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