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May 13, 2019

IMPORTANT UPDATE: New Jersey Governor Signs Law Helping Survivors of Abuse

One of the most “egregious” cases, according to recent media reports, involves Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, California where a former coach got…
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March 19, 2019

“Egregious” Sonoma Valley Case Highlights Pattern of Sexual Abuse Failings at Boys & Girls Club of America

One of the most “egregious” cases, according to recent media reports, involves Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, California where a former coach got…
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February 28, 2019

New Lawsuit Filed by Crew Janci LLP Alleges Oregon School District Ignored Warning Signs about Staff Member Convicted of Sexually Abusing Students in 2017

A lawsuit was filed by a former Dufur High School student alleging that the Dufur School District was negligent in failing to protect her from…
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February 25, 2019

Southern Baptist Church Crisis: Newspaper Publishes Online Sex Abuse Database

The Houston Chronicle, a newspaper involved in the investigation of sexual abuse cases within the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC), has published a searchable online database…
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February 14, 2019

Indian Health Service Doctor Due To Return To Trial Following 18 Years Sentence For Child Sexual Abuse

Dr. Stanley Patrick Weber, a former pediatrician for the Indian Health Service, is set to stand trial for the second time following his sentencing, last…
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January 31, 2019

Understanding New York’s Child Victims Act

How does the Child Victim’s Act work? The New York State legislature has finally passed the long-overdue Child Victims Act. Once signed by the Governor,…
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January 24, 2019

Former Missouri Scout Leader Charged With Sexually Abusing 7 Children

According to reports in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and multiple other media outlets, former Cub Scouts leader Matthew C Baker, 49, of O'Fallon, St. Louis…
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January 23, 2019

Sunset High School Coach Convicted of Sexually Abusing a 16-Year-Old Girl

PORTLAND, OR – Former Sunset High School track coach, Branden Michael Helms, was sentenced to 13 months in prison on January 18th after he was…
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October 31, 2018

Dr. Reginald Archibald Accused for Child Sexual Abuse: 150 Potential Victims

According to the Times article, Dr. Archibald kept records on 9,000 patients who visited him or other doctors at the hospital. As many as 150…
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Coach AbuseFeaturedSex Abuse NewsTeacher Sexual Abuse
October 13, 2018

ELITE PORTLAND PRIVATE SCHOOL CATLIN GABEL ANNOUNCES ABUSE INQUIRY

The Catlin Gabel School announced in an open letter to alumni that it had received “reports about sexual misconduct by a former faculty member who…
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August 1, 2018

Bloomfield (NJ) High School Teacher and Coach Sentenced to 7 Years Prison for Sexual Abuse of Multiple Students.

Leo Donaldson -- a former teacher and track coach at Bloomfield High School in Essex County, New Jersey -- has been sentenced to seven years…
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July 25, 2018

Crew Janci Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers Again in 2018

Crew Janci LLP is proud to announce that Stephen Crew and Peter Janci have once again been selected for inclusion in this year’s Super Lawyers…
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July 12, 2018

Sunset High School track coach accused of luring girl, 16

Article from The Oregonian. A Sunset High School track coach was arrested and accused of luring a 16-year-old girl and having a relationship with her. Branden…
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June 21, 2018

New Lawsuit Alleges Lincoln City Negligent in Allowing Sex Abuse By Youth Sports Coach

Lincoln City, Oregon: Crew Janci LLP represents the victims of newly filed sex abuse lawsuit alleging Lincoln City negligent in allowing sex abuse by youth…
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June 10, 2018

Reports of Abuse at the Prestigious McCallie School

The McCallie School in Chattanooga, TN is one of the latest private boarding schools to disclose allegations of sexual abuse by a teacher against students…
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June 7, 2018

Boy Scouts Sued for Child Sexual Abuse in AR, Crew Janci LLP Represents

 LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) – A civil lawsuit was filed today in Pulaski County Circuit Court against the Boy Scouts of America for sexual abuse.…
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May 31, 2018

NEW SCOUT SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT: Two More Child Victims of Sex Abuse by Lebanon, Oregon Scoutmaster File Lawsuit Against the Boy Scouts

Portland, Oregon Another lawsuit stemming from child sexual abuse perpetrated by Scoutmaster Douglas James Young, Jr. was filed today in Multnomah County Circuit Court against…
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May 23, 2018

