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Former Principal Charged with School Child Sexual Abuse
School child sexual abuse can occur when those in a position of authority, such as teachers, counselors, or principals, use their authority to take advantage of those in their care. New details of school child sexual abuse have come to light in after the arrest of a former principal of Keifer Upper Elementary School in…
Read MoreClergy Sexual Misconduct DC
Clergy sexual misconduct DC can occur when a priest or member of the clergy uses their influence or authority to take advantage of innocent victims. Clergy sexual misconduct DC allegations against Theodore McCarrick were reported to the Vatican by Cardinal Donald Wuerl. Clergy Sexual Misconduct DC According to the Washington Post, Robert Ciolek who reached…
Read MoreDC School Teacher Sexual Abuse Allegations Spark Investigation
DC school teacher sexual abuse can occur when a teacher uses his/her position of authority to take advantage of students. DC school teacher sexual abuse allegations have sparked a sexual misconduct investigation at St. Albans School in Northwest DC after a former teacher was implicated in abuse at another school. DC School Teacher Sexual Abuse …
Read MoreUpdates on Fairfax VA Sexual Abuse Victims Story
Fairfax VA sexual abuse victims can obtain justice and hold offenders accountable through litigation. Our Fairfax VA sexual abuse victim’s attorneys can act as advocates for victims. One girl who was kidnapped and abused at age 13 is now faced with her offender being released from prison and placed in a halfway house just four miles from…
Read MoreSchool Sexual Abuse Incident Leads to Scrutiny of Chancellor Nominee DC
School sexual abuse can occur when teachers, counselors, or coaches who hold a position of authority use their authority to take advantage of those in their care. One school sexual abuse incident that went unreported for 6 days by officials has led to litigation and a scandal involving DC public school counselor nominee Lewis Ferebee.…
Read MoreAttorney General Proposes Bill that Could Help DC Clergy Sexual Abuse Victims
DC clergy sexual abuse victims can seek justice by reporting incidences of abuse. A new bill proposed by the DC attorney general may help DC clergy sexual abuse victims. New Legislation Proposed According to the Washington Post, the DC attorney general, Karl A. Racine, has proposed legislation which could aid DC clergy sexual abuse victims…
Read More2018 Virginia Lawyers Weekly Top Verdicts
Perry Charnoff is proud to announce that for the 6th year in a row, we have been recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly for obtaining some of Virginia’s highest verdicts. Two of our multi-million-dollar verdicts made the 2018 list. In one case, a jury awarded $2.5 million to a woman whose stroke was misdiagnosed as a…
Read MoreAlleged Fairfax VA Sexual Harassment by Professor
Alleged Fairfax VA sexual harassment by professor at George Mason has led to termination proceedings. When incidences of sexual harassment by a professor occur, an attorney may be able to help you obtain justice. Fairfax VA Sexual Harassment by Professor According to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, a communications professor at George Mason retired last spring after facing…
Read MoreUpdates on DC Priest Sexual Abuse Allegations
DC priest sexual abuse can occur when those in a position of authority use their authority to take advantage of others. New DC priest sexual abuse allegations have been brought against Urbano Vazquez according to the Washington Post. DC Priest Sexual Abuse Allegations According to the Washington Post, DC priest Urbano Vazquez from the Shrine…
Read MoreDC Council Passes New Bill Affecting DC Sexual Abuse Victims
DC sexual abuse victims can hold their offenders accountable and obtain justice through sexual abuse lawsuits The DC Council has passed a new bill which will aid DC sexual abuse victims in their fight for justice. The New Bill On December 4th, The Sexual Abuse Statute of Limitations Elimination Amendment Act passed, extending the statute…
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