams Bishop, a Democratic lawmaker out of Philadelphia, has introduced state legislation that would lift the statute of limitations in child sex abuse cases. Currently, state laws prohibit criminal charges from being filed once the victim has reached … Continue reading
California Man Attacks Priest Who Abused Him
William Lynch, 43, of Los Gatos, California, says he had a justified reason for attacking a former priest, 65-year-old Jerrold Lindner. Lynch, who was charged with felony assault, claims Lindner sexually abused both him and his younger brother three decades ago … Continue reading
Survivors Network of those Abused by Priest Organization (SNAP )Says New Bishop in Wisconsin Isn’t Doing Enough Against Clergy Abuse
Leaders of the Survivors Network for those Abused by Priests (SNAP) say there’s been little progress on child sex abuse efforts during Bishop David Ricken’s first 100 days in Green Bay. Holding a news conference outside the Green Bay Catholic Diocese … Continue reading
New Jersey Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse of Minor
PRINCETON, N.J. (CBS 3) ? A coach at Princeton High School in New Jersey has been arrested after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a female student. James Kearney Jr., of Columbus, has been charged with two counts … Continue reading
Son of Promient Delaware Politician Files Suit Against Catholic Boys School Under Delaware’s New Law
In lawsuit, man alleges sex abuse at St. Edmond’s Academy WILMINGTON — Kermit Justice Jr. — son of the state’s former secretary of transportation and New Castle County’s former county executive — filed suit Wednesday in Superior Court against St. … Continue reading