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Posted on April 13, 2020 | Firm News
Sex offender and instructor both still work near young equestrian athletes
A shocking report by Scott Reid in the Orange County Register has revealed that nationally renowned equestrian instructor Steve Milne, a fixture at Southern California horse facilities and events for decades, is being formally investigated by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for allegations of misconduct. He was fired in late February by the Shea Center,… read more
read morePosted on April 6, 2020 | Sexual Harassment
What Is Quid Pro Quo Harassment?
The definition of sexual harassment is broad. Workplace sexual harassment can take many forms, from unwanted sexual touching to name-calling. Sexual harassment can involve threats, intimidation or blackmail. Sexual harassment can also refer to promises in exchange for sexual acts, such as a job promotion. If you believe you have experienced this type of sexual… read more
read morePosted on April 6, 2020 | Firm News
US Tennis Association Fails to Protect Minors from Sexual Abuse
A blockbuster report by David Chen in the New York Times revealed the US Tennis Association failed to report or remove a coach who had been twice arrested and accused of sexually abusing students at a high school where he coached. That coach, Normandie Burgos, was arrested for in 2010 and tried for molesting students… read more
read morePosted on March 23, 2020 | Firm News
Our Status with Current & Prospective Clients During the COVID-19 Outbreak
In an effort to continue assisting clients through the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we will be changing how we communicate with current & prospective clients in need. We Can Evaluate Your Case Remotely Despite recent “shelter in place” mandates set forth in response to COVID-19, we want to assure any current and prospective clients… read more
read morePosted on March 16, 2020 | Firm News, Lewd acts
Michael Medeiros Former Archdiocese of OC musician arrested on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor
On March 13, 2020 Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Detail investigators arrested 34 year old Lake Forest resident Michael Medeiros on suspicion of two counts of felony child molestation. Medeiros previously worked for the Archdiocese Orange County and was fired in February 2020 after the church was notified about the allegations. He is suspected… read more
read morePosted on February 24, 2020 | Rape, Sexual Assault
What Is a Rape Kit?
Rape is the crime of forcing sexual intercourse upon someone by means of intimidation, threat of bodily injury, violence, menace, or duress. Rape can also occur while the victim is unconscious, intoxicated, physically restrained, or mentally disabled. If someone rapes you, know that what happened to you was not your fault. Also know that it… read more
read morePosted on February 19, 2020 | Press Releases
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi File New Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Scandal Plagued Redlands Unified School District
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read morePosted on February 19, 2020 | Press Releases
Victim’s Attorneys File Suit on Behalf of 13th Victim in Case of LAUSD Wrestling Coach Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
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read morePosted on February 19, 2020 | Press Releases
Statement by John C. Manly, Boy Scouts Sexual Abuse Victim’s Attorney on Bankruptcy Filing by the Boy Scouts of America
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