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Posted on June 15, 2017 | Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News
Prominent Taekwondo Athlete, Steven Lopez, and Coach Jean Lopez Accused of Sexual Abuse
The Olympic governing body has once again been accused of failing to protect athletes from their abusers, the most prominent example being that of the U.S. Gymnastics team. Former doctor for the U.S. Gymnastics team, Dr. Lawrence Nassar has accumulated more than 100 complaints of sexual abuse against him for sexually assaulting young athletes in… read more
read morePosted on June 5, 2017 | Press Releases
Victims’ Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Applaud Guilty Verdict in Retrial of San Diego Military School Official in Child Molestation Case
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read morePosted on June 5, 2017 | Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News
El Dorado Gymnastics Instructor Accused of Child Molestation
Keith Willette, a 54 year-old gymnastics instructor and professional photographer from Cameron Park, was arrested this past Thursday on suspicion of child molestation. According to the El Dorado Country Sherriff’s Office, Willette had been under investigation for a week prior to his arrest. His alleged victim came forward and informed authorities of the years of… read more
read morePosted on June 2, 2017 | Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Church, Firm News
Saddleback Church Youth Mentor Arrested on Suspicion of Lewd Acts with a Child
Absolutely no one deserves to experience the horrors of sexual abuse. When a child is sexually abused, his or her entire life can be harmed by the horrific acts of another. The most important thing to do when this happens is to immediately notify law enforcement, because you never know if you may be speaking… read more
read morePosted on May 25, 2017 | Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News
Former Military School Official Facing Retrial in Molestation Case
Jeffrey Barton was arrested on October 17, 2013, on the charge of molesting two students at the Army Navy Academy, one of them more than 50 times over a 2-year period in his office, cottage, car, and on an overnight, school-sanctioned trip. He pleaded not guilty to fondling, oral copulation, and sodomy of a minor…. read more
read morePosted on May 1, 2017 | Press Releases
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Join Dominique Moceanu in Criticizing Usa Gymnastics Ceo Selection Process
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read morePosted on April 19, 2017 | Press Releases
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Jamie Dantzscher and Rachael Denhollander Speak Out Against Attempts to Restrain Their Right to Speak Publicly About Their Alleged Sexual Abuse
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read morePosted on April 7, 2017 | Press Releases
Federal Court Suspends Michigan Court GAG Order Against Alleged Sex Abuse Victims
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read morePosted on March 22, 2017 | Press Releases
Michigan State University Report Details Sexual Abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar
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read morePosted on March 15, 2017 | Firm News, Sexual Abuse
New Bill Requires Athletic Organizations to Report Sexual Abuse
On March 3rd, a group of U.S. senators introduced legislation designed to protect amateur athletes by requiring coaches and trainers to report any suspected sexual abuse. In light of the recent allegations surrounding the USA Gymnastics, USA Swimming, and USA Taekwondo organizations and the unreported abuse their athletes endured, legislatures decided to take action. The… read more
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