Press Releases
Manly Stewart & Finaldi stands a respected and nationally recognized law firm that represents sexual abuse survivors. We take pride in helping victims get the justice and peace of mind they are owed. As one of the state’s leading law firms in this area, we are regularly featured in the news and on various media outlets. You can browse some of our press releases below to learn more about our past work and how we have helped victims over the years.
Orange County Water Polo Child Sex Abuse Scandal Grows As Two More Lawsuits Are Filed Against Coaches
April 11, 2019
Third Former Kennedy High School Students Files Lawsuit Against Anaheim Unified School District Alleging Sexual Abuse By Water Polo Coach
April 3, 2019
Attorney Representing Alleged Child Sex Abuse Victim of Torrance Unified School District Wrestling Coach Ask Court to Block Psychiatric Examination of Victim (2)
March 20, 2019
Attorney Representing Alleged Child Sex Abuse Victim of Torrance Unified School District Wrestling Coach Ask Court to Block Psychiatric Examination of Victim (1)
March 20, 2019
Survivors of Dr. Johnnie “Jack” Barto Call for Independent Investigation of Conemaugh Health Systems and Laurel Pediatric Associates
March 17, 2019
Survivors of Dr. Johnnie “Jack” Barto Call for Independent Investigation of Conemaugh Health Systems and Laurel Pediatric Associates
March 17, 2019
Third Former Kennedy High School Students Files Lawsuit Against Anaheim Unified School District Alleging Sexual Abuse By Water Polo Coach
March 11, 2019
Attorneys for Alleged Sexual Assualt Victim Ask for Punitive Damage Against Administrator Who Hired Convicted Sex Offender Marcus Williams at Antelope Valley Union High School District
March 7, 2019
Larry Nassar Survivor and Child USA CEO to Testify on Behalf of New Jersey Child Victim’s Act
March 5, 2019
Former Team USA Figure Skater Files Lawsuit Against United States Figure Skating Association and Convicted Child Molester Coach in Alleged Sex Abuse Case
February 22, 2019
Statement by John Manly Regarding the Michigan Attorney General’s Investigation of Former US Olympic Gymnastic Coach John Geddert
February 21, 2019
Alleged Sexual Assault Victims Reveal in New Court Documents that Convicted Sex Offender Marcus Williams Engaged in Sexually Inappropriate Conduct with Students at Paraclete High School Before He Was Hired at Antelope Valley Union High School District
February 20, 2019
Statement From Nassar Survivors’ Attorney John Manly of The Selection of Li Li Leung As President and CEO of USA Gymnastics
February 19, 2019
Sexual Assault Victim’s Attorneys Ask Court for Sanctions for Harassment and Intimidation of Special Needs Child By Haynes Family School
February 13, 2019
Larry Nassar Survivors Join Governor Cuomo for Signing of Child Victim’s Act
February 13, 2019
Orange County Athlete Sues USA Water Polo Alleging Child Sexual Abuse By Coach
February 11, 2019
Two Former Kennedy High School Students File Lawsuits Against Anaheim Unified School District Alleging Sexual Abuse By Water Polo Coach (Revision)
February 7, 2019
Two Former Kennedy High School Students File Lawsuits Against Anaheim Unified School District Alleging Sexual Abuse By Water Polo Coach
February 7, 2019
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi File New Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Scandal Plagued Redlands Unified School District
February 6, 2019
Larry Nassar Suvivors’ Attorneys Calls Firing of Michigan State University President John Engler, “Long Overdue.”
January 16, 2019
144 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex ABuse Scandal Continues. 30 New Cases Filed After $215 Million Class Action Settlement Announced
January 16, 2019
Alleged Sexual Assault Victim’s Reveal in New Court Documents that Antelope Valley Union High School District Confirmed that They Should Have Never Hired Convicted Sex Offender Marcus Williams Because He Did Not Pass a Background Check
January 14, 2019
Top Collegiate Gymnast Says She is an Alleged Victim in Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal
January 9, 2019
Nassar Suvivors’ Attorney Slams Dismissal of Charges Against Former USAG President Steve Penny. Calls for Federally Led Multi-Jurisdiction Investigation.