One Year’s Losses for Child Sexual Abuse in U.S. Top $9 Billion, New Study Suggests

A new study at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health found that the annual economic impact of child sexual abuse in the U.S.…
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May 16, 2018

Portland Public Schools Failed to Protect Students from Predatory Teachers

A scathing report published last week describes the failure of Portland Public Schools (PPS) to keep its students safe from sexual predators. After The Oregonian’s…
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Michel Harmon Child Porn and Sex TraffickingNews of InterestSex Abuse News
May 2, 2018

Deputies: Lake Oswego bus driver arrested on child pornography charges

Article from KPTV.com. LAKE OSWEGO, OR - A Lake Oswego school district bus driver has been arrested on child pornography charges on Tuesday. Michel Harmon, 40,…
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May 2, 2018

Cardinal George Pell will face trial on sex-offense charges

Article from The Washington Post. SYDNEY — Cardinal George Pell was ordered by an Australian magistrate to face trial over sexual abuse allegations, a decision that…
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April 26, 2018

#ME2CSA Review: New Anonymous Reporting Site for Victims of Sex Abuse

  NOTE: This article provides an informational review of #ME2CSA; it is not an endorsement and Crew Janci LLP is not affiliated with #ME2CSA.  Furthermore,…
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April 10, 2018

The LDS Church’s New Guidelines on Abuse Fall Short

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced last week that it had updated its guidelines on preventing and responding to abuse. The announcement…
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March 30, 2018

ADVENTIST CHURCH SUED FOR “PASSING TRASH”: Victim of Sex Abuse Sues, Alleges Church Changed Perpetrator’s Title and Abuse Continued

March 30, 2018 Portland, Oregon – A new child sexual abuse lawsuit was filed today in Portland, Oregon against the Seventh-day Adventist Church.  The suit…
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March 29, 2018

Saginaw Church Records, Computers Seized In Probe Of Abuse Allegations

Bishop’s chair at the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption, Saginaw, Michigan. (Credit: Diocese of Saginaw.) Article from Cruxnow.com. SAGINAW, Michigan - The news that…
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March 29, 2018

Former Church Instructor Arrested For Child Sex Assault; McKinney Police Urge Parents To Speak With Children In Suspect’s Care

Article from McKinney Courier-Gazette. McKinney police arrested 22-year-old Noel Anderson Friday on a charge of aggravated sexual assault of a child after Anderson admitted to sexually…
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March 27, 2018

Christopher Rosario, Bend Ex-Massage Therapist Pleads No Contest to Sex Abuse

Article from KTVZ.com. BEND, Ore. - Two years after a worker at Bend's Massage Envy was arrested and charged with sexually assaulting three clients during massage…
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March 22, 2018

Juan C. Avendano: East Aurora Elementary School Teacher Charged With Child Sex Abuse

Article from ABC7Chicago. AURORA, Ill. - Kane County prosecutors have charged an East Aurora School District 131 teacher with sexual abuse and assault of two…
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March 15, 2018

Former Oregon Teacher Pleads Guilty To 9 Sex Abuse Charges

Article from KEZI.com. SALEM, OR - A former Salem-Keizer teacher has pleaded guilty to nine child sexual abuse charges. The Statesman Journal reported Thursday that…
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March 8, 2018

Corvallis Public Works Employee Arrested on 42 Counts of Sexual Abuse

Article from Corvallis Gazette-Times. A city of Corvallis Public Works employee was booked into the Benton County Jail on Monday on 42 counts of sexual…
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March 7, 2018

Former Teaching Aide Sentenced to Prison For Abusing Students in Oregon City Pool

In February of 2016 CrewJanci.com posted about, James McGlothlin, a former Oregon City School District teaching aide who was charged with producing child pornography. Last…
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March 1, 2018

Accused child molester volunteered with Boy Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters in St. Louis

Article from St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis, MO - A man charged last week with sexually abusing children and possession of child pornography had volunteered…
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March 1, 2018

Sex Trafficking: DHS takes efforts to help foster kids that fall victim

Article from KPTV.com. PORTLAND, OR - The Oregon Department of Human Services is ramping up efforts to help foster kids who are victims of sex trafficking.…
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February 24, 2018

