You need your school to help you excel in the best of times, and support you through the worst. You expect the administration to listen when things are at their darkest, but new federal guidelines could make it harder for you to speak up. As sexual abuse attorneys in...
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Boy Scouts targeted in Hawaii sexual abuse lawsuit
As Hawaii’s extension for survivors of sexual abuse to take legal action ended on April 24, eight men claiming they were sexually abused when they were Boy Scouts nearly half a century ago filed a lawsuit. As sexual abuse lawyers in St Clair County, Illinois we wanted...
Illinois woman sentenced to 75 years for sexual abuse of children
A Southern Illinois woman will spend at least 63 years behind bars after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault. Andrea S. Leisgang, 38, of Bethalto, admitted to abusing the children, ages 10 and 13, between March of 2016 and October of 2018. For sexual abuse...
Sexual abuse victims to receive $34 million from Minnesota Diocese
Sexual abuse survivors in the Catholic church received a win in a recent lawsuit against the Diocese of New Ulm, Minnesota. The court approved a settlement giving nearly 100 survivors $34 million in restitution. The survivors reported abuse by priests and others...
Catholic charity founder accused of sexually abusing women
An esteemed Catholic figure who sought to improve conditions for the developmentally disabled is now accused of sexually abusing six women during the half-century he ran a France-based charity. As sexual abuse lawyers in St Clair County, we are sadly very familiar...
Illinois removes time limit for pressing charges for sex crimes
As sexual assault lawyers practicing in O'Fallon, IL, we see that abuse can result in years of trauma, fear and uncertainty. Each victim processes the life-altering aftermath differently. Some feel ready to press charges right away, while others may take years to cope...
Boy Scouts file for bankruptcy after onslaught of abuse claims
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February as lawsuits over sexual abuse continue to climb. As sexual abuse attorneys for those abused in churches, schools and other organizations, we're not surprised. The move comes while...
Dissociation as a coping mechanism in sexual abuse victims
As sex abuse lawyers we know that sexual abuse victims experience post-traumatic stress throughout their lives. For many, these experiences are heavy with confusion and their natural impulse is to dissociate. Dissociation is a separation that individuals experience in...
Rules for civil suits may not stay in step with criminal counts
As sexual assault lawyers in O'Fallon, IL, we know that this type of abuse is a serious matter, and victims deserve to have their day in court. Recent legislation has changed the way the state approaches the criminal process, but the rules differ in civil cases....
Pope Francis rescinds Vatican’s ‘secrecy rule’
Signaling a move to provide greater transparency in sexual abuse cases in the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis announced the abolition of the “pontifical secrecy” rule. The change will allow the Vatican to share information with civil authorities. As sexual assault...