January 8, 2019
Larry Nassar Survivor and Sexual Assault Victim’s Advocate Rachael Denhollander Praises Michigan Special Counsel Report on Michigan State University and Calls for State and Federal Law Enforcement Investigation of USA Gymnastics and US Olympic Committee
December 21, 2018
Nassar Survivors’ Attorney Calls House Energy and Commerce Committee Report,” More Evidence of Gross Negligence and Dereliction of Duty by the U.S. Olympic Committee.” (2)
December 20, 2018
Nassar Survivors’ Attorney Calls House Energy and Commerce Committee Report, “More Evidence of Gross Negligence and Dereliction of Duty By The U.S. Olympic Committee.” (1)
December 20, 2018
Sexual Assault Victim’s Attorneys Ask Court to Protect 18 Year Old Girl from Harassment and Intimidation by Antelope Valley Union High School District
December 17, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors and Their Attorney Call for Action by Congress Following Scathing Report on the Role of the US Olympic Committee and USA Gymnastics in Nassar Scandal Cover-Up
December 11, 2018
Nassar Survivors’ Attorney Call Ropes and Gray Report,” A Shocking Indictment of the US Olympic Committee.”
December 10, 2018
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Settle New Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits for $8.5 Million Against Scandal Plagued Redlands Unified School District (2)
December 10, 2018
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Settle New Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits for $8.5 Million Against Scandal Plagued Redlands Unified School District (1)
December 7, 2018
Statement of John Manly on USAG Bankruptcy
December 4, 2018
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi and The Senators (Ret.) Firm Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuits For $6,200,000 Against Riverside Unified School District
December 3, 2018
Scandal Plagued Hannah Boys Center Hit with New Allegations of Covering Up Child Sex Abuse
November 28, 2018
Team USA Gymnasts and Their Attorneys Respond to US Olympic Committee’s Move to Decertify USA Gymnastics
November 5, 2018
Statement by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Regarding USC’s Proposed 215 Million Dollar Settlement to Victim’s of former USC Gynecologist George Tyndall
October 19, 2018
Statement of John Manly on Arrest of Ex-USAG President Steve Penny
October 17, 2018
Dr. George Tyndall Survivors Call on Attorney General to Launch Investigation of USC Administration
October 16, 2018
Riverside Unified School District Accused of Falsifying, Destroying and Failing to Produce Records of Alleged Child Molestation by Elementary School Teacher’s Aide
October 16, 2018
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Announce $1,750,000 Settlement in John BB Doe Vs. Army and Navy Academy Alleged Child Sexual Assault Case
October 15, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors to Speak at Pennsylvania Sexual Abuse Survivor Rally
September 21, 2018
Sexual Assault Victim’s Attorneys Ask Court To Protect 9 and 10-Year-Old Girls from Interrogation By Riverside Unified School District
September 5, 2018
Statement of Department of Justice Investigation of the FBI Handling of The Larry Nassar Scandal
September 4, 2018
Statement of Larry Nassar Survivors’ Attorney John Manly On The Firing of USA Gymnastics President Kerry Perry
September 1, 2018
Attorneys for Children Victims of Sexual Abuse at Two LAUSD Schools Announce Settlements Totaling $22 MIllion Against LAUSD
August 29, 2018
Sexual Assault Victims Attorneys Call for Statute of Limitations Reform in Response to Grand Jury Report of Pennsylvania Clergy Abuse Scandal
August 15, 2018
104 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues (2)
August 15, 2018
104 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues (1)
August 15, 2018
Alleged Victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and Former USC Gynecologist George Tyndall Testify in Favor of ‘Patient’s Right to Know’ Bill Requiring Doctors on Probation for Sexual Misconduct and Serious Offenses to Notify Patients (2)
August 8, 2018
Alleged Victims of Dr. Larry Nassar and Former USC Gynecologist George Tyndall Testify in Favor of ‘Patient’s Right to Know’ Bill Requiring Doctors on Probation for Sexual Misconduct and Serious Offenses to Notify Patients (1)
August 8, 2018
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Settle Sex Abuse Lawsuits for $15.7 Million Against Scandal Plagued Redlands Unified School District
August 6, 2018
