Posted on April 22, 2005     |     Attorney, California, Child Abuse, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Sexual Abuse

Despite support from parishioners, Fr. Lopez was convicted of molesting of three young males during his time at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. During sentencing, one of the victims of the priest’s abuse spoke about the consequences of the priests abuse and said “He killed my faith. I’ll never… read more

Posted on December 21, 2004     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Sexual Abuse

The first of three victims in this Catholic child abuse case testified against Father Lopez today. The victims testimony related to the sexual encounters and communication he had with Fr. Lopez after attending mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church. The testimony will be used to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to try the… read more

Posted on July 16, 2003     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sexual Abuse

Charges for the alleged molestation of a young boy in the 1980’s against Father Michael Baker have been dropped after a decision by the Supreme Court to strictly enforce the statute of limitations in old molestation cases leaving the victims with no remedy. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jul-16-me-priests16-story.html Read more about Father Baker: John Manly to Represent Cynthia C…. read more

Posted on June 24, 2003     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile

Cynthia C. alleges that when Father Baker began molesting her, he told her that if she ever spoke about the molestation, Baker would ensure her mother gets fired from her job at the Church. When Father Baker confessed his abusive tendencies to Cardinal Mahony, Cynthia C. and her family moved to Mexico; however, the abuse… read more

Posted on May 2, 2003     |     California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Church, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile

After admitting to sexual misconduct with minors to Cardinal Mahony, Father Michael Baker faces additional charges of sexual abuse, presently totaling thirty-four charges. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-may-02-me-vnbriefs2.2-story.html Related Blog Posts: Cardinal Roger Mahony Admits to Mishandling Sexually Abusive Priest Father Michael Baker and Father Carlos Rodriguez Charged With Numerous Counts of Child Molestation Twenty-Nine Charges of Molestation Filed… read more

Posted on April 16, 2003     |     California, Child Molestation, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse

When Cardinal Mahony found out that Father Baker was a child molester, he did what all Catholic leaders of the time would do, he sent Baker to treatment. When the results of the treatment came back and said that Baker should not be allowed to interact with kids, Mahony again performed in accordance with Diocese… read more

Posted on September 27, 2002     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Sex Offender, Sexual Molestation

If Fathers Baker and Rodriguez are found guilty and convicted on all alleged counts of molestation against them, they could each face prison sentences of more than twenty years. Although the defense team for Father Baker is trying to minimize the allegations, we remain optimistic and hopeful that the arrests of these perpetrators will encourage… read more

Posted on May 16, 2002     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Orange County, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse

When Father Michael Baker admitted his ongoing sexual abuse to Cardinal Mahony, Mahony decided to turn the other way. When Mahony decided to make secret settlement payments to victims and allow the pedophile priest to continue interacting with children, Mahony border-line encouraged the destructive, sick behavior. Today, finally, Mahony has acknowledged and taken responsibility for… read more