Another day and another Catholic Diocese filing for bankruptcy amid mounting clergy sexual abuse lawsuits.
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Camden Diocese Becomes First New Jersey Catholic Diocese to File Chapter 11 Protection - Horowitz Law
2020 is the Year of the Bankruptcy for the Catholic Church. The Diocese of Rockville Centre announced it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, becoming the fourth Catholic Diocese in New York to do so. The Diocese says it has more liability exposure in child sexual abuse lawsuits than the Diocese and its insurance companies can afford.
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Rockville Centre Becomes Latest NY Catholic Diocese to File Bankruptcy - Horowitz Law
Survivors of sexual abuse in the Diocese of Buffalo have until August 14, 2021 to file claims for compensation pursuant to a Bankruptcy Order entered this month.
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Federal Court Sets Buffalo Diocese Bankruptcy Filing Date - Horowitz Law
Horowitz Law has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a 13-year-old girl who was sexually abused during the 2019 summer session at the Boys & Girls Club of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale. A recent investigation found an alarming 250 victims in 30 states who say they were sexually abused as children at Boys & Girls Club of America affiliates.
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HOROWITZ LAW FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ALLEGING SEXUAL ABUSE OF 13 YEAR OLD GIRL - Horowitz Law
A police report reveals details surrounding the death of a Port St. Lucie, Florida therapist accused of sexually abusing a teen patient he was treating with hypnosis in a counseling session.
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Report: PSL therapist accused of sexual battery on teen patient found dead in home office
Sexual abuse victims with claims against the Diocese of a Buffalo have until August 14, 2021 to file claims, per a ruling in the Bankruptcy Court in the Western District of New York. This is the same date that the extended Child Victim Act expires in New York State for all other child sex abuse claims.
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Bankruptcy judge sets deadline for filing clergy abuse claims against diocese
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Oct. 20 will hear arguments in a clergy sex abuse case whose outcome will greatly affect abuse lawsuits and Roman Catholic dioceses statewide.
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Diocese of Erie seeks stay in federal abuse suit as Pa. Supreme Court takes up big appeal
When you've experienced sexual assault, making the decision to speak to the police, your doctor or a psychologist can be very difficult. Telling someone – anyone – about what happened can feel overwhelming, but hardest of all might be speaking to the people closest to you, considering how common it is to feel shame, guilt and fear around the experience.
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How to Speak to Your Parents About Sexual Assault
Diocese of Buffalo officials, citing a sharp decline in donations and high bankruptcy costs, are pleading with a federal judge to speed up its Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization by reducing the time child sex abuse victims can file claims and appointing a mediator to negotiate a settlement.
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Cash-strapped Buffalo Diocese wants to speed up bankruptcy case
The Diocese of Camden filed for bankruptcy protection. But New Jersey’s other four dioceses — the Archdiocese of Newark and the dioceses of Metuchen, Paterson and Trenton — are all facing the same financial problems brought on by the pandemic, clergy sexual abuse lawsuits and settlements. Will they be next to file for bankruptcy?
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One N.J. Catholic diocese has filed for bankruptcy. Will the other 4 follow?
Colorado’s three Catholic dioceses have paid $6.68 million to 73 survivors of sexual abuse by priests as part of the Independent Reconciliation and Reparations Program.
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Colorado’s Catholic dioceses paid $6.68 million to 73 survivors of priest abuse
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond announced that their Independent Reconciliation Program resulted in 60 eligible claims of sexual abuse by clergy member and 51 offers of monetary payment being made and accepted. The total monetary payments made to the 51 victims was $6.3 million.
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Catholic Diocese of Richmond pays $6.3 million to victims of sexual abuse by clergy members
A Massage Envy therapist from Jacksonville Beach who achieved national recognition can no longer massage female clients per a Department of Health Order issued in response to a client's sexual misconduct complaint.
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MASSAGE ENVY'S "THERAPIST OF THE YEAR" DISCIPLINED BY HEALTH DEPT FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL MISCONDUCT - Horowitz Law
The Diocese of Scranton has announced that eight more names have been added to its list of individuals who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The list includes six Diocesan clergy members, one person from a religious order, and one lay person.
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Diocese of Scranton adds 8 names to list of “credibly accused individuals” | Times Leader
A November 16 deadline looms for sexual abuse survivors to come forward to make claims in the Boy Scouts of America bankruptcy.
The case, which involves claims nationwide, is expected to be the largest-ever child sexual abuse case against a single national organization.
