Blog Category | Clergy sexual abuse
When sexual abusers are left unsupervised around minors, what is stopping them from abusing again? That is the question that should be asked regarding priests, clergy, and other leaders within the Roman Catholic Church who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse. Despite decades of scandal rippling through the...
Recovery from sexual abuse as a child can take a lifetime. Greg D’Alessandro is a powerful example of both the devastating impact of clergy abuse and the resilience it takes to rebuild one’s life. His story serves as a beacon of hope for others navigating similar experiences. Many survivors of...
On October 18, 2022, the Department of the Attorney General released an alarming report. It alleged sexual abuse and sexual misconduct by Catholic Dioceses in the Marquette Catholic Diocese. The report details the alarming number of incidents that occurred over decades at the church in Marquette, MI. Our lead attorney,...
Lawsuits involving the Catholic Church and allegations of sexual abuse are not new. With a rise in allegations in the 1990s, it seems like they haven’t stopped since then. While the rates of more recent allegations have dropped, allegations from decades in the past have continued, resulting in more and...
In recent years, sexual abuse scandals within religious institutions have come to light, exposing widespread misconduct and the failure of organizations to protect vulnerable individuals. Once such a case involving a former Roman Catholic priest has garnered significant attention, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear arguments relating to the matter...
The sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church has been an ongoing problem that changed many lives. Its scope and impact have been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate. Recent data gathered between July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020, reveals that 3,924 survivors made 4,228 allegations of sexual...
If you or a loved one has experienced abuse by a member of the clergy, you may have legal options to pursue justice and compensation. A recent case involving the Archdiocese of Detroit underscores how these cases can come to light years—even decades—after the alleged abuse took place. Survivors of...
Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage boy during a wedding reception. Here’s what you should know. The Case Against McCarrick According to the case, McCarrick allegedly assaulted a young teenager during his brother’s wedding reception at Wellesley College in 1974. McCarrick told his father...
Horrifying accounts of clergy sex abuse have been in the headlines for years now, but who are the victims, and how do they cope? Springfield, Illinois The most recent epicenter for abuse cases is Illinois. According to a report, there have been 251 cases, some dating as far back as...
