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Former St. Rose Catholic Church, Father Michael Swierz, Investigated by the Catholic Diocese Amid Sexual Assault Reports

Hubbard, OH – The Catholic Diocese of Youngstown has announced the results of its investigation into Father Michael Swierz, a former pastor at Saint Patrick Church in Hubbard. The investigation uncovered a “disturbing pattern of behavior including serious boundary violations with minors, manipulatio

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 24 Sep 2024

Former St. Rose Catholic Church, Father Michael Swierz, Investigated by the Catholic Diocese Amid Sexual Assault Reports

Sexual Abuse Allegations Rock Scioto Trails Group Home in Ross County, Ohio

Chillicothe, OH – The Ross County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into disturbing allegations of sexual abuse at the Scioto Trails Group Home on Jude Lane. The case came to light on September 3, 2024, when an anonymous employee contacted law enforcement to report…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 24 Sep 2024

Sexual Abuse Allegations Rock Scioto Trails Group Home in Ross County, Ohio

MSK ProHealth Centers Chiropractor Hector Reyes III Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Assault

Denton, TX – A Denton chiropractor faces serious legal trouble after being indicted on five counts of sexual assault. The charges stem from alleged incidents involving two patients at his chiropractic practice in 2023. Chiropractor Accused of Sexually Assaulting Multiple Women Hector Reyes III, 39,…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 23 Sep 2024

MSK ProHealth Centers Chiropractor Hector Reyes III Charged with Five Counts of Sexual Assault

Villanova University Student Allegedly Raped by Uber Driver on Campus

Villanova, PA – A Villanova University student has reported being raped by an Uber driver on campus, sparking an investigation by university authorities. The incident, which allegedly occurred in the early hours of September 14, was reported to the university on Friday.Details of the Alleged…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 23 Sep 2024

Villanova University Student Allegedly Raped by Uber Driver on Campus

Snoqualmie Youth Soccer Coach, Joshua Lewis, Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Messages to Minor

Snoqualmie, WA – A Snoqualmie youth soccer coach faces serious allegations of inappropriate behavior with a teenage girl. Joshua Lewis, 28, was taken into custody by Snoqualmie Police on Thursday evening at Jeanne Hansen Park. The arrest stems from charges of communicating with a minor…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 23 Sep 2024

Snoqualmie Youth Soccer Coach, Joshua Lewis, Arrested for Alleged Inappropriate Messages to Minor

Lawsuit Filed Against MorningStar Fellowship Church Youth Leader, Erickson Lee, and Church Officials After Allegations of Child Sex Abuse

Fort Mill, SC – Attorneys representing young victims of sexual abuse have announced a lawsuit against Erickson Lee, a former youth leader at MorningStar Fellowship Church and ex-North Carolina police officer. The lawsuit also targets the church itself, its founder and senior pastor Richard Joyner,…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 20 Sep 2024

Lawsuit Filed Against MorningStar Fellowship Church Youth Leader, Erickson Lee, and Church Officials After Allegations of Child Sex Abuse

Former Marion County Boys and Girls Club Youth Basketball Coach, Carl Lombardo, Arrested for Serious Child Sex Crimes

Ocala, FL – A 58-year-old ex-Boys and Girls Club basketball coach faces serious charges in Marion County, Florida. Carl Lombardo was arrested Wednesday for alleged sexual activities with a minor, human trafficking, and production of child pornography. Allegations of Child Exploitation by a Youth Coa

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 20 Sep 2024

Former Marion County Boys and Girls Club Youth Basketball Coach, Carl Lombardo, Arrested for Serious Child Sex Crimes

Father Anthony Odiong, Catholic Priest Indicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges in Waco, Texas

Waco, TX – Father Anthony Odiong, a Catholic priest, has been indicted by a grand jury in McLennan County, Texas on multiple felony sexual assault charges. The indictment, issued on Thursday, September 12, 2024, includes two counts of second-degree sexual assault and one count of…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 19 Sep 2024

Father Anthony Odiong, Catholic Priest Indicted on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges in Waco, Texas

Christopher A. Decesare, Ocean County Orchestra Director Arrested for Distributing Child Sex Abuse Materials

Beachwood, NJ – A music teacher and orchestra director at Toms River Intermediate South School has been arrested on charges of distributing child sexual abuse materials, according to authorities.NJ Music Teacher’s Arrest DetailsChristopher A. Decesare, 31, of Matawan, was taken into custody on Augus

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 19 Sep 2024

Christopher A. Decesare, Ocean County Orchestra Director Arrested for Distributing Child Sex Abuse Materials

Three Former Athletes Accuse Former Shrewsbury Youth Gymnastics Coach Sasha C. Raught of Sexual Abuse

Monmouth County, NJ – A Monmouth County Grand Jury has indicted Sasha C. Raught, a 56-year-old former youth gymnastics coach from Manchester Township, on four counts related to sexual offenses against three student-athletes. The charges include one count of first-degree Aggravated Sexual Assault and

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 18 Sep 2024

Three Former Athletes Accuse Former Shrewsbury Youth Gymnastics Coach Sasha C. Raught of Sexual Abuse

Dementia Patient Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at Federal Way Senior Living Facility Sparks Outrage

Federal Way, WA – A Federal Way senior living facility is under scrutiny after a resident with dementia was allegedly sexually assaulted multiple times. Ryan Harney claims his mother, Pamela, who uses a wheelchair and has the mental capacity of a young child, was attacked…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 18 Sep 2024

Dementia Patient Allegedly Sexually Assaulted at Federal Way Senior Living Facility Sparks Outrage

Former Discover Church Youth Pastor, Kevin Madden, Accused of Sending Nude Pictures to Two Girls

Rogers, AR – A former Rogers youth pastor has accepted a plea deal in a case involving allegations of sending nude pictures to a minor. Kevin Madden, 34, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge on September 10, 2024, just days before his scheduled trial.…

By Laurence P. Banville

/ 17 Sep 2024

Former Discover Church Youth Pastor, Kevin Madden, Accused of Sending Nude Pictures to Two Girls