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Boy Scouts abuse claims may become largest case against a single national organization
One sentence says it all about Cardinal McCarrick & the Vatican:
“McCarrick’s denial was believed.”
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Where did The Vatican Go Wrong with Cardinal McCarrick? - Horowitz Law
A South Florida mental health therapist is behind bars for allegedly raping and molesting his patient several times, in his car, in a stairwell, and in the victim's own apartment beginning when she was 13 years old
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South Florida Therapist Accused of Raping 14-Year-Old Patient
Pope John Paul II was warned about allegations of sexual impropriety by Theodore McCarrick, but chose to promote him to Archbishop of Washington anyway following McCarrick's own denials and an investigation by American bishops that returned "inaccurate and incomplete information," an internal Vatican investigation concluded Tuesday.
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Vatican admits Pope John Paul II was warned about abusive archbishop Theodore McCarrick, while clearing Francis
The Sarasota Police arrested massage therapist, Mark Douglas Elliott, age 64, for allegedly committing sexual battery on a disabled patient.
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VENICE MASSAGE THERAPIST ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL ABUSE OF DISABLED WOMAN - Horowitz Law
The just-released report by Florida state authorities into Catholic child sex crimes and cover-ups disappoints and fails abuse survivors looking for answers.
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Florida Attorney General Report on Clergy Abuse & Cover Up Disappoints - Horowitz Law
A former Diocese of Harrisburg priest pleaded guilty on Thursday in Dauphin County to assaulting two altar boys between 1997 and 2002.
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Ex-Roman Catholic priest who lives in York County pleads guilty to sexually abusing 2 boys
Breaking news: Fifty people filed child sexual abuse claims in the Diocese of Harrisburg bankruptcy prior to the November 13 deadline.
This is both remarkable and tragic. The Boy Scouts of America will be facing at least 92,700 claims of sexual abuse in bankruptcy court following the November 16 filing deadline.
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At least 92,000 have filed sex abuse claims against the Boy Scouts, legal team says
Today’s New York Times reports that more than 82,000 individuals report having been sexually abused in the Boy Scouts. That’s a staggering number.
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Why Are Abused Boy Scouts Coming Forward Now? - Horowitz Law
The Justice Department’s internal investigation concluded that then-U.S. Attorney Alexander Acosta exhibited “poor judgment” but not “professional misconduct” in approving a generous deal for Jeffrey Epstein to resolve allegations that he molested dozens of young girls years ago, drawing rebukes from victims’ lawyers.
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Justice Dept. faults former Epstein prosecutor for ‘poor judgment’ but finds no misconduct
You care about kids, right? So we beg you: Please Google your staff, your volunteers, your neighbors and your colleagues!
Here’s why....
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Please Be Careful! Google People Around You and Your Kids - Horowitz Law
Breaking News: The New York State Attorney General Has Filed a Blistering Lawsuit Against Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for Failing to Protect Minors from Sexual Abuse by Clergy
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Attorney General James Takes Action Against Catholic Diocese of Buffalo for Failing to Protect Minors from Sexual Abuse by Clergy
The Florida Department of Health has ordered the emergency restriction of the massage therapy license of a Massage Envy therapist in Miami after he was arrested for battery on a female client.
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MASSAGE ENVY THERAPIST FROM MIAMI ARRESTED FOR BATTERY AND HAS LICENSE RESTRICTED - Horowitz Law
The Florida Department of Health has ordered the emergency restriction of the massage therapy license of a Massage Envy therapist in Bradenton after he was arrested for battery of a female client.
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FLORIDA HEALTH DEPT. RESTRICTS LICENSE OF MASSAGE ENVY EMPLOYEE ARRESTED FOR BATTERY - Horowitz Law
The Florida Attorney General's office spent two years investigating Catholic clergymen who committed or concealed child sex crimes. The problem is they missed a bunch of really bad guys!
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Hey Florida Attorney General: You Missed a BUNCH of Bad Guys! - Horowitz Law
WHY YOU SHOULD CARE ABOUT THESE MEN WHO CAME TO FLORIDA -- Each one is either a proven, admitted or credibly accused child molesting Catholic cleric.
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Why You Should Care About These Men Who Came to Florida - Horowitz Law
The relationship between Victoria's Secret founder Les Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein has been shrouded in secrecy. It is well- understood that Epstein had influence over Wexner’s fortune but questions remain as to whether Epstein used his link to the magnate to prey on girls.
