Sexual Abuse
California Law Enforcement Nets 18 Arrests in Sex Predator Sting Operation
On March 10, 18 individuals were arrested by the Sacramento Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, for allegedly engaging in activities related to attempting to contact a minor for sex and other related crimes. The arrest announcement was made by California Attorney General Rob Bonta…
Read MoreThose With Disabilities Face a Greater Risk of Sexual Assault
Nick Carter is making headlines again, but not for his musical career. Another sexual assault allegation has been filed against him, and the plaintiff is a woman with cerebral palsy and autism. Carter is not new to sexual assault allegations, but this new lawsuit brings to light a challenge that many people in the world…
Read MoreEx-Students and Cheerleaders Allege Grooming and Assault by Pomona High Coaches
Natalie Weatherford of Taylor and Ring is representing several Jane Does in a lawsuit filed against the Pomona Unified School District (PUSD), Pomona High School (PHS), and several members of its coaching staff. No less than eight women are alleging sexual abuse, assault, and grooming during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The suit alleges…
Read MoreNew California Law Cracks Down on Doctors Who Sexually Abuse Patients
Like schools, hospitals are a place where we are meant to feel safe. We trust physicians with the most private aspects of ourselves. That is why, when that trust and safety are betrayed, the repercussions for such actions need to be justly and swiftly handled. Unfortunately, California has had its fair share of doctors who…
Read MoreVisa Sued for Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material
As a parent, how would you feel if the payment processing company you used were associated with child pornography? If your credit card company is Visa, you may need to give it some thought. A recent lawsuit regarding distribution of child sex abuse materials names the company as a defendant along with other websites like…
Read MoreSexual Abuse of Minors in the Entertainment Industry
Judy Garland. Corey Haim. Shirley Temple. Todd Bridges. The entertainment industry has a history of sexually abusing minors. Although there are few statistics to accurately measure the number of sexually abused minors in the industry, many former child entertainers have come forward to shine a spotlight on the dark side of the industry. Jeffrey Cooper…
Read MoreCalifornia Has a Real Problem with Sexual Abuse in Its Schools
Over the past few years, law enforcement officials have taken sexual abuse allegations in schools much more seriously than before. One of the most recent sexual assault allegations concerning students involve a sexual assault that reportedly took place at Mater Dei High School. Last August, a Mater Dei football player was the victim of a…
Read MoreDave Ring & Brendan Gilbert Secure $10M Settlement from Lucia Mar Unified School District for Child Who Was Sexually Abused
Attorneys for Taylor & Ring achieved a remarkable settlement for a 9-year-old girl with special needs and her family. The girl had been repeatedly sexually abused in 2017 by a former bus driver for Lucia Mar Unified School District in California (LMUSD). On May 20, 2022, the school district paid $10 million to settle a…
Read MoreInvestigation Uncovers Culture of Rape at Dublin, CA’s Women’s Prison
The violence of prison culture has long been celebrated in pop culture. Television, film, and music glorify acts of rape, murder, and assault in the name of entertainment. But there is nothing “entertaining” about real acts of violence perpetrated against real people. An Associated Press investigation into the federal correctional institution in Dublin, California revealed…
Read MoreWhen Sexual Abuse Happens to Adults
Although sexual abuse is a form of abuse that often occurs with children, anyone can become a victim of sexual abuse at any age. Sexual abuse is any unwanted sexual activity from perpetrators using force, using threats, or taking advantage of the victim. Sexual abuse is a crime where the victim and the perpetrator may…
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