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• Former St. Joseph High School Volleyball Coach Faces Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

  Justin Cochran faces a sexual abuse lawsuit after three former high school volleyball players reported the former coach engaged in sexual misconduct while they were students at St. Joseph High School in South Bend, Indiana. The girls claim in their lawsuit that Cochran repeatedly made inappropriate comments of a sexual nature and sent nude photos … Read More

• Southern Baptist Leader Resigning Amid Disagreements with Sexual Abuse Investigation

  President and CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee Ronnie Floyd announced his resignation citing disagreements with the way the administration is handling an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse claims within the church. The Southern Baptist Convention is the largest Protestant denomination in the United States and was the subject of an investigative … Read More

• University of North Carolina School of the Arts faces Sexual Abuse Claims from Former Students

  Several University of North Carolina School of the Arts alumni have come forward to report sexual abuse while they studied dance as students at the university in the 1980s. The former students have filed a lawsuit against the university as well as some teachers including Richard Kuch and Richard Gain. The students allege these teachers … Read More

• Bishop Dwenger High School Chaplin Father David Huneck Resigns Amid Accusation of Sexual Misconduct

  ***UPDATE 10/11/2021– Sexual Abuse Charges Filed Against Priest David Huneck*** The Whitley County prosecutor announced multiple charges were filed against Father David Huneck on Friday, October 8, 2021. The charges include child seduction, sexual battery, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, furnishing alcohol to a minor, and two counts of battery. ****** The Fort … Read More

• Former Sycamore School Program Director Faces Sex Abuse Charges

  Christopher William Pollard, a program director at Sycamore School in Indianapolis was arrested on sexual abuse charges and terminated from his position at the school after authorities received a report of sexual abuse from a former student. The student stated the sexual assault occurred while Pollard was employed as a teacher and coach at a … Read More

• Former Zionsville Gymnastics Coach Kenneth “Andy” Arnold Faces New Molestation Charges

  New child molestation charges have been filed against former gymnastics coach Kenneth “Andy” Arnold. These charges were brought after another student reported to police that Arnold raped and molested her. Arnold worked as a gymnastics coach for InterActive Academy in Zionsville, Indiana between 2009 and 2016 according to court documents. This is the third time … Read More

• Former Hamilton Southeastern Schools Teacher Charged with Child Molestation

  Ian Gray, a former math teacher and track coach has been arrested after a former student reported he sexually abused her during the 2017-2018 school year at Fall Creek Intermediate School. The student reported that Gray sexually assaulted her nearly a dozen times. Gray was placed on administrative leave by the school district in April … Read More

• Sexual Abuse Claims Being Investigated Against Former Tri-Creek School Corporation Superintendent Rod Gardin

  Cohen & Malad, LLP attorneys are investigating claims of sexual abuse against Rod Gardin the former superintendent of Tri-Creek School Corporation in Lowell, Indiana. The family of a former student alleges that Gardin sexually assaulted a grade school student. In January of 2021, Gardin was  placed on temporary leave amid allegations of grooming behavior after … Read More

• Former Franklin Schools Track Coach Charged with Child Seduction

  James Eli Betts, a former assistant coach for Franklin Community High School girls and boys track has been arrested after a former student reported Betts sexually abused her when she was 16 years old. The former student reported that Betts fondled her and forced her to have sexual intercourse. Betts is currently charged with four … Read More

• University of Southern California Agrees to $852 Million Settlement in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

  More than 700 women who claim University of Southern California campus gynecologist Dr. George Tyndall sexually abused them during exams will receive funds from a $852 million settlement from the university. Tyndall served as a gynecologist at the university’s student health clinic for nearly 30 years. The Los Angeles Times published an in depth report … Read More

• Indiana School for the Deaf Teacher Fired Following Sexual Abuse Charges

  Jerry R. Claus, a teacher at the Indiana School for the Deaf, was fired from his position after school officials learned that Claus was arrested on two counts of sexual misconduct with a minor in Erie County, Ohio according to media reports. The charges stem from a report alleging he had sex with a young … Read More

• Lebanon High School Teacher Fired After Being Arrested for Child Solicitation

  Lebanon Senior High School teacher Brian J. Boyer was fired following his arrest on allegations of child solicitation according to media reports. Court documents indicate Boyer exchanged sexually explicit messages via a texting app with people he believed were adolescent girls under the age of 16. A group of people who described themselves as child-predator … Read More

• Former Speedway High School Teacher and Coach Faces Child Seduction Charges

  The Marion County Prosecutor has charged Tyler Carmichael, a former teacher at Speedway High School and track coach, with child seduction and sexual battery according to media reports. A former student of Carmichael’s claims he touched and kissed her while she was at a friend’s house in November last year. Court documents state the girl … Read More

• Carle BroMenn Medical Center and McLean County Orthopedics Face Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Over Dr. Shaun Kink

  Cohen & Malad, LLP has filed a civil law suit in McLean County, Illinois against Carle BroMenn Medical Center and McLean County Orthopedics alleging negligent supervision of Dr. Shaun Anthony Kink, a surgeon who repeatedly sexually assaulted his patient, Jane Doe, in 2019. Jane Doe underwent an emergency surgery on her foot at Carle BroMenn … Read More

• Dozens of Children Report Sexual Abuse at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

  Over 40 children have come forward to report sexual abuse perpetrated by employees at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health facilities. Devereux is a non-profit residential care facility specializing in care for children with intellectual disabilities, mental disorders, and trauma with facilities located in thirteen states. An investigation by the Philadelphia Inquirer uncovered numerous reports of sexual … Read More

• Massage Therapy Sexual Abuse

  

  Indiana Lawyers for Massage Therapy Sexual Abuse Survivors Spas and massage clinics offer personal care services that are meant to provide necessary physical care and relaxation. The relationship between clients and massage therapists or aestheticians is one of trust. Clients expect the spa or clinic will provide a professional, safe, and relaxing environment for self-care. … Read More

• Boy Scout Sexual Abuse Survivors Get Access to Justice

  A New Jersey law that takes effect December 1, 2019 will allow former scouts who were sexually abused by organization leaders and volunteers a two-year window to file civil lawsuits and hold their perpetrators accountable. The law applies to BSA members who were sexually abused during the approximately 30 years the organization was headquartered in … Read More

• Pediatrician Jonathon Cavins Found Guilty of Multiple Counts of Sexual Abuse

  **UPDATE June 5, 2020** Pediatrician Jonathon Cavins was sentenced to 23 years with 19 years served in prison and the remaining 4 years to be served on probation. The sentence was handed down by Boone Circuit Judge Lori Shein after Cavins was found guilty on two counts of child molestation, one count of sexual misconduct … Read More