Posted on January 12, 2009     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Orange County, Pedophile, Sexual Molestation
A Letter from Attorney John Manly
John recently received a letter from a past client/abuse survivor letting him know that the OC Board of Supervisors planned to allow known sexual abuser and cover-up artist Lawrence Baird to give the invocation for an upcoming meeting. In the letter, John points out that this isn’t the first time the OC Board of Sups… read more
read morePosted on July 16, 2007     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Los Angeles, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Mixed Emotions Expressed Regarding Settlement
Monica Almeida/The New York Times Cardinal Mahony apologized to the victims of clergy sexual abuse today, saying that he hoped the Church’s recent settlement for a record-breaking $660 million would bring a “final resolution” to the survivors. For abuse survivor Anthony Almeida (one of the 508 victims represented in the case), this settlement, and Mahony’s… read more
read morePosted on December 12, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
Victims Urge DA Office to Hold the Church Officials Responsible
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
read morePosted on January 24, 2006     |     California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
$800,000 Bail Set for Father Baker
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
read morePosted on January 23, 2006     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
Cardinal Mahony Struggles to Avoid Connection with Sexual Abuse Coverups
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
read morePosted on November 17, 2005     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
Monsignor Lenihan Ordered to Respond to Questions Relating to Father Baker
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
read morePosted on October 12, 2005     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
District Attorney Steve Cooley’s Statement Regarding the Release of Los Angeles Archdiocese’s Documents and Records
According to District Attorney Cooley, Cardinal Roger Mahony was urged and encouraged to cooperate with the ongoing investigations and to willingly hand over as much information as possible. However, Cardinal Mahony continues to resist the divulging of information and attempts to claim confidentiality privileges. Further, District Attorney Cooley stresses that the District Attorney’s Office is… read more
read morePosted on June 24, 2003     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile
John Manly to Represent Cynthia C. in another Sex Abuse Case against Father Baker
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
read morePosted on May 2, 2003     |     California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Church, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Pedophile
5 More Sexual Abuse Charges Added to Father Baker’s Trial; Charges Now Total 34
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
read morePosted on May 16, 2002     |     Attorney, California, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Orange County, Pedophile, Sexual Abuse
Cardinal Roger Mahony Admits to Mishandling Sexually Abusive Priest
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
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