New Book Examines Catholic Church Abuse Scandal
A new book by Pulitzer Prize winning author Michael D’Antonio provides a compelling, if stomach-turning account of the Roman Catholic Church’s long history of covering up reports of sexual abuse. Book reviewers are calling Mortal Sins: Sex, Crime, and the Era of Catholic Scandal the most comprehensive account of the church’s sexual abuse scandal to date. D’Antonio, a reporter for NewsDay, uses scores of legal documents, personal interviews and secondary sources to examine a culture of secrecy and conspiracy of silence so great that it has forever marred the reputation of the...
Read MoreSeeking witnesses with information about abuse in Wake County foster care
CJG represents a minor child who was the victim of a sexual assault while in foster care in Wake County. Children in foster care and other institutional settings are more vulnerable to assaults and abuse, and are more likely to become victims. The firm is seeking information from witnesses with knowledge about any similar incidents in the Wake County foster care system, and how these incidents have been addressed. We always hope in these cases that there have been no similar incidents. If you have information that may be helpful to the victim in this case, please contact us...
Read MoreLawsuit filed against Burke County Schools over sexual abuse of child
Leto Copeley, along with the attorney Seth Langson, represents Jane Doe 2, a victim of sex abuse by Michael Alexander, who taught Jane Doe 2 while she attended the third grade at Glen Alpine Elementary School. In the complaint, we contend that Alexander, who has since been convicted of a statutory sex offense and taking indecent liberties with a child, engaged in improper activities with children and that school officials should have been able to see what was going on. and prevent it According to our information, Alexander publicly singled out Jane Doe 2 as “special”, and...
Read MoreWilliam Airey steps down as CEO of Moose International
Moose International has announced that William Airey has stepped down as CEO effective today. The news comes eight days after CJG, along with three other law firms, filed suit against Airey alleging that he sexually abused their client when he was twelve. This means that Airey will no longer have the access to the underprivileged youth of Mooseheart Child City and School. CJG, along with SNAP, a victims’ rights organization, calls on Moose International to conduct an independent investigation, to insure that children who have attended that institution were not victimized by...
Read MoreMoose International announces CEO Airey will not be in contact with residential students at Mooseheart until further notice
On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Moose International spokesman Kurt Wehrmeister announced that William Airey, CEO and Director General, would not be in contact with residential students at Mooseheart Child City and School until further notice. The statement came in response to the filing of a lawsuit that morning in Ohio by Leto Copeley and three other law firms alleging that Airey sexually abused their client, Jason Peck, when he was 12 years old and the two were neighbors. Wehrmeister said that Airey is currently away from the office but that upon his return, the Board of Moose...
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