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Brentwood School Teacher Arrested & Accused of Unlawful Sex with a Minor

Dr. Aimee Palmitessa, a 45-year-old biology teacher at an elite Brentwood private school, has been accused of unlawful sex with an underage student. She was arrested on suspicion of statutory rape on Friday, August 18th. Allegedly, Palmitessa engaged in sex involving a 16-year-old student of one of Los Angeles’ most expensive schools. Palmitessa earned a… read more

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Wrestling Coach Terry Terrell Gillard Charged with Child Molestation

Terry Terrell Gillard of Sylmar, 56-year-old wrestling coach at John H. Francis Polytechnic High School, was recently charged with more 60 relating to alleged sexual assaults of 4 students. The conduct reportedly occurred between 2014 and 2017, and involved students and minors Gillard met through his position as wrestling coach. The Los Angeles County District… read more

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Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Jamie Dantzscher and Mattie Larson Praise Olympic Champion Aly Raisman and Blast USA Gymnastics for Statements on Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal

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Whistleblower Gymnasts Call for Removal of USA Gymnastics Chairman Paul Parilla and Change of Leadership

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Segerstrom High School Coach Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Relationship with Student

A Segerstrom High School basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student-athlete. Tracey Stephan Fulford, now 52, allegedly began the relationship with the student when she was only16. The relationship allegedly spanned 3 years, continuing past her high school graduation.. The woman , who is now 19-years… read more

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Former Saddleback College Counselor Accused of Soliciting Sex from Students

Financial aid counselor Javier Alberto Williams of Saddleback College is accused of soliciting sex from students and extorting a student into sending him naked pictures. He is now facing criminal charges after he pleaded not guilty in April to a felony count of extortion, four misdemeanor counts of engaging and agreeing to engage in prostitution,… read more

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Victim’s Attorney’s Manly, Stewart & Finaldi and Alleged Nassar Victims Blast Federal Plea Deal

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Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Announce $1,885,000 Jury Verdict in Hagan Vs. Army and Navy Academy Alleged Child Sexual Assault Case

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Statement by Sexual Abuse Victim’s Attorney John C. Manly Regarding USAG Report on Sexual Abuse Policies

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Hacienda Heights Junior High School Baskeball Coach Arrested for Sex Crime Involving 14-Year-Old Student

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