Tag Archives: child sexual abuse
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 »
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 »
LA Unified School District Agrees to $3.55M Sexual Abuse Settlement
LA Unified School District (LAUSD) recently reached a settlement with two victims of sexual abuse by a former teacher in the district. The victims are identified only as Jane RE Doe and John AE Doe. The settlement provides for the LAUSD to pay the two victims a total of $3.55 million. Jane Doe is… 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 »
Sex Abuse Survivors Settlement – $4.8M Orange County Schools
Sex abuse survivors settlement. Two Southern California school districts have reached a combined $4.8 million settlement for sexual abuse by a former coach. The two school districts include the Irvine Unified School District and the Anaheim Union High School District. The lawsuits come after alleged sexual assaults of more than a dozen female water… Read More »
California Clergy Sexual Abuse Claims
California clergy sexual abuse claims. How common are they? Parents try to shield their children from harm from the day they are born. Keeping your child safe is a full-time job, and there are potential problems at every turn. One of the places that you likely feel is a safe haven for your 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 »
Criminal Child Sexual Abuse Case Vs. Civil Lawsuit
Criminal child sexual abuse case vs. Civil lawsuit. Child sexual abuse is a significant problem in the United States. According to national data provided by the National Children’s Alliance, more than 600,000 children per year in the U.S. are victims of sexual abuse. While that number seems high, it is likely lower than the… Read More »
Foster Care System Issues and Child Sexual Abuse
Foster care system issues within the state of California where over 60,000 children are in the foster care system. Many of these children experience various forms of abuse, including child sexual abuse. Even though many children in foster care may be unaware of this, it holds true that these children can and should obtain… Read More »
