Media Coverage of Crew Janci’s Latest Minnesota Boy Scout Abuse Lawsuit

Yesterday, Crew Janci filed a new child sexual abuse lawsuit against Boy Scouts of America in Minnesota.  We are proud to be representing the victim in this case — John Doe 153 — who suffered severe and repeated abuse by his Scoutmaster (Leland Opalinksi).

This case also highlights the ongoing problem of child pornography and sexual exploitation by pedophile Scout Leaders.

Here is some of the media coverage of this most recent case filed by Crew Janci and our Minnesota co-counsel, Patrick Noaker:

• http://www.kare11.com/story/news/crime/2015/07/28/suit-claims-scout-leader-was-pornographer/30804599/
• http://www.startribune.com/former-adult-leader-again-named-in-sexual-abuse-lawsuit-against-boy-scouts/319132511/
• http://www.mprnews.org/story/2015/07/28/boy-scout-sex-abuse-suit
• http://bringmethenews.com/2015/07/28/another-former-st-paul-boy-scout-sues-alleging-sexual-abuse-by-former-troop-leader/

“Minnesota’s Child Victim Act allows victims of child sexual abuse in Scouting to seek justice, truth and change now — no matter how long ago the violations happened.”

Minnesota has an extensive history of child sexual abuse in Scouting.  The Boy Scouts kept secret files on allegations of sexual abuse in cub packs and scout troops from all parts of Minnesota, including:

There are also publicly-revealed records that indicate that there are 47 other Minnesota Perversion Files kept by the Boy Scouts of America that have not been released to the public.  These include secret files from the following Minnesota communities:

If you or someone you know has been the victim of sexual abuse in Scouting, there is still time to do something about it.  Contact us today for a free, confidential consultation to learn about your options.  Call us toll free at 1-888-407-0224 or use our confidential online form.   We will treat you with dignity and hold what you share with us strictly confidential.

You are not alone.  We are here to help.  Now is the time.