There is no substitute for trust. Stephen Covey wrote: “Trust is the glue of life. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It’s the foundational principle that holds all relationships.” It is the intersection of power and vulnerability. When…
Should Child Protective Services be the sole decider of child abuse?
A child is brought to the emergency room with an injury. Was it caused by abuse? When investigated by the police, hospital staff, and child protective services (CPS), each entity may view the same events differently, but the sole and…
Sexually Abused as a Child, Now Suing From Prison
Filing a lawsuit for childhood sexual abuse is a burdensome process under even the best of circumstances. For incarcerated survivors, the barriers are even more substantial – combining legal, social, and systemic challenges that make pursuing justice especially difficult.
Diocese of Rockville Centre reaches $320M settlement In sex abuse case
Four years ago, hundreds of victims came forward alleging that Catholic priests on Long Island had sexually abused them. Those victims finally reached a $320.5 million settlement Thursday with the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The diocese first filed for bankruptcy back in…
For Some Sex Assault Accusers, This Local Law Has Become a Last Resort
In New York, where state laws that extended the time to file sex abuse suits have lapsed, plaintiffs have found one remaining tool: Section 10-1105 of New York City’s administrative code. The provision, known as the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection…
Backstreet Boys singer’s counterclaim tossed after woman accused him of rape
A judge on Tuesday dismissed a counterclaim of defamation filed by Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter after a woman accused him of sexual assault, according to the woman’s attorney. Ashley Repp, represented by attorneys John Kawai and Margaret Mabie, filed a…