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Tallahassee, FL – Worship Leader Arrested for Sexual Assault of Minor at Florida Church A shocking case of alleged sexual abuse has come to light in Tallahassee, Florida. Hunter Eubanks, a 30-year-old worship leader at Morningside Church, has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting…
Chicago, IL – Aaron J. Richmond, a 31-year-old former coach at Thornton Fractional South High School, was arrested on December 5th by Glenwood police. Richmond faces charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated assault against a 16-year-old student. Student Allegedly Sexually Assaulted by Coach…
In a powerful display of resilience, survivors of alleged abuse at the now-closed Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in Missouri are making their voices heard. These former students are urