Actress Lili Bernard Files Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby
It’s surreal. It’s empowering. Artist and actress Lili Bernard has filed a sexual assault lawsuit in the state of New Jersey against Bill Cosby. Bernard is just another of the…
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Why don’t priests go to prison?
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…
How Much Do Catholic Church Cases Settle For?
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…
When will the Adult Survivors Act Become Law?
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
– – 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
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…
What to Expect from a Gynecologist Appointment
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…
Former Valhalla High School student accuses music teacher of rape
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…
What a landmark report says about sexual abuse in the Catholic Church
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
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…
Camden’s Roman Catholic diocese suspends payments to clergy abuse victims, citing COVID-19 financial stress
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
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…
Ghislaine Maxwell Expected in Court Friday
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.”
“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,…
Ghislaine Maxwell Arrested – Victim “Ecstatic”
“On behalf of the Epstein victims we are thrilled that Ms. Maxwell has been brought to justice and we look forward to seeing her be held accountable for all that…
Sex Ring Victims of Jeffrey Epstein: Compensation Fund Now Open
Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers can finally get some justice — the dead pedophile’s victims compensation fund is now taking claims, the fund administrator announced Thursday. “This Program provides victims of Jeffrey…
Jeffrey Epstein Victim Compensation Fund Opens
Merson Law PLLC has been fighting for victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring for months, since the deceased financier was arrested last year. Today, a fund has been announced,…
Merson Law new civil lawsuit alleges Harvey Weinstein raped a 17-year-old in the 1990s
New York attorney Jordan Merson seeks monetary compensation from all of the named defendants for medical expenses and the emotional suffering the Jane Does have endured. Four women identified as…
Deal reached in Virgin Islands to compensate victims of Jeffrey Epstein
The estate of Jeffrey Epstein and the attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands announced Friday that they have reached tentative agreement on a long-delayed compensation fund for sexual abuse…
Merson Law Quoted As Parties in Epstein Case Work Toward Getting Settlement Fund Approved
12 women represented by Jordan K. Merson of Merson Law and five women working with Lisa Bloom of The Bloom Firm agreed to the parameters of the Epstein Estate Victim…
