A PA high school teacher sex abuse scandal resulted in arrests of two teachers and multiple convictions of sex abuse of students. A grand jury found the school administration created an environment where reports of misconduct were largely ignored. Civil lawsuits alleging violation of federal constitutional rights are expected to be resolved.
Duncan Round of Sprouts daycare center in South Philadelphia was arrested, faces over a dozen child sex abuse charges. Police alleged Round sexually abused two 5 year old children at the daycare center.
Our lawyers are investigating Kidz, Ink day care in Delaware after a school employee was convicted of sexually molesting a child. Witnesses and victims are urged to contact the firm.
Our lawyers are investigating child molestation at Seventh Day Adventist schools in Tennessee and West Virginia, Advent Home Learning Center in Calhoun, TN and Miracle Meadows School in Salem, WV. Victims of abuse and any witnesses are invited to contact the firm.
Child molestation allegations @ ReJoyce Christian Pre-School in Hainesport, New Jersey. Our lawyers are investigating and would like to speak to any witnesses and parents of children who are currently enrolled or were enrolled.
Brian Kent files federal lawsuit against Millersville University, a fraternity and other parties for the murder of Karlie Hall, an 18 year old student. The legal claims include violation of federal laws and state laws, as well as negligence. The legal complaint alleges that Hall was murdered because agents of the school had knowledge of, or witnessed prior acts of abuse by Hall's boyfriend but failed to take any action. Hours before she was murdered, a school agent knocked on Hall's dorm room door in response to complaints of loud banging and cries for help, but turned away after hearing nothing while standing at the door.
Last month, 2 teachers in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey area were accused of sexually assaulting female students. These reports have been increasing in recent years. Get the latest here.
NJ teacher student sex abuse lawyer discusses recent charges against a female school aid at a NJ middle school for sexually abusing a minor male student for a year and a half.
Recent legislation was passed to protect students from pedophiles and child molesters. Schools may be held responsible for a student’s sex abuse if they “passed the trash,” i.e., recommended or said nothing to another school about a teacher who is a pedophile.
There is no shortage of news reports of sexual abuse by teachers in Pennsylvania. Each month, teachers, coaches, etc., are charged with abusing or assaulting students. These students are often groomed for several weeks or months before the abuse begins.