Under a new California law, the children of a deceased man who said he was molested as a child by a priest have sued the Roman Catholic church. Lawyers representing the children of the late Jim Bartko filed the lawsuit last week in Alameda County…
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Louisiana Opened its Laws to Allow Victims of Priest Abuse to Seek Justice in August 2021
Last August, something unprecedented occurred in the state of Louisiana. The Legislature and the Governor acted in the interests of its citizenry and against the interests of the powerful Catholic Church. Governor John Bel Edwards has signed legislation removing deadlines for Louisiana’s child sex abuse…
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New Jersey Window for Abuse Cases Closes Tomorrow.
Less than one day remains for victims to file lawsuits for old sex abuse cases in New Jersey. Under the 2019 Child Victim’s Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in New Jersey were given the opportunity to file a civil claim against the individual who…
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New Jersey Look Back Window for Filing Old Sex Abuse Lawsuits Closes November 30, 2021
Under the 2019 Child Victim’s Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in New Jersey now have the opportunity to file a civil claim against the individual who hurt them and the institutions responsible, no matter how long ago the abuse occurred. But under this legislation…
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Louisiana becomes the latest of 22 states to open a “lookback window” for Childhood Sex Abuse
“The scars of childhood sexual abuse may stay with survivors long-term and they deserve more time to report these devastating crimes,” stated Christina Step, spokeswoman for Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. This came in August, 2021 at the signing of Louisiana House Bill 492 when…
New Jersey Deadline for Childhood Priest Sex Abuse Lawsuits is November 30, 2021
If you were sexually abused as a child in New Jersey – regardless of your age today – the time is running out to take legal action. Under the 2019 Child Victim’s Act, survivors of child sexual abuse in New Jersey have the opportunity to…
Catholic Priest Honesto Bayranta Bismonte Admitted Abuse of Children in Guilty Plea
In 2002, Fr. Honesto Bayranta Bismonte was arrested for sexually molesting two little girls more than 50 times since. Bismonte attempted to defend himself by claiming it was a misunderstanding caused by cultural differences. But in 2003 he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery and was…
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What Risks Do Wind Farms in the Gulf Bring for Offshore Workers?
Oil and gas production has always been a vital industry in the Gulf of Mexico – and Louisiana’s workers are the ones who risk their lives to keep it going. Working on big rigs in the middle of the Gulf is fraught with occupational hazards,…
Forklift Accident Takes Life Of 5-Year-Old Child
According to the Colbert County Coroner, a child died after an incident involving a forklift at a warehouse facility in Muscle Shoals Saturday morning. On Saturday, December 18, Muscle Shoals Police responded to a call that involved two minors. According to police, the incident happened…
1 Man Dead After Horrific Forklift Accident In Brockport, NY
A man was killed Friday while driving a forklift at Lineage Logistics, according to Brockport Police Department officials. According to authorities, the man was driving a forklift about 7:30 a.m. when his body was entangled between a pole and the machine while backing up. Unfortunately,…