Tag Archives: California Child Sexual Abuse Attorney
Cecilia Pulido Former Riverside Correction Officer Arrested for Alleged Sexual Misconduct with a Juvenile Inmate
Cecilia Pulido, 42, of Moreno Valley, was arrested for allegedly having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a juvenile inmate. At the same time, she was an active correctional officer with the Riverside County Probation Department. Pulido was hired for the position in December of 2023 and has since resigned once the allegations of sexual… Read More »
Paul Spinetti Terra Nova HS Educator Arrested for Lewd Acts With a Minor
Paul Spinetti, 64, worked at Terra Nova High School in Pacifica, CA, as a woodshop teacher and has been taken into custody after allegations of sexual assault against a student were made. The Pacifica Police Department (PPD) indicated that the abuse lasted over several days in the Fall of 2024. Allegations against Paul Spinetti… 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 »
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 »
Riverside Man Accused of Sexually Abusing Several Children
A Riverside man was recently accused of sexually abusing children and arraigned before Riverside County Superior Court Judge. Antonio Robles Chavez, 65, pleaded not guilty to the charges of sexually abusing several children at his wife’s family daycare, Chavez Family Daycare. Chavez’s wife operated the daycare out of their home, which is located on… 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 »
California Child Sexual Abuse Questions and Answers
What is Child Sexual Abuse? Child sexual abuse questions. Under California law, child sexual abuse is a form of child abuse and neglect. The law defines sexual abuse as “the victimization of a child by sexual activities, including molestation, indecent exposure, fondling, rape, and incest.” Child sexual abuse occurs when someone performs sexual actions… Read More »
April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April is declared National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, SAAPM. This month is dedicated to the promotion of education and knowledge of sexual abuse and increasing awareness of the issues as well as support available for survivors. Many state, local, and federal agencies and organizations are involved in SAAPM. This year’s theme is… Read More »
Child Sexual and Physical Abuse – Riverside Couple Arrested
A husband and wife were arrested in Riverside on charges of child sexual and physical abuse and other charges. The couple are both being held on a $2 million dollar bail. Riverside police detectives were investigating allegations of child sexual abuse and physical abuse of two minor victims, which occurred ten years ago. After… Read More »
