Tag Archives: California child sexual abuse lawyer
Moreno Valley Pastor Arrested on Charges of Child Sexual Abuse
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Moreno Valley pastor on charges of child sexual abuse. The pastor, 78-year-old David Helbling, is accused of multiple felony counts involving the abuse of a child under the age of 10. The pastor is affiliated with a local church, and investigators believe there could be additional young victims…. Read More »
Can I File a Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit if the Attacker Was Not Criminally Charged?
Can I file a child sexual abuse lawsuit if the attacker was never criminally charged? Sexual abuse is one of the most common crimes in the United States, according to the Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN), about 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 20 boys under the age of 18 experience… Read More »
Santa Clarita Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A 51-year-old man from Santa Clarita was recently sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. He was found guilty in a trial that lasted four days. The man, Robert Quido Stella, is a former Navy Seal. He was originally arrested in July 2021, and the trial concluded in May 2023. Mr. Stella was guilty… Read More »
Settlement Reached in California Child Sexual Abuse Case
A recent child sexual abuse case has been settled against two California religious institutions. The combined settlement is thought to be the largest against a religious institution in California history, with a combined total of $10 million. The settlement was reached against the Diocese of Orange and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for child… Read More »
UCLA Child Care Teacher Arrested – Suspicion of Child Sex Abuse
A long-time UCLA child care teacher was arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse. The childcare teacher, Christopher Rodriguez, worked in the UCLA Child Care Center and was part of the Early Care and Education Department. He was arrested by the UCLA Police Department. Rodriguez was put on administrative leave immediately following reports of… Read More »
California Franciscan Friars File Bankruptcy – Sex Abuse Lawsuits
The California Franciscan Friars filed for bankruptcy on the last day of 2023. The filing comes in the wake of dozens of sexual abuse lawsuits from victims. The organization filed bankruptcy in an attempt to ensure “just, equitable, and compassionate compensation for all abuse survivors,” the provincial minister of the Franciscan Friars said in… Read More »
LAUSD Child Sexual Abuse Case Settlement
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) child sexual abuse case settlement of almost $20 million according to recent news reports. The settlement comes after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of 14 young victims of alleged child sexual abuse. The victims reported the abuse at the hands of a teaching assistant in the computer… Read More »
700 Years in Prison for Child Molestation Conviction
A California man has been sentenced to 700 years in prison after a child molestation conviction. Dubbed the “Monster Nanny,” Matthew Zakrzewski was a babysitter and nanny in Orange County, California. The sentence comes after a criminal conviction of more than 30 felony counts in the molestation of 16 boys in his care. The… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Survivor Lawsuits at 52 SF Bay Area Schools
San Francisco Bay schools are facing a large number of lawsuits from child sexual abuse survivors. The lawsuits total millions of dollars in costs that the schools could potentially be required to pay victims. The alleged abuse occurred in a number of different schools throughout the area. The recent lawsuits are allowed because of… Read More »
Clergy Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Clergy Child sexual abuse is one of the most serious situations possible. Sexual abuse is a form of child abuse and can occur in a number of different places and by people in various positions. When your child attends church, Sunday school, or parochial school, you expect that they will be safe from harm…. Read More »
