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The sexual abuse scandal that took place within the Congregation of Christian Brothers has brought to light the volatile situation plaguing the youth of our nation. The Roman Catholic religious order, who currently runs Seattle’s O’Dea High School and several more in the corresponding county, has been accused of harboring sexual predators. Subsequently, many…

In an editorial published by the largest group of Latino-owned bilingual newspapers in the United States, Senator (Ret.) Martha Escutia, a founding member of The Senators (Ret.) Firm, LLP, commented on the continuing issue of child sexual abuse involving the clergy. In the editorial published on-line by Eastern Publishing Group, Escuitia wrote: “Last Sunday,…

Monday witnessed authorities arrest Mark Brendt, a former school teacher in South L.A., after an intensive investigation revealed several instances of lewd and lascivious acts that he allegedly committed with minors. While pleased that Brendt is behind bars, parents of the children attending the school in which he worked are outraged that they were…

While the Supreme Court is currently in the process of reevaluating the limits of institutional liability as it relates to sexual abuse lawsuits, a doctor employed with Kaiser Permanente Medical Offices has been arrested on the suspicion of sexual assault. Law enforcement officials announced the arrest of Dr. Arturo Vargas on Wednesday after he…

Associated with the paramount influx of sexual transgressions committed by the church, are a slew of corresponding lawsuits seeking compensation. In a recent case filed against the Catholic church, plaintiffs were awarded a $1.6 million settlement from the El Paso Catholic Diocese after allegations suggested a former Cathedral High School principal committed lewd and…