74 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues. One Alleged Victim Sent to Tyndall from St. Mary’s College
July 30, 2018
Costa Mesa City Council Member Jim Righeimer and Former Costa Mesa Mayor Steve Mensinger Reach $607,500 Settlement in Police Union Misconduct Case
July 23, 2018
Arthur Ashe Courage Award Winners Demand Accountability of USOC, USAG and MSU Leaders at U.S. Senate Hearing on Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics (2)
July 23, 2018
Arthur Ashe Courage Award Winners Demand Accountability of USOC, USAG and MSU Leaders at U.S. Senate Hearing on Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics (1)
July 20, 2018
Costa Mesa City Council Member Jim Righeimer and Former Costa Mesa City Councilmember Steve Mensinger Reach $607,500 Settlement in Police Union Misconduct Case
July 19, 2018
Larry Nassar “Sister Survivors” Call for MSU Board to Remove Interim President John Engler at Friday’s Board Meeting
June 19, 2018
28 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues. Dr. Tyndall Residence Raided by Police
June 19, 2018
36 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues. Alleged Victims Testifies Before State Senate Committee
July 10, 2018
Statement of Victims Attorney John Manly on the Indictment of Larry Nassar and Deborah Van Horn in Walker County, Texas
June 29, 2018
Nassar “Sister Survivors” to Address MSU Board of Trustees and Demand Removal of Interim President John Engler
June 21, 2018
28 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi as USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Abuses Continues. Dr. Tyndall Residence Raided by Police
June 18, 2018
Alleged Victims of Former USC Gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall to Testify at State Senate Hearing
June 15, 2018
USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Continues to Grow. 400 Women Report Alleged Abuse. 20 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi
June 7, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors Attend U.S. Senate Hearing on Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics
June 5, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors Call Former USA Gymnastics President Senate Penny “A Coward” for Refusing to Answer Questions at US Senate Hearing on Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics
June 5, 2018
13 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi in Growing USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal
May 29, 2018
USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal Explodes. 300 Women Report Alleged Abuse. 10 Lawsuits Filed by Manly, Stewart & Finaldi
May 25, 2018
First Lawsuits Filed in Growing USC Gynecologist Sex Abuse Scandal
May 21, 2018
Statement by Nassar Survivors’ Attorney John Manly of the Dismissal of USAG Vice President Rhonda Faehn
May 18, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors and Michigan State University Announce They Have Successfully Resolved Existing Litigation and Agreed in Principle to a $500 Million Global Settlement (2)
May 16, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors and Michigan State University Announce They Have Successfully Resolved Existing Litigation and Agreed in Principle to a $500 Million Global Settlement (1)
May 16, 2018
Fellow Nassar Survivors Call on Attorney General to Take Action Against Bela and Martha Karolyi
May 10, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors Call on Texas Attorney General to Take Action Against Bella and Martha Karolyi
May 8, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors Testify in Favor of Child Protection Legislation in Michigan House of Representatives Hearing
May 7, 2018
Deposition Testimony by Martha Karolyi Contradicts Claims that Karolyis First Learned of Larry Nassar’s Sexual Misconduct After the 2016 Olympics
May 3, 2018
2012 Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Jordyn Wieber Files Lawsuit Against USA Gymnastics And Michigan State University In Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Case (2)
April 17, 2018
2012 Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Jordyn Wieber Files Lawsuit Against USA Gymnastics And Michigan State University In Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Case (1)
April 17, 2018
Nassar Survivor Kaylee Lorincz Alleges Secret Payoff Attempt by MSU President John Engler
April 13, 2018
Olympians, Other Former Star Athletes Join Women with Abuse Cases Pending Against Doctors to Urge California Lawmakers to Stop Shielding Physicians Placed on Probation in Misconduct Cases
April 6, 2018
Statement by John Manly Regarding MSU’s Efforts to Spy on Nassar Victims
March 28, 2018
Olympic Gold Medalist Jordyn Wieber Tells MSU President John Engler “Survivors Are Not Your Enemy” In Speech to MSU Students
March 22, 2018
Torrance Unified School District Agrees to 31 Million Dollar Settlement in Negligence Case Over Former Wrestling Coach Convicted of Sexual Abuse
March 9, 2018
Olympic Gymnast Aly Raisman Files Lawsuit Against United States Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics In Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Case
March 1, 2018
Statement by John Manly on Scott Blackmun’s Resignation as CEO of the US Olympic Committee
February 28, 2018
Larry Nassar Survivors Call For The Resignation Of The Michigan State University Trustee Dan Kelly
February 21, 2018
Larry Nassar Victim Rachael Denhollander and Her Attorney John Manly Respond to Statements by Laryy Nassar’s Criminal Defense Lawyer Shannon Smith
February 1, 2018
Victim’s Attorney John Manly Rebutts Statement By USAGymnastics Regarding Abuse Of World Champion Gymnast Maggie Nichols
January 11, 2018
Top Collegiate Gymnast Says She is an Alleged Victim in Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal
January 9, 2018
Redlands Unified School District Blames Victims For Alleged Sexual Assault By Teacher
January 8, 2018
Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist McKayla Maroney Files Lawsuit Against United States Olympic Committee and Michigan State University, in Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Case (2)
December 20, 2017
Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Mckayla Maroney Files Lawsuit against United States Olympic Committee and Michigan State University, in Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Case (1)
December 19, 2017
“USA Gymnastic’s Sponsors Should Follow the Lead of Proctor & Gamble and Kellogg’s by Dropping Sponsorship of Usag,” Say Larry Nassar Accusers
December 14, 2017
Nassar Accusers to Address MSU Board of Trustees and Demand Accountability and Independent Investigation of Michigan State University
December 14, 2017
Response to MSU Letter Press Release
December 11, 2017
Larry Nassar Accusers and Their Attorneys Respond to His Sentencing on Federal Child Pornography Charges and Call for Independent Investigation of USOC, USAG and MSU Officials
December 7, 2017
Mckayla Maroney, Other Larry Nassar Accusers and Their Attorneys Attend Larry Nassar’s Federal Sentencing Hearing and Call for Independent Investigation of USOC, USAG and MSU Officials
December 6, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Settles Child Sex Abuse Case with Los Angeles Unified School District. Contractor Prime Sports Camp Continues to Deny Responsibility
November 30, 2017
Larry Nassar Accusers and Their Attorneys Respond to Guilty Pleas on State Criminal Charges and Call for Investigation of MSU Officials
November 28, 2017
Larry Nassar Accusers and Their Attorneys Respond to Pleas on State Criminal Charges and Call for Investigation of MSU Officials
November 22, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi asks Court for Terminating Sanctions Against Redlands Unified School District for Evidence Tampering in Alleged Child Sex Abuse Case
October 23, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Starts Trial Today in Alleged Sexual Assault Case Against Yucaipa Calimesa Unified School District and Forer Yucaipa High School Teacher Sheila Heacock
October 11, 2017
Olympic and National Team Champion Gymnasts Launch Change.org Petition to Demand New Leadership at USA Gymnastics
October 9, 2017
Victim’s Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Demand Release of Michigan State University’s Internal Investigation of Larry Nassar Case
October 4, 2017
Manly Stewart & Finaldi Announce Civil Lawsuit Against LAUSD Coach Sentenced to 105 Years for Alleged Sex Crimes Against Children
August 29, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Jamie Dantzscher and Mattie Larson Praise Olympic Champion Aly Raisman and Blast USA Gymnastics for Statements on Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal
August 21, 2017
Whistleblower Gymnasts Call for Removal of USA Gymnastics Chairman Paul Parilla and Change of Leadership
August 17, 2017
Victim’s Attorney’s Manly, Stewart & Finaldi and Alleged Nassar Victims Blast Federal Plea Deal
July 10, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Announce $1,885,000 Jury Verdict in Hagan Vs. Army and Navy Academy Alleged Child Sexual Assault Case
June 28, 2017
Statement by Sexual Abuse Victim’s Attorney John C. Manly Regarding USAG Report on Sexual Abuse Policies
June 27, 2017
Hacienda Heights Junior High School Baskeball Coach Arrested for Sex Crime Involving 14-Year-Old Student
June 19, 2017
Victims’ Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Applaud Guilty Verdict in Retrial of San Diego Military School Official in Child Molestation Case
June 5, 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Join Dominique Moceanu in Criticizing Usa Gymnastics Ceo Selection Process
May 2017
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Clients Jamie Dantzscher and Rachael Denhollander Speak Out Against Attempts to Restrain Their Right to Speak Publicly About Their Alleged Sexual Abuse
April 19, 2017
Federal Court Suspends Michigan Court GAG Order Against Alleged Sex Abuse Victims
April 7, 2017
Michigan State University Report Details Sexual Abuse by Dr. Larry Nassar
March 22, 2017
Victim’s Attorneys John Manly Calls for Decertification of Usa Gymnastics in Wake of Larry Nassar Sex Abuse Scandal
March 9, 2017
Encinitas Massage Heights Massage Parlor Accused of Ignoring Convicted Sex Offender’s History of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit
March 6, 2017
Victim of Teacher Jailed for Sexual Assault Files Motion for Punitive Damages Against Barstow Christian School
February 14, 2017
Victim’s Attorneys Manly Stewart & Finaldi File Lawsuit Against U.S.A. Gymnsatics And Huntington Beach Scats Gym For Alleged Sexual Abuse Of U.S. National Team Gymnast
January 25, 2017
Victim’s Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi and Drew, Cooper & Anding Announce Filing of Lawsuit Against Michigan State University and Dr. Larry Nassar in Sexual Abuse and Harassment Case by Scholarship Athlete
December 21, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Drew, Cooper & Anding and Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Issue Notice of Intent To File Claim Against Michigan State University and Dr. Larry Nassar In Alleged Sex Abuse Case
November 29, 2016
Victims’ Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi and Drew, Cooper & Anding Call For State and Federal Investigation of Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics for Alleged Sexual Assaults By Dr. Larry Nassar
November 22, 2016
Former Franklin High School Football Coach Jaime Jimenez Pleads No Contest to Criminal Charges for Sexually Abusing Students
November 10, 2016
Victim’s Attorney John C. Manly Responds to U.S.A. Gymnastics “Independent Review of Sexual Misconduct.”
November 3, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Manly Stewart & Finaldi File Lawsuit Against Famed Gymnastic Coaches Béla and Márta Károlyi and Disgraced Former U.S. Olypmpic Team Physician Larry Nassar for Alleged Sexual Assault of U.S. Woman’s National Team Gymnast
October 27, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Manly, Stewart & Finaldi Filed New Lawsuit Against Michael Jackson’s Production Companies On Behalf of Alleged Female Child Sexual Abuse Victim
October 25, 2016
Private Investigator Hired by Costa Mesa Police UnionPleads Guilty to Four Criminal Charges In Case Arising From Alleged Harassment and Intimidation of Costa Mesa City Councilmen Jim Righeimer and Steve Mensinger
September 29, 2016
Manly, Stewart & Finaldi File Four Additional Sex Abuse Lawsuits Against Scandal-Plagued Redlands Unified School District
September 19, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Manly Stewart & Finaldi Now Represents Second Victim Accusing Michael Jackson’s Production Company of Procuring Alleged Child Sex Abuse Victims for Jackson
September 19, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Manly Stewart & Finaldi Accuse Michael Jackson’s Production Company of Procuring Child Sex Abuse Victims for Jackson
September 15, 2016
Victim’s Attorneys Manly Stewart & Finaldi File Lawsuit Against U.S. Women’s Olympic Gymnastic Team Doctor For Allegedly Molesting Medal Winning Gymnast
September 8, 2016
Lausd Payouts in Telfair Elementary School Molestation Cases Top $30 Million
February 24, 2016
Second Child Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed Against Fullerton School District
September 30, 2015
$9,990,000 Settlement Announced in Child Sex Abuse Cases Against Cardinal Roger Mahony, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Michael Baker
March 12, 2013
Child Sex Abuse Trial Against Lodi Unified School District Set To Begin On Monday, February 4, 2013, In San Joaqun Superior Court
February 1, 2013