New Jersey Catholic Dioceses Extend Time Limit for Compensation Program
The Catholic dioceses in New Jersey have extended the time period in which survivors of Catholic priest sexual abuse may file claims. The Independent Compensation…
Sexual Abuse
California Attorney General Subpoenas Records From Half of California Dioceses
Attorney General Xavier Becerra has subpoenaed the records of priests in six of the 12 dioceses in California including the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and…
Eight States Have “Look Back” Windows Allowing Survivors of Priest Sex Abuse to Seek Justice
Five years ago, such a thing would have been unimaginable. I have been an abuse survivor advocate and attorney for the past twenty years and…
As Statute of Limitations Are Lifted, New Jersey Courts Brace for a Torrent of Sex Abuse Lawsuits
Monday, December 2, 2019 was the first day survivors of sexual abuse had an opportunity to file lawsuits against the institutions that protected their abusers. …
Buffalo Bishop Richard Malone Set to Resign in Midst of Sex Abuse Scandal
After vowing to remain the bishop of Buffalo until he turns 75 years old in 2021, rumors are swirling that Bishop Richard Malone will…
Sex Abuse Scandal Hits Home for Pope Francis
A court in Argentina has convicted two Catholic priests of sexually abusing deaf children at a now shuttered school in Argentina. Mr. Corradi, 83, was…
Will Pennsylvania Be the Next State to Overhaul Sex Abuse Laws?
Legislators in the Keystone State have taken major steps this fall to overhaul the state’s criminal and civil statute of limitations governing sexual abuse. The…
Out of Sight But Not Out of Mind-Cardinal McCarrick Still the Target of Sex Abuse Lawsuits
In less than a month, the state of New Jersey’s new childhood abuse protection law will take effect. This new law, effective December 1, 2019,…
Colorado Attorney General Issues Report on Catholic Church in Rocky Mountain State
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has concluded his investigation into the three Catholic dioceses in Colorado and has issued a report on his findings. It…
Diocese of Bridgeport Issues Report on Priest Abuse in Diocese
The Diocese of Bridgeport has issued a comprehensive report compiled by a third party law firm in Connecticut. The Report was at the behest of…