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Maryland Public School Sexual Abuse Lawsuits
Often, public attention around school sexual abuse lawsuits in Maryland has focused on historical cases. Survivors who were hurt long ago, usually silenced by shame, fear, or power, finally found a way forward. The Maryland Child Victims Act (CVA) reopened the courthouse doors. It did this by removing the time limit for childhood sexual abuse...
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Baltimore’s St. Mary’s Seminary Abuse Lawsuits
A Deep Look at the History, Patterns, and Institutional Failures Tied to St. Mary’s Seminary For decades, Baltimore’s St. Mary’s Seminary and University, the country’s oldest seminary, stood as one of the most influential Catholic formation centers in the United States. Now, reports are emerging about lawsuits involving St. Mary’s Seminary, alleging the abuse of...
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Where Delaware’s HB 75 Stands; Latest on Justice for Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Update on Delaware’s SOL Reform and What HB 75 Could Mean for Survivors Seeking Civil Claims For many child sexual abuse survivors, time has never worked in their favor. While Delaware was an early national leader in statute of limitations reform through its 2007 Child Victim’s Act, many survivors were unable to participate in that...
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HB 462 and HB 464 Bills Stalled in PA Senate Again
A Detailed Update on Pennsylvania’s Stalled Lookback Window Legislation Survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Pennsylvania have been fighting for something important. Many other states already recognize its significance. A chance to seek justice regardless of how long it took them to come forward. The Senate has stalled HB 462 and HB 464 bills again,...
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Roblox Lawsuit Update: Online Grooming Put Children at Risk
A Detailed Look at the Roblox Litigation for Negligence, Grooming, and Online Child Predation Roblox Corporation, the company behind one of the world’s most popular online gaming platforms, is facing a wave of lawsuits over its alleged failure to protect children from sexual predators on its platform. Roblox claims to be child-friendly and family-oriented. However,...
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Former Sheppard Pratt Nurse Charged with Sexual Abuse of a Minor
The recent arrest of a former Sheppard Pratt nurse on charges of raping a minor patient has sent shockwaves through the Maryland community. It raises serious questions about safety protocols in mental health facilities and the rights of survivors. As details continue to emerge, families, survivors, and advocates must understand what happened, the broader implications...
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Perry Hall Gym Teacher Arrested for Child Sex Abuse Charges
The Baltimore community has been shaken by a series of disturbing arrests involving local educators and youth leaders accused of child sexual abuse. The most recent case centers on Perry Hall High School, where a gym teacher was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse against minors. This arrest is part of a...
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Why Matthew Schlegel’s “Not Guilty” Doesn’t Mean No Accountability
When we hear the words “not guilty,” some may assume that means the criminal case is closed and nothing further can be done. But in the context of alleged child sex abuse by former third-grade math teacher Matthew Schlegel, “not guilty” in a courtroom doesn’t necessarily mean he can walk away without accountability. One way...
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