Following a report by Deerfield Academy that it is looking into allegations of Massachusetts sexual abuse involving two of its former longtime faculty members, police say that they too plan to conduct an investigation. The report confirms that Peter Hindle, who taught math at the exclusive boarding school from 1956…
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Boston Sex Abuse Lawsuit Filed by Former Student Claims Inappropriate Relationship with Teacher
A former Andover, MA student is suing Pike School, Groton School, and staff at the two schools for Boston personal injury. The plaintiff, who is now in his 30’s, claims that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a female teacher. He believes that staff at the two schools behaved…
Clergy Sex Abuse Returns to the Spotlight with Pope Benedict’s Resignation and the Wait for His Successor
Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, speculation is focusing on who will take his place. Now, according to CNN, a group representing victims of clergy sex abuse have come up a list of cardinals that it believes would be the worst papal candidates in light of how they handled…
Beverly, Massachusetts Sexual Abuse Allegations Continue Against Landmark School
According to Landmark School, a private school in Massachusetts, another five graduates have come forward claiming that they were molested by to ex-teachers and a former staffer. The alleged Beverly sex abuse incidents took place during the 1970’s and 1980’s. A report from the school’s board of the trustees notes…
Boston Personal Injury Claims in Red Sox Sex Abuse Cases Reach $100M
Another plaintiff has stepped forward claiming that he too was sexually abused by the Donald J. Fitzpatrick, the ex-clubhouse manager for the Boston Red Sox. The plaintiff, Gerald Armstrong, is a former Kansas City clubhouse attendant. He is just one of numerous men suing the baseball team for Massachusetts injury…
Boy Scouts Concealed Child Sex Abuse, Reports LA Times
In Massachusetts, our Boston child sex abuse lawyers represent victims of molestation, rape, and other sexual assault crimes who are seeking damages from their abusers and those that allowed their injuries/trauma to happen. Perpetrators of sex crimes have included priests, other clergy members, teachers, coaches, counselors, family friends, relatives, and…
$500,000 Massachusetts Clergy Abuse Settlement Reached Between Former Williamstown Altar Boy and Two Ex-Springfield Roman Catholic Bishops
A Williamstown man has settled his Massachusetts clergy sex abuse lawsuit against former Springfield Roman Catholic bishops Joseph Maguire and Thomas Dupre for $500,000. The plaintiff, Andrew Nicastro, contended that then-Reverend Albert Graves was able to molest him during the early 80’s because the two defendants did not stop him…
Massachusetts Child Sex Abuse Allegations Lead to Charges Against Former Newton Teacher and Woburn Little League Coach
The issue of child sexual abuse continues to make headlines in the US. This week, the spotlight is on Massachusetts, where an ex-Newton elementary teacher has been charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a child that he babysat and a Woburn Little League coach is accused of committing sex acts via…
New England Conservatory Hired Videographer Who Was Convicted Sex Offender
The New England Conservatory has admitted that it failed to abide by its own policy to protect kids when it hired a vendor as a school videographer and didn’t conduct the request background checks. Although in November 10 the acclaimed school started screening all vendors, in addition to volunteers and…
Man Sues City of Waltham for Massachusetts Child Sex Abuse Allegedly Committed by Former Assistant High School Football Coach
Michael Phillips has filed a Massachusetts child sex abuse lawsuit against the city of Waltham. The 20-year-old says that school officials neglect to look into complaints accusing Robert Dacey of child molestation. This alleged negligence allowed the coach and teacher to abuse more kids. Dacey would later be charged with…