Category Archives: California Child Sexual Abuse
Brett Bymaster Former Youth Pastor Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
According to the San Jose Mercury News, A well-known nonprofit director was hit with more charges alleging that he sexually abused a minor when he formerly worked as a youth pastor, following a separate case alleging sexual abuse against another minor was filed in April. The Former youth pastor at The River church in… Read More »
Teacher Colleen Jo Matarico Accused of Molesting John Burroughs Middle School Student
Colleen Jo Matarico, a Los Angeles schoolteacher, has been accused and charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student. Matarico taught at John Burroughs Middle School. As stated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Matarico was arrested on November 7, 2024. According to the reports, Colleen Jo Matarico allegedly gave the minor student marijuana… Read More »
Juan Barrios Fullerton Pastor Arrested For Alleged Child Sex Abuse
Juan Barrios, 51, a Fullerton pastor, was arrested for child sexual abuse. Barrios was a pastor at Fullerton church Iglesia de Dios Israelita. According to reports, Barrios was engaged in the sexual abuse of minors for several years. This case highlights the continued concerns that many Americans have about the safety of children in religious… Read More »
Pastor Jose Alcides Vasquez Arrested for Child Sexual Abuse
Jose Alcides Vasquez, 47, a head pastor at Camino De Santidad Church in Menifee, California, was recently arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting several female minors. Allegations came to light after a high school administrator informed an Ontario Police School Resource Officer that a female juvenile student was sexually abused by her neighbor. The abuse… Read More »
Bradley Reger Sexual Crimes Against Children Indictment Update
Additional counts of sexual crimes against children have been added to the indictment of Bradley Reger, former Susanville Nurse Practitioner. If you know of someone who may have been victimized by Bradley Reger, our office can file a civil suit on the victim’s behalf. As to criminal charges, the FBI has provided a link… Read More »
Julie Tichon Charged With Sexually Assaulting Minor Student
Julie Tichon, a West LA guidance counselor, was charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with several felony sex crime counts. Tichon allegedly engaged in an unlawful sexual relationship with two minor students of YULA High School. The Orthodox Jewish school is located in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of LA. If you or… Read More »
Jason Prater, Former Teacher Charged With Child Sexual Abuse
Jason Prater, a teacher who worked in Sacramento and Roseville schools has been arrested in Northern California. The former teacher, Jason Prater, was arrested by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, SCSO. Prater is charged with three counts related to child sexual abuse. He is accused of sexually abusing a child who was four years… Read More »
Student Sexual Abuse – 2nd El Monte High School District Lawsuit
Allegedly, decades of student sexual abuse were allowed to take place at Rosemead High School. A second lawsuit, including nine women, claimed that the El Monte Union High School District not only allowed but cultivated sexual abuse and protected predators who were abusing school students. The suit alleges a long history and pattern of… Read More »
Redlands Adventist Academy Investigation into Child Sexual Abuse
Redlands Adventist Academy investigation has begun as inappropriate conduct was reported between a teacher and several of the school’s female students. The Redlands Police Department is looking into the allegations where it is believed that as many as five female students were victimized. Recently, Redlands area schools have been plagued with scandals related to… Read More »
Protecting Young California Equestrian Athletes From Sexual Abuse
Young California equestrian athletes may be at risk for child sexual abuse. Recently, the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s commitment to protecting their athletes and being transparent with the backgrounds of their employees is in question. Young and vulnerable riders may have been put in various situations and in contact with individuals who have a questionable… Read More »