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Victoria's Secret hire second firm to probe Les Wexner's Epstein ties
An Orlando-area massage therapist has had his license restricted in an Emergency Order following four sexual misconduct complaints by female clients at three different business locations.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT DISCIPLINES ORLANDO MASSAGE THERAPIST AFTER MULTIPLE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTS - Horowitz Law
A Massage Envy employee in Miami had his massage license restricted by the Florida Department of Health after he was arrested for battery of a female client.
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MASSAGE ENVY THERAPIST FROM MIAMI ARRESTED FOR BATTERY AND HAS LICENSE RESTRICTED - Horowitz Law
A Massage Envy employee in Bradenton had his massage license restricted by the Florida Department of Health after he was arrested for battery of a female client.
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FLORIDA HEALTH DEPT. RESTRICTS LICENSE OF MASSAGE ENVY EMPLOYEE ARRESTED FOR BATTERY - Horowitz Law
The Florida Department of Health has ordered the emergency restriction of the license of Titusville massage therapist, Thomas Gregory Grasso, after receiving multiple sexual misconduct complaints.
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT DISCIPLINES LONGTIME TITUSVILLE MASSAGE THERAPIST AFTER MULTIPLE SEXUAL MISCONDUCT REPORTS - Horowitz Law
Titusville police arrested a local massage therapist on suspicion of sex crimes. Detectives said they found evidence he committed crimes against twenty victims while he was performing massage services.
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Titusville massage therapist accused of molesting 19 clients
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced today it paid more than $19 million to 224 claims of clergy sexual abuse in its victim compensation fund. Additional survivors rejected settlement offers or opted out of the program and have pending lawsuits.
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Pittsburgh Catholic Diocese pays $19.2 million to settle 224 clergy abuse claims
A new Bishop has been named for the troubled Buffalo Catholic diocese. If there is to be any reform, it is time for pressure instead of praise.
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New Buffalo Bishop Needs Pressure, Not Praise - Horowitz Law
New York Times' The Daily podcast: One Man's Story Of The Sexual Abuse He Suffered As A Child in The Boy Scouts of America
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‘Something Terrible Has Happened’
It’s really not that complicated.
Breaking News from Denver: Further investigation by Attorney General into Colorado Catholic Church Identified 46 more victims, 9 more abusive priests — including Denver's famed Father Charles Woodrich, better known as Father Woody.
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Further investigation into Colorado Catholic Church IDs 46 more victims, 9 more abusive priests — including Denver’s Father Woody
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More Than 100 Accusers Seek Restitution From Jeffrey Epstein’s Estate
After a year spent refusing to give California regulators detailed information on sexual assault and harassment claims made by drivers and riders, Uber is being fined $59 million.
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Uber Fined $59 Million After Stonewalling Investigation Into Sexual Violence
The chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Judiciary Committee says that amending the Pennsylvania Constitution to create a window of time for lawsuits by adult survivors of child sex abuse will be a top priority in the upcoming legislative session. #nevertoolate
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Lawmakers could let voters decide whether to allow lawsuits for abuse survivors in 2021
The University of Colorado Board of Regents has revoked a famed priest's honorary degree on account of our clients' sexual abuse claims. It's never too late to do the right thing!
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CU Regents revoke priest’s honorary degree
The Florida Attorney General confirms that abusive priests were often transferred to Florida from other states. Adam Horowitz said: “What the report doesn’t touch on is why [the named priests] can’t be prosecuted. They can’t be prosecuted because there was a cover-up in the church. Victims were pressured not to speak out. In some cases, victims were misled. Priests were transferred from one parish to another, where they’d get a fresh start and a clean reputation.”
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Investigation: Florida was dumping ground for priests accused of sex abuse - ABC7 Southwest Florida
Message Envy therapist Jose Grajales has been arrested on battery charges in which it is alleged that he made unlawful sexual contact with a female client at Massage Envy franchise in Wellington, Florida location.
MASSAGE ENVY MASSEUSE IN WELLINGTON ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL CONTACT WITH CLIENT - Horowitz Law
Exposing the predators is great. But exposing the willful enablers is just as important.
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Colorado’s review of Catholic Church sex abuse named priests, but not those who covered up their crimes
In response to multiple complaints of sexual misconduct, The Florida Department of Health ordered the emergency restriction of the license of a Boynton Beach massage therapist.
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Boynton Beach Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
Message Envy therapist Jose Grajales in Wellington has been arrested on battery charges in which it is alleged that he made unlawful sexual contact with a female client at Massage Envy.
