After enduring sexual abuse or assault, you may be anxious to bring your abuser to justice. In addition to filing a report with local law enforcement officials, you may be wondering whether there are other opportunities for legal recourse. However, you may have no idea what type of lawyer deals with sexual abuse cases or …
What is the Michigan Priest Scandal?
The Michigan priest scandal is the State’s own terrible chapter in the still-unfolding horror story of child sexual abuse at the hands of priests or leaders in the Catholic Church. Though there had been some accounts, not widely publicized, of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church prior to 2002, the spotlight exposing these heinous crimes …
Why Most Sexual Abuse Is Unreported
Sexual abuse in the United States is a fact of life for too many women and men. There are a lot of nuances in how someone copes with the event and the steps they take to recover, including reporting the abuse or assault. White Law PLLC. understands this is a vulnerable and challenging position, and …
Sexual Abuse Allegations at the Diocese of Marquette
The last two decades have been rife with allegations of sexual abuse against clergy members across the country. One of the dioceses included in these allegations and the resulting investigation is the Diocese of Marquette in Michigan. This investigation has brought these predators to light and encouraged survivors of clergy abuse to come forward. If …
Sexual Abuse Allegations at the Diocese of Saginaw
Sexual abuse in the Catholic church has become so prevalent in modern society that most people can tell you something about it. While this is a nationwide and organization-wide problem, it also affects us locally in Michigan dioceses. As reports of sexual abuse allegations at the Diocese of Saginaw surfaced, the Michigan attorney general initiated …