Wisconsin inmate sentenced in Portland sex crimes

Article from KOIN.com. PORTLAND, Ore. – Multnomah County prosecutors have resolved their first case connected to the Portland Police Bureau's Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI). In the…
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February 24, 2018

MEDFORD, OR: Daycare owner, Andrew Joseph Conaway arrested for sexually abusing children

Article from KPTV.com. MEDFORD, OR (KPTV) -A daycare owner in Medford was arrested on sex abuse charges involving children who were in his care, according…
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February 11, 2018

After Defending, Pope Francis Sends a Sexual Crime Investigator to Chile

Pope Francis caused an uproar last month when he visited Chile and vigorously defended Chilean Bishop Juan Barros, who has been accused of protecting a…
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February 8, 2018

Former YMCA camp counselor gets 3 1/2 years for assaulting teen girl

Article from the Statesman Journal. A Monmouth man was sentenced to 3 1/2 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl when he worked…
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February 8, 2018

Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse

Article from The Dalles Chronicle. Robert Weems, 42, a former substitute teacher in School District 21 and a former track and wrestling coach at the…
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February 4, 2018

Mother testifies in suit against Mormon Church

Article from The Journal. MARTINSBURG, WV — The civil case alleging members of the Mormon Church had covered up sexual abuse by the son of…
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February 2, 2018

Larry Nassar Sexual Abuse: 140 Victims Are Now Suing Nassar, USA Gymnastics & MSU

It was a striking scene of devastating pain and yet also of solidarity and strength—the scores of brave women who showed up in a Michigan…
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February 2, 2018

Man sentenced to 81 years in prison for child sex abuse in Washington Co.

Article from KPTV.com. WASHINGTON COUNTY, OR - A man was sentenced to 81 years in prison for child sex abuse in Washington County. Kevin Wayne Randolph,…
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February 1, 2018

Will this be the year state gets law to help kids report sex abuse?

Article from KOMONews.com. OLYMPIA, Wash. -- A survivor of childhood sexual abuse hopes the third time is the charm in trying to get her bill…
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January 25, 2018

NEW SCOUT SEX ABUSE LAWSUIT: Child Victim Abused in 2017 – Scoutmaster Investigated Twice Before – Convicted for Abusing 10 Kids

January 25, 2018  Portland, Oregon – A new lawsuit was filed today in Multnomah County Circuit Court against the Boy Scouts of America and its local…
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January 13, 2018

Jury finds former Astoria high school wrestling coach guilty of sex crimes

Article from KCBY.com. ASTORIA, Ore. – A former Astoria High School wrestling coach was found guilty of first-degree sex abuse and first-degree unlawful sexual penetration…
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January 12, 2018

Prineville man sentenced to 54 years in abuse case

Article from KTVZ.com. PRINEVILLE, Ore. - A Crook County judge sentenced a 38-year-old Prineville man to more than 54 years in prison Thursday after a jury…
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January 10, 2018

NEW CATHOLIC ABUSE LAWSUIT: Three Men Sue Archdiocese of Portland for Sex Abuse by Unreported Priest

January 10, 2018 Portland, OR -- The Archdiocese of Portland was sued today by three men who allege they were sexually abused as children by…
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January 10, 2018

Navy Recruiter Arrested For Molesting Teen: Sheriff

Sean Kelly, 27, is accused of sexually abusing a Clackamas County high school girl while he worked as a US Navy recruiter in June 2017.…
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Douglas James Young, Jr. Boy Scout AbuseNews of InterestSex Abuse News
January 9, 2018

Victims’ Attorneys Investigating Oregon Boy Scout Leader Sentenced to 23 Years Prison for Sex Abuse

LEBANON, OR - An Oregon Boy Scouts of America leader was sentenced today to 282 months -- more than 23 years -- in prison for…
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January 8, 2018

Ann Kuroki, Idaho Basketball Coach Arrested For Having Sex With Teen Student

Article from International Business Times. A female basketball coach from Gooding, Idaho, was arrested Friday for indulging in sexual activity with a minor student after…
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January 5, 2018

Police: Roseburg attorney arrested, charged with multiple sex crimes

ROSEBURG, Ore. — A Roseburg attorney faces accusations he repeatedly raped a teenage girl has been arrested and charged with multiple sex crimes, Oregon State…
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