Schools have the duty of educating and protecting their students. The results can be catastrophic if schools fail to meet their safety responsibilities and the victim’s right to commence crime victim litigation can continue for many years. A Washington school...
Sexual Misconduct
Man arrested for sexual assault during massages of female clients
A 38-year-old man working as a massage therapist is accused of committing sexual assault with female clients. The man worked in several locations throughout Washington State. He is charged with indecent liberties and second-degree rape. He confessed to sexual...
What is the time limit to bring for a claim for sexual abuse?
This blog recently discussed protections victims have against government negligence when they have been harmed by negligent actions of the government. When victims of physical and emotional abuse at the hands of the government or others seek the protection of civil...
Report says 166 kids sexually abused by Colorado Catholic priests
At least 166 children have been sexually abused by Catholic priests in Colorado since 1950, according to a report released on Oct. 23. The findings were the culmination of a seven-month investigation funded by an anonymous donor and conducted by a former Colorado U.S....
Former PTA president charged with child rape
A 34-year-old Washington man has been accused of raping and sending sexually suggestive messages to a teenage girl who viewed him as a father figure. According to court documents, the Sultan resident worked as a corrections officer and volunteered at an elementary...
