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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

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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

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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

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Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Join Dominique Moceanu in Criticizing Usa Gymnastics Ceo Selection Process

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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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Federal Court Suspends Michigan Court GAG Order Against Alleged Sex Abuse Victims

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Michigan State University Report Details Sexual Abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar

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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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Penn State Gymnastics Head Coach Jeff Thompson Fired

After a number of accusations by several former student-athletes, Penn State women’s gymnastics team head coach Jeff Thompson has been relieved of his duties. The decision comes less than a year after Thompson’s wife, Rachelle Thompson, resigned as associate head coach in June 2016 amid allegations of emotional abuse. The termination is effective immediately and… read more

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Temecula Valley Doctor Facing 31 Counts of Sexual Assault

In a disturbing piece of recent news, a Temecula Valley doctor is currently facing 31 felony and misdemeanor counts of sexually abusing patients and is now being held in lieu of a $3 million bail. Jury deliberations are already underway. John Francis McGuire, 45, of Escondido, has been accused of groping and sexually assaulting numerous… read more

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