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Dr. David Farley Sued for Sex With Minors
Sex with minors lawsuit filed against Dr. David Farley. More than 100 patients have accused Dr. David Farley of sexual assault, according to a recent report by a number of news outlets. The victims, many of whom were underage patients at the time of the abuse, have filed lawsuits against the doctor. Several victims… Read More »
Child Pornography Possession – Retired Redondo Beach Teacher Arrested
Every state in the nation has laws against child sex abuse, and there are also federal laws that are aimed at punishing such actions. Child sex abuse is a serious problem in the United States, but it is not only a domestic issue. The sexual abuse and exploitation of minors are happening all over… Read More »
What Are Rights If My Child Was Sexually Abused in School?
When you send your child off to school, you expect that they will be safe and secure. Teachers, administrators, and others are supposed to keep your child from harm while in their care. Unfortunately, children are not always safe when they are at school. Alarmingly, about 1 in 10 children will be a victim of… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Cases in California – Statute of Limitations Extended
Sexual abuse is a heinous crime that can have lifelong effects on the victims. Understanding this lifelong effect, California has recently changed its statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. The new changes give survivors more time to seek justice and compensation for the harm they have suffered. In this article, our California… Read More »
Youth Counselor Arrested for Sexual Assaults at a San Jose School
A youth counselor has been arrested in San Jose, California, for multiple counts of sexual assaults. Silvio Yoc-Aguilar, 27, was taken into custody at his residence on November 28, 2022, following an investigation into a report of a sexual assault involving a minor at Hubbard Middle School in San Jose. The victim disclosed to… Read More »
Alleged Sexual Abuse Case at Adelante Dual Language Academy
Alleged sexual abuse by a 43-year-old teacher at the Adelante Dual Language Academy in San Jose. The teacher has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting at least 10 students, according to police. The teacher, Israel Santiago of Morgan Hill, faces multiple counts of sexual assault and annoying or molesting a child under age 12. The… Read More »
Sexually Assaulted at San Jose Middle School-$102.5M Awarded
Claiming they were sexually assaulted by a music teacher, on March 29, 2022, a San Jose jury awarded $102.5 million to two former middle school students. The jury found that the Union School District ignored previous allegations of an instructor’s inappropriate behavior. In this article, our California child sexual assault attorney at Beck Law… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse and Neglect in California Kids
Is there a possible correlation between neglect and child sexual abuse? Neglect is defined as the failure of a caregiver to provide for a child’s basic needs, including food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and supervision. It is a serious issue that can have long-lasting consequences for children, including physical, emotional, and developmental harm. In… Read More »
Undetected Child Sexual Abuse
The dangers of undetected child sexual abuse. It is estimated that 1 in 5 girls and 1 in 5 boys are victims of some form of sexual abuse before the age of eighteen. Unfortunately, in many cases, these abuses go undetected for years, leading to more serious physical and psychological problems for the victims… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Stigma
Sexual abuse is one of the most challenging topics for parents to talk about with their children, but it is critical to have these conversations early and often. Understandably, there is still a lot of stigma surrounding child sexual abuse, which can make these conversations difficult. Teaching your child about the stigma surrounding child… Read More »
