Posted on July 15, 2007     |     Attorney, California, Church, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation

Monica Almeida/The New York Times Cardinal Mahony apologized to victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests in the LA Archdiocese When Anthony Almeida, one of 500 sexual abuse victims in a recent lawsuit against the Catholic Church, was a young boy, he was continually molested and then raped by a trusted local priest. Almeida, a… read more

Posted on January 4, 2007     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sexual Abuse

Father Michael Baker, a notorious sexual abuser of the Los Angeles Archdiocese, faces accusations of childhood sexual abuse of a young male parishioner pursuant to a complaint filed in the Superior Court of Los Angeles. https://www.ocregister.com/2007/01/04/another-molestation-case-against-priest/

Posted on December 21, 2006     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sexual Abuse

Information released by the Archdiocese provides supplementary grounds for additional charges and allegations of childhood sexual abuse by Father Baker. It is expected that an amended complaint will be filed against Father Baker to include these additional charges. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-dec-21-me-briefs21.2-story.html Read more about Father Baker: Investigation of Father Baker’s Personnel File Leads to A Second Victim… read more

Posted on December 13, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sexual Abuse

As a settlement for over 500 victims of Catholic Church sex abuse progresses, Father Baker’s most recent victim comes forward despite the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to limit the statute of limitations. Although the specifics of the additional charges of molestation being filed against Father Baker have not been provided, the allegations come as no… read more

Posted on December 12, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse

Mahony recently admitted to allowing more than a dozen priests to continue their ministry, despite allegations and actual knowledge of sexual abuse and misconduct of priests under his watch. Most notably, Mahony was aware of the abuses of repeat offender pedophile Father Baker. Victim’s advocates suggest that the church has allowed and thereby encouraged this… read more

Posted on January 24, 2006     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse

Father Michael Baker, a notorious sexual abuser, was arrested on several counts of childhood sexual abuse against his parishioners and his bail has been set at $800,000. Father Baker is expected back in court in February to enter his plea. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jan-24-me-briefs24.1-story.html Read more about Father Baker: Cardinal Mahony Struggles to Avoid Connection with Sexual Abuse… read more

Posted on January 23, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse

Allegations of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church are often not made public and are instead secretly settled. However, as more cases have developed showing a pattern of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, victim’s advocates have gained support in suggesting that Cardinal Mahony’s astounding poor choices and failure to protect Catholic children is deserving… read more

Posted on January 20, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Sexual Abuse

Although the U.S. Supreme Court held that the statute of limitations for sexual molestation cases would be strictly enforced, Baker’s arrest is based on allegations of the sexual assault of a young boy which falls within the statutory period. Because of the extensive investigation involved in preparing this case, officials feared that Baker may attempt… read more

Posted on January 19, 2006     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Sexual Abuse

After much support and cooperation of various governmental organizations, state and federal agencies, and victims, Father Michael S. Baker has been arrested and is expected to be arraigned next week for numerous counts of child molestation and sexual abuse; meanwhile the investigation into these allegations is ongoing. Read more about Father Baker: Monsignor Lenihan Ordered… read more

Posted on November 17, 2005     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse

Despite a refusal to respond during a deposition, Monsignor Michael Lenihan was ordered by the court to respond to inquiries regarding the sexual abuse and molestation by three priests. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-nov-17-me-briefs17.2-story.html Read more about Father Baker: District Attorney Steve Cooley Releases Statement Regarding the Release of Los Angeles Archdiocese’s Documents and Records Statute of Limitations Help… read more