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Adult Survivors Act Update: What Needs to Happen for Sexual Assault Survivors to Get Justice

July 19, 2021

This year, a revolutionary bill was passed in the New York State Senate. The Adult Survivors Act was brought before the Senate on June 3, 2021 and passed unanimously. Not…

Why don’t priests go to prison?

July 14, 2021

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In the United States alone, there are thousands of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse, yet most of these priests never spend time behind bars. So why don’t priests go…

Boy Scouts offer to compensate sexual abuse victims in historic $850 million bankruptcy settlement

July 3, 2021

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“It is important that people see this dollar amount, and know this is not the end; this is just the beginning. There are billions of dollars in insurance money, and…

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How Much Do Catholic Church Cases Settle For?

June 23, 2021

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After decades of silencing victims and covering up egregious cases of sexual assault, the Roman Catholic Church is finally being brought to justice for its despicable actions against thousands of…

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When will the Adult Survivors Act Become Law?

June 16, 2021

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The Adult Survivors Act will create new opportunity for survivors of sexual assault as an adult… if passed. So when will this happen? And how? How do Bills Become Law…

New York Adult Survivors Act Passed – Statute of Limitations Changed for Sexual Assault Victims

June 4, 2021

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– – Senator Hoylman: “Adult survivors of serial sexual assaulters like Harvey Weinstein, Jeffrey Epstein and Robert Hadden have been shut out of our courthouses by inadequate statutes of limitations.…

Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Postponed & Discovery+ Docuseries Announced

June 4, 2021

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The Ghislaine Maxwell trial was officially postponed and a new docuseries following this story will debut on Discovery+ this year. What does this mean for victims? Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Delay…

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What to Expect from a Gynecologist Appointment

May 5, 2021

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This article contains descriptions of sexual abuse which may be upsetting to some readers. If you or a loved one is concerned that the behavior of your gynecologist may not…

Boy Scouts of America Victims Compensation Merson Law PLLC

Cruel Injustice: Boy Scouts America Turns Blind Eye To Survivors…Again!

March 2, 2021

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Representing 300 victims of the Boy Scouts of America, prominent New York City lawyer Jordan Merson told The New York Post, “The Boy Scouts of America has again turned a…

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Former Valhalla High School student accuses music teacher of rape

January 20, 2021

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A Valhalla High School student claims a music teacher threatened her with bad grades, unless she had sex with him. The allegations are outlined in a lawsuit filed by the…

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Devereux staff abused children in their care for years

December 20, 2020

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“At least 41 children as young as 12, and with IQs as low as 50, have been raped or sexually assaulted by Devereux staff members in the last 25 years,…

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Kristina Ruehli – The Forgotten Victim of Bill Cosby

December 9, 2020

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Most people haven’t heard of Kristina Ruehli – and that’s just how Bill Cosby wanted it.In December of 1965, Kristina Ruehli accused Bill Cosby of drugging and assaulting her in…

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What a landmark report says about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

November 16, 2020

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Even with all that has been known about the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse scandals, revelations about the role of Pope John Paul II in elevating a former archbishop accused of…

Over 74,000 alleged sex abuse victims file claims against the Boy Scouts in court

November 16, 2020

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More than 74,000 sex-abuse accusers are now poised to seek money damages from the Boy Scouts of America ahead of a Monday bankruptcy court deadline, The Post has learned. The number…

Operation GGO – Ghilsaine Maxwell’s Supporters Seek Release from Jail

November 4, 2020

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A new wave of protests has begun in the United States. Like those sweeping across the country, this protest centers around a single individual, who supporters claim is mistreated and…

Camden’s Roman Catholic diocese suspends payments to clergy abuse victims, citing COVID-19 financial stress

August 5, 2020

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Citing financial losses resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden said Friday that it would halt payments from a clergy sex-abuse victim fund that has paid…

The Largest Catholic Church Sex Assault Settlement in US History

August 5, 2020

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While there is still an enormous amount of work to be done to bring justice to the Catholic Church, the United States has truly come a long way in doing…

Three women accuse ex-private school teacher of sexual abuse

July 30, 2020

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Three women have accused their former Brooklyn private school teacher of sexually abusing them over five decades ago when they were just 12 years old, new court papers show. Nancy…

Ghislaine Maxwell Expected in Court Friday

July 6, 2020

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After being charged last week with allegedly aiding Jeffrey Epstein in recruiting, grooming, and sexually abusing underage girls, Ghislaine Maxwell is expected to make an appearance in court this Friday…

Merson Insists Harvey Weinstein’s Victims “Should not be forced into a settlement.”

July 3, 2020

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“The sexual abuse victims of Harvey Weinstein should not be forced into a settlement. Each survivor should be able to make a choice as to whether to participate or not,…

Sexual Abuse

Adult Survivors Act Update: What Needs to Happen for Sexual Assault Survivors to Get Justice

Why don’t priests go to prison?

Boy Scouts offer to compensate sexual abuse victims in historic $850 million bankruptcy settlement

How Much Do Catholic Church Cases Settle For?

When will the Adult Survivors Act Become Law?

New York Adult Survivors Act Passed – Statute of Limitations Changed for Sexual Assault Victims

Ghislaine Maxwell Trial Postponed & Discovery+ Docuseries Announced

What to Expect from a Gynecologist Appointment

Cruel Injustice: Boy Scouts America Turns Blind Eye To Survivors…Again!

Former Valhalla High School student accuses music teacher of rape

Devereux staff abused children in their care for years

Kristina Ruehli – The Forgotten Victim of Bill Cosby

What a landmark report says about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church

Over 74,000 alleged sex abuse victims file claims against the Boy Scouts in court

Operation GGO – Ghilsaine Maxwell’s Supporters Seek Release from Jail

Camden’s Roman Catholic diocese suspends payments to clergy abuse victims, citing COVID-19 financial stress

The Largest Catholic Church Sex Assault Settlement in US History

Three women accuse ex-private school teacher of sexual abuse

Ghislaine Maxwell Expected in Court Friday

Merson Insists Harvey Weinstein’s Victims “Should not be forced into a settlement.”

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