Posted on August 28, 2017     |     Child Molestation, Firm News, Sexual Molestation
Brentwood School Teacher Arrested & Accused of Unlawful Sex with a Minor
Dr. Aimee Palmitessa, a 45-year-old biology teacher at an elite Brentwood private school, has been accused of unlawful sex with an underage student. She was arrested on suspicion of statutory rape on Friday, August 18th. Allegedly, Palmitessa engaged in sex involving a 16-year-old student of one of Los Angeles’ most expensive schools. Palmitessa earned a… read more
read morePosted on July 27, 2017     |     Firm News, Sex Offender, Sexual Molestation
Segerstrom High School Coach Arrested on Suspicion of Sexual Relationship with Student
A Segerstrom High School basketball coach has been arrested on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student-athlete. Tracey Stephan Fulford, now 52, allegedly began the relationship with the student when she was only16. The relationship allegedly spanned 3 years, continuing past her high school graduation.. The woman , who is now 19-years… read more
read morePosted on November 21, 2016     |     Firm News, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Former OC Teacher Convicted of Child Exploitation Visited Philippines for Sex
A former Orange County teacher has been convicted of child exploitation after prosecutors said he traveled to the Philippines to have sex with young girls and videotaped the encounters. For more information and the whole story, go to: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Former-SoCal-Teacher-Convicted-Exploitation-Visited-Philippines-Sex-401931146.html
read morePosted on October 13, 2016     |     Assault, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, Lewd acts, Molestation, Orange County, Public School Abuse, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
University High School Boys Water Polo Coach Arrested on Suspicion of Sex With Student
Coleman Pickell, a walk-on boys water polo coach at University High School in Irvine, California, has been arrested for allegedly having sex with a minor female student. At this stage, Irvine Police have released few details, however it is known that Pickell is 23 years old. For more information and the whole story, go to:… read more
read morePosted on September 30, 2016     |     Assault, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, Lewd acts, Public School Abuse, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Second Student Files Suit Against Hesperia Unified School District
A second student has come forwarded and filed suit against Hesperia Unified School District, alleging that there exists a culture of sexual hazing on the Oak Hills High School football team. The Plaintiff, an 18-year-old known in court filings as John KZ Doe, is the second victim of hazing at the school to come forward… read more
read morePosted on September 13, 2016     |     Assault, Attorney, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, John Manly, Lewd acts, Public School Abuse, Rape, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
High School Hazing Discussed in Depth by ESPN
ESPN’s Outside The Lines has pointed its spotlight at the epidemic of hazing in high school sports. The investigative piece features an interviews with attorneys from Manly, Stewart & Finaldi, and focuses on the case of one of the firm’s clients, who has sued Hesperia Unified School District following a horrific incident of violent sexual… read more
read morePosted on August 26, 2016     |     Attorney, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, Lewd acts, Los Angeles, Molestation, Pedophile, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Entertainment Lawyer Linked to Childrens’ Shows Enters Not Guilty Plea in Child Sex Case
Benjamin Lawson Adams, the entertainment attorney who was recently arrested upon suspicion of engaging in sexual intercourse with a minor, has pled not guilty. Adams was charged with three counts of lewd acts upon a child, oral copulation of a person under 16, two counts of sexual penetration by a foreign object and one count… read more
read morePosted on August 3, 2016     |     Assault, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, Lewd acts, Molestation, Public School Abuse, Rape, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Athletic Director Arrested on Suspicion of Having Sex with a Minor; Flees to Vegas
Juan Ivan Barajas, the 36-year-old athletic director at San Gabriel Mission High School has been arrested on suspicion of having sex with a 15-year-old female student. Barajas fled with his victim to Las Vegas when her parents learned of the abuse. Barajas was arrested by Henderson, NV, police and booked. For more information and the… read more
read morePosted on June 30, 2016     |     Assault, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Church, clergy sexual abuse, Firm News, Lewd acts, Los Angeles, Molestation, Orange County, Pedophile, Rape, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Long Beach Teacher Arrested on Suspicion of “Continual Sexual Abuse” of Student
Jason Gorski, 43, has been arrested on suspicion of continually sexually abusing a male student of his from 2007 to 2009, while the child was 12 to 15 years old. At the time, Gorski was a teacher at a private school in Long Beach. Since then, he has left the school and was arrested in… read more
read morePosted on June 6, 2016     |     Assault, Attorney, California, Child Abuse, Child Molestation, Firm News, Lewd acts, Los Angeles, Molestation, Pedophile, Sex Offender, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Molestation
Entertainment Industry Attorney Arrested on Suspicion of Sex With a Minor
Benjamin Lawson Adams, a 30-year-old entertainment law attorney in Los Angeles, has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in sexual activity with a minor in Manhattan Beach, California. An arrest warrant had been issued for several counts of sex and sodomy with a minor under the age of 16. Manhattan Beach Police are concerned that… read more
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