MASSAGE ENVY MASSEUSE IN WELLINGTON ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED SEXUAL CONTACT WITH CLIENT - Horowitz Law
Getting into the holiday season at Horowitz Law. Happy Holidays from our team to all of our colleagues, clients, and friends!
The Florida Department of Health ordered the emergency restriction of the license of Destin massage therapist, Alan McCullough, in response to an alleged incident of sexual misconduct at Massage Envy.
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Destin Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
The Florida Department of Health responded to sexual misconduct complaints by ordering the emergency restriction of the license of Boynton Beach massage therapist, Roberto Abreu.
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Boynton Beach Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
Getting into the holiday season at Horowitz Law. Happy Holidays from our team to all of our colleagues, clients, and friends!
Wishing you health and happiness in 2021!
An insurance company for the Diocese of Brooklyn says it should not be responsible for paying settlements to clergy sexual abuse victims. They argue that allegations of the Diocese’s long-standing specific knowledge of individual instances of abuse and decades-long culture of coverup voids the coverage.
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Insurance company sues Diocese of Brooklyn over sex abuse cases alleging it knew of prolific abuser
The Florida Department of Health ordered the emergency restriction of the license of Destin massage therapist, Alan McCullough, in response to an alleged incident of sexual misconduct at Massage Envy.
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Destin Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
The Florida Department of Health responded to sexual misconduct complaints by ordering the emergency restriction of the license of Boynton Beach massage therapist, Roberto Abreu.
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Boynton Beach Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
Getting into the holiday season at Horowitz Law. Happy Holidays from our team to all of our colleagues, clients, and friends!
The deadline for filing sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Buffalo, including any claims relating to sexual abuse, is August 14 pursuant to an Order entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of New York. Claimants who don’t file a proof of claim against the Diocese in a timely manner will not be able to share in any distribution under any Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan confirmed in the Diocese’s case.
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Deadline for filing claims against Diocese of Buffalo in Chapter 11 case set for Aug. 14
Wishing you health and happiness in 2021!
An insurance company for the Diocese of Brooklyn says it should not be responsible for paying settlements to clergy sexual abuse victims. They argue that allegations of the Diocese’s long-standing specific knowledge of individual instances of abuse and decades-long culture of coverup voids the coverage.
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Insurance company sues Diocese of Brooklyn over sex abuse cases alleging it knew of prolific abuser
The Florida Department of Health ordered the emergency restriction of the license of Destin massage therapist, Alan McCullough, in response to an alleged incident of sexual misconduct at Massage Envy.
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Destin Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
The Florida Department of Health responded to sexual misconduct complaints by ordering the emergency restriction of the license of Boynton Beach massage therapist, Roberto Abreu.
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Boynton Beach Massage Therapist Disciplined for Alleged Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
Getting into the holiday season at Horowitz Law. Happy Holidays from our team to all of our colleagues, clients, and friends!
The Diocese of Camden, already in bankruptcy, is aggressively pushing back against its clergy abuse victims, by demanding that all abuse survivors file claims by February 26, 2021 despite New Jersey law already providing a deadline of November 30, 2021. A bankruptcy judge will now decide on the deadline.
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Diocese of Camden seeks to push up deadline for sex abuse survivors to file claims
A Bankruptcy Court judge has set August 14, 2021 as the deadline for all persons with abuse claims against the Diocese of Rockville Centre to file a Claims Form. The deadline was set over the objection of Diocese attorneys who sought an earlier cutoff date.
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Long Island, N.Y. Diocese Fails to Cut Short Sex-Abuse Claim Deadline
Sadly, child sexual predators can be found in every profession, economic class, and walk of life.
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‘Predatory pediatrician’ scoped out victims for years, records show
South Florida pediatrician Michael Mizrachy has been arrested on child pornography and solicitation charges. Detectives found a video on the doctor's computer showing a child, between the ages of 8 and 10, having sexual intercourse with an apparent adult male.
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Area Pediatrician Michael Mizrachy Arrested On Child Misconduct Charges - BocaNewsNow.com
The deadline for filing sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Buffalo, including any claims relating to sexual abuse, is August 14 pursuant to an Order entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of New York. Claimants who don’t file a proof of claim against the Diocese in a timely manner will not be able to share in any distribution under any Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan confirmed in the Diocese’s case.
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Deadline for filing claims against Diocese of Buffalo in Chapter 11 case set for Aug. 14
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The Diocese of Camden, already in bankruptcy, is aggressively pushing back against its clergy abuse victims, by demanding that all abuse survivors file claims by February 26, 2021 despite New Jersey law already providing a deadline of November 30, 2021. A bankruptcy judge will now decide on the deadline.
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Diocese of Camden seeks to push up deadline for sex abuse survivors to file claims
A Bankruptcy Court judge has set August 14, 2021 as the deadline for all persons with abuse claims against the Diocese of Rockville Centre to file a Claims Form. The deadline was set over the objection of Diocese attorneys who sought an earlier cutoff date.
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Long Island, N.Y. Diocese Fails to Cut Short Sex-Abuse Claim Deadline
Sadly, child sexual predators can be found in every profession, economic class, and walk of life.
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‘Predatory pediatrician’ scoped out victims for years, records show
South Florida pediatrician Michael Mizrachy has been arrested on child pornography and solicitation charges. Detectives found a video on the doctor's computer showing a child, between the ages of 8 and 10, having sexual intercourse with an apparent adult male.
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Area Pediatrician Michael Mizrachy Arrested On Child Misconduct Charges - BocaNewsNow.com
The deadline for filing sexual abuse claims against the Diocese of Buffalo, including any claims relating to sexual abuse, is August 14 pursuant to an Order entered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of the Western District of New York. Claimants who don’t file a proof of claim against the Diocese in a timely manner will not be able to share in any distribution under any Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan confirmed in the Diocese’s case.
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Deadline for filing claims against Diocese of Buffalo in Chapter 11 case set for Aug. 14
For the second time this month, a Parkland, Florida doctor has been arrested for transmitting explicit sex images. This time, gastroenterologist Stewart Bitman has been charged with sending sexually explicit pictures of himself to a 13-year old child.
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Parkland doctor accused of sending explicit photos to 13-year-old child
An unlikely hero has saved two Florida kids. She’s not a cop.
She’s not a prosecutor. She’s not a psychologist.
She’s not a judge. She’s not a children’s advocate or school teacher or nurse or doctor or day care provider.
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An Unlikely Hero Saves Two Florida Kids - Horowitz Law
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The Diocese of Camden, already in bankruptcy, is aggressively pushing back against its clergy abuse victims, by demanding that all abuse survivors file claims by February 26, 2021 despite New Jersey law already providing a deadline of November 30, 2021. A bankruptcy judge will now decide on the deadline.
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Diocese of Camden seeks to push up deadline for sex abuse survivors to file claims
A Bankruptcy Court judge has set August 14, 2021 as the deadline for all persons with abuse claims against the Diocese of Rockville Centre to file a Claims Form. The deadline was set over the objection of Diocese attorneys who sought an earlier cutoff date.
WSJ.COM
Long Island, N.Y. Diocese Fails to Cut Short Sex-Abuse Claim Deadline
Sadly, child sexual predators can be found in every profession, economic class, and walk of life.
SUN-SENTINEL.COM
‘Predatory pediatrician’ scoped out victims for years, records show
This news is nothing short of devastating. An error by Pennsylvania's top election official may cause a two-year delay on the vote on whether survivors of decades-old sexual abuse in Pennsylvania should be able to sue the institutions that covered up the crimes.
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Kathy Boockvar, Pa. Secretary of State, to resign over missed constitutional amendment requirement
Horowitz Law has filed a lawsuit against the Scranton Diocese alleges Fr. Joseph Meighan serially sexually abused a young boy, starting from when the victim was just five years old.
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Lawsuit alleges Diocese of Scranton priest of child sexual abuse
House Bill 14 has overwhelmingly passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a vote of 187-15, a key step in the temporary lifting of expired statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits in Pennsylvania. The law would create a two-year "window" during which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court – notwithstanding any law that had previously prevented such filings.
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Pennsylvania Moves Towards Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Victims - Horowitz Law
Dr. Stewart Bitman, a gastroenterologist of thirty years who has been affiliated with many hospitals in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, was arrested and criminally charged after allegedly sending sexually explicit photos of himself to a 13-year-old.
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Coral Springs Doctor Arrested After Sending Explicit Photos to a Minor - Horowitz Law
For the second time this month, a Parkland, Florida doctor has been arrested for transmitting explicit sex images. This time, gastroenterologist Stewart Bitman has been charged with sending sexually explicit pictures of himself to a 13-year old child.
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Parkland doctor accused of sending explicit photos to 13-year-old child
An unlikely hero has saved two Florida kids. She’s not a cop.
She’s not a prosecutor. She’s not a psychologist.
She’s not a judge. She’s not a children’s advocate or school teacher or nurse or doctor or day care provider.
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An Unlikely Hero Saves Two Florida Kids - Horowitz Law
The Diocese of St. Augustine got caught covering up sexual abuse and it made headlines. But we have reason to believe their actions are typical of many Catholic Dioceses in the United States.
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Diocese of St. Augustine Got Caught, But Is This Just Business As Usual For The Church? - Horowitz Law
Most predators who prey on children use deceit and manipulation to get close to victims. But the tragic slaying of two FBI agents this week in Florida is a reminder that child predators can be dangerous to all of us, in many ways, including overt violence.
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A Tribute to Law Enforcement and a Reminder to All - Horowitz Law
Horowitz Law Opinion: The Florida Department of Health puts the public at risk when it fails to swiftly discipline those healthcare providers who rape, molest or sexually assault patients and other vulnerable Floridians. Florida Department of Health (DOH)
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Florida Department of Health Needlessly Puts the Public at Risk - Horowitz Law
Breaking News: All Payments in the Jeffrey Epstein Victims' Compensation Program have been paused effective immediately due to uncertainty about the liquidity of Estate assets. Fund administrators say they remain committed to ensuring all claimants receive compensation and validation. Deadline for claims remains March 25, 2021.
This news is nothing short of devastating. An error by Pennsylvania's top election official may cause a two-year delay on the vote on whether survivors of decades-old sexual abuse in Pennsylvania should be able to sue the institutions that covered up the crimes.
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Kathy Boockvar, Pa. Secretary of State, to resign over missed constitutional amendment requirement
Horowitz Law has filed a lawsuit against the Scranton Diocese alleges Fr. Joseph Meighan serially sexually abused a young boy, starting from when the victim was just five years old.
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Lawsuit alleges Diocese of Scranton priest of child sexual abuse
The Catholic Bishops in New York State (and elsewhere) are playing a shell game by shifting billions of dollars outside the reach of sexual abuse victim/creditors before filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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New York's Catholic church leaders control billions outside the reach of abuse survivors
Very often, the ONLY way victims can expose predators, prevent crimes and get justice is by filing a civil lawsuit.
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Why The Civil Justice System is Crucial for Sexual Abuse Survivors - Horowitz Law
Okaloosa County, Florida middle school teacher and soccer coach is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl over two year period, starting when the student was 15-years-old.
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Florida Soccer Coach Hayley Hallmark Sexually Assaulted Teen Girl: Cops
The Diocese of St. Augustine got caught covering up sexual abuse and it made headlines. But we have reason to believe their actions are typical of many Catholic Dioceses in the United States.
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Diocese of St. Augustine Got Caught, But Is This Just Business As Usual For The Church? - Horowitz Law
Most predators who prey on children use deceit and manipulation to get close to victims. But the tragic slaying of two FBI agents this week in Florida is a reminder that child predators can be dangerous to all of us, in many ways, including overt violence.
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A Tribute to Law Enforcement and a Reminder to All - Horowitz Law
Horowitz Law Opinion: The Florida Department of Health puts the public at risk when it fails to swiftly discipline those healthcare providers who rape, molest or sexually assault patients and other vulnerable Floridians. Florida Department of Health (DOH)
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Florida Department of Health Needlessly Puts the Public at Risk - Horowitz Law
"Of Course I Care. I Have a Daughter" -- It should not take someone’s daughter to persuade a man to take decisive action over a problem as serious as sexual abuse or harassment.
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Do You Cringe When You Hear Someone Say, "Of Course I Care. I Have a Daughter"? - Horowitz Law
Another Massage Envy therapist in trouble with authorities for sexual misconduct on a female client. Anyone else starting to see the pattern?
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MIAMI MASSAGE ENVY EMPLOYEE HAS LICENSE RESTRICTED BY DEPT. OF HEALTH FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT - Horowitz Law
A dancer who appeared on the hit Lifetime show “Dance Moms” was arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with two underage students, authorities said.
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Man who appeared on ‘Dance Moms’ arrested for sexually abusing students
During Black History Month each year, we collectively turn our attention to brave and accomplished black figures. It's time we recognize the courageous accomplishments of black sexual abuse survivors.
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Let's Recognize the Courage of Black Sexual Abuse Survivors During Black History Month - Horowitz Law
The news that the Pennsylvania Department of State screwed up the process for putting a constitutional amendment before voters to allow victims of decades-old sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits has had a harsh impact on abuse survivors.
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After state blunder, Pa. abuse victims ask: ‘Who the hell are we supposed to trust?’
Just two weeks left to go -- All claims against the Archdiocese of New Orleans for sexual abuse must be filed by March 1, 2021 per Bankruptcy Court order. The deadline applies to all claims of abuse involving any priest, nuns, brothers, employees or volunteers of the Archdiocese.
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New Orleans Archdiocese March 1 Filing Deadline Rapidly Approaching - Horowitz Law
Breaking News: John Geddert, the owner of Twistars, a gymnastics club where dozens of women and girls were sexually abused by Dr. Larry Nassar, killed himself on the same day the Michigan Attorney General charged him with human trafficking and other sex crimes.
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Gymnastics Coach Killed Himself After Sex Crime And Human Trafficking Charges
Anyone making a sexual abuse claim against the Diocese of Rockville Centre has until August 14, 2021 to file a claim, pursuant to a new Bankruptcy Court Order.
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Bar Dates for Sexual Abuse Claims and General Claims in The Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, New York Bankruptcy
All abuse is heartbreaking but even more so in settings like this where the kids are around abusers 24/7 with virtually no chance of escape. https://bit.ly/3khNz1f
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Child Sexual Abuse Lawyers File Lawsuit Against Children's Home in Hudson Valley
Author Emma Brown says that abuse of boys is overlooked & if some celebrities, etc. would join the #MeToo movement, more would come forward. I gave her a little help in her research & one of my brave clients talked with her. Her book is out next week: https://wapo.st/3qPATB5
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Why we don’t talk about sexual violence against boys — and why we should
The Florida Department of Health has issued an Emergency Order restricting the massage therapy license of a massage therapist due to alleged sexual misconduct at Vitality Massage Studio in Miami.
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Massage Therapist Joseph Succar Restricted by Dept. of Health Due to Sexual Assault - Horowitz Law
When we fail to recognize and address sexual violence against boys, not only are we failing to protect boys, but we also may be stoking violence.
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Why we don’t talk about sexual violence against boys — and why we should
Dr. Michael Mizrachy, a pediatrician in Broward County, is now charged with federal crimes in addition to state court crimes for his possession of child sexual images. A federal court judged ordered Mizrachy to remain in custody without bond pending his federal trial on child pornography charges.
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Florida Pediatrician Arrested on Federal Child Pornography Possession To Be Held Without Bond - Horowitz Law
Today is the deadline in Bankruptcy Court for all victims of church sex abuse related to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, its parishes, schools, or a related ministry to file a claim.
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Monday deadline for victims of church sex abuse to file claims
Catholic Dioceses in New Jersey being sued for negligence in connection with clergy sexual abuse are increasingly distancing themselves from perpetrator priest by filing crossclaims against the priests in an effort to reduce their own liability.
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Catholic Church tries to shift blame to former Cardinal McCarrick in NJ sex abuse lawsuits – Bishop Accountability
Want to Help a Sexual Abuse Victim in One Simple Way? It could happen, if you just forward this blog to people you know who are in or grew up in New York & New Jersey.
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You Can Help A Sexual Abuse Victim Get REAL Help! - Horowitz Law
Florida Health Dept. Issues Emergency Order Restricting Nurse, Hiram Bonilla, Who Was Arrested For Sexually Assaulting Female Patient at Citrus Memorial Hospital.
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Florida Health Dept. Issues Emergency Order Against Nurse For Sexual Misconduct - Horowitz Law
Bipartisan bills pending in Colorado give hope to survivors of childhood sexual abuse that they will be able to hold abusers accountable in civil court, no matter how long it’s been since the abuse. Predictably, the bills are being opposed by the Colorado Catholic Conference.
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Catholic group opposes Colorado bill that would give child sex abuse survivors the ability to sue their abuser at any time
Cardinal Doanld Wuerl resigned in 2018 as Archbishop of Washington amid scandal due to his mishandling of clergy sexual abuse cases. Yet, the Archdiocese's 2020 financial records designate over 2 million dollars for the "continuing ministry" of the Archbishop Emeritus.
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Washington archdiocese allocates $2m for Cardinal Wuerl’s ‘continuing ministry’
Are you wondering “Are bishops living up to their repeated pledges of ‘transparency’ in clergy abuse cases?” If so, you’ll want to keep reading.
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Are Bishops Living Up to Their Repeated Pledges of ‘Transparency’ in Clergy Abuse Cases? - Horowitz Law
Anyone who wants to file a claim seeking damages for clergy sex abuse against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse must do so by midnight on April 15, 2021 per a Bankruptcy Court deadline.
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Deadline for filing sex abuse claims against Syracuse Catholic Diocese is approaching
On March 11, the Florida Department of Health restricted the license of a Naples massage therapist in response to a sexual assault complaint by a 31-year old female client.
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Naples Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Assault Complaint - Horowitz Law
On March 11, the Florida Department of Health restricted the license of a Naples massage therapist in response to a sexual assault complaint by a 31-year old female client.
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Naples Massage Therapist Faces Sexual Assault Complaint - Horowitz Law
400 people who allege that they were sexually preyed upon by New Orleans Catholic priests and deacons have sought compensation in Bankruptcy Court from the Archdiocese of New Orleans before last week’s deadline for victims of clerical abuse to file such claims, church officials said Thursday.
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Archdiocese of New Orleans receives 400 sexual abuse claims in bankruptcy court
Lyft and Uber will begin sharing information with each other on drivers kicked off their platforms due to sexual assault allegations, the two competing companies said Thursday, part of an effort to crack down on reports of abuse on the two platforms.
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Rivals Uber And Lyft Will Share Reports Of Sexual Assault By Drivers
After months of delay, Jeffrey Epstein’s prime Manhattan mansion has sold for nearly $51 million — and the estate of the disgraced multi-millionaire vows the proceeds will flow to a fund for his victims, some of whom were sexually abused in that very same structure.
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Jeffrey Epstein’s NYC mansion sells for $51 million. Women abused there will share proceeds
The pattern is clear. Incredibly talented individuals aren’t always saints. In fact, sometimes their outward search for achievement and accolades masks inner demons.
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He Did Great Things. He Can Still Be an Abuser or Harasser. - Horowitz Law
Sexual predators often suffer from poor impulse control and poor decision-making. They can be prone to experience bouts of rage, sexual frustration, and even guilt and channel these emotions in pre-meditated violence.
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Our Thoughts On The Horrific Atlanta Spa shootings - Horowitz Law
An inquiry into sexual abuse up from 1970 to 2005 has found English football did not do enough to protect children from pedophile coaches in an “institutional failure” by the game’s governing body.
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Sex abuse inquiry: English football failed children for 35 years
A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested Sunday after police said he posed as an Uber driver and sexually battered a tourist who got into his car.
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Fort Lauderdale Man Accused of Posing as Uber Driver, Sexually Battering Woman
If the plan that lawmakers put in motion on Monday succeeds, Pennsylvania voters will be asked during a May 18 primary election to ratify an emergency amendment to the state constitution allowing child sex abuse victims to file civil lawsuits in decades-old cases.
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Lawmakers want to use emergency powers to pass sexual abuse reform. Can they find the votes to pull it off? | Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Anyone who wants to file a claim seeking damages for clergy sex abuse against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse must do so by midnight on April 15, 2021 per a Bankruptcy Court deadline.
SYRACUSE.COM
Deadline for filing sex abuse claims against Syracuse Catholic Diocese is approaching
An effort to use an emergency provision to change the Pennsylvania Constitution to allow adult survivors of childhood sex abuse to sue the organizations that covered up for the predators seems to be stalled after Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward announced Monday there’s not enough support in her caucus for the move.
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Effort to change Constitution for sex-abuse survivors falls apart
The pattern is clear. Incredibly talented individuals aren’t always saints. In fact, sometimes their outward search for achievement and accolades masks inner demons.
ADAMHOROWITZLAW.COM
He Did Great Things. He Can Still Be an Abuser or Harasser. - Horowitz Law
Sexual predators often suffer from poor impulse control and poor decision-making. They can be prone to experience bouts of rage, sexual frustration, and even guilt and channel these emotions in pre-meditated violence.
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Our Thoughts On The Horrific Atlanta Spa shootings - Horowitz Law
An inquiry into sexual abuse up from 1970 to 2005 has found English football did not do enough to protect children from pedophile coaches in an “institutional failure” by the game’s governing body.
ALJAZEERA.COM
Sex abuse inquiry: English football failed children for 35 years
A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested Sunday after police said he posed as an Uber driver and sexually battered a tourist who got into his car.
NBCMIAMI.COM
Fort Lauderdale Man Accused of Posing as Uber Driver, Sexually Battering Woman
If the plan that lawmakers put in motion on Monday succeeds, Pennsylvania voters will be asked during a May 18 primary election to ratify an emergency amendment to the state constitution allowing child sex abuse victims to file civil lawsuits in decades-old cases.
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Lawmakers want to use emergency powers to pass sexual abuse reform. Can they find the votes to pull it off? | Pennsylvania Capital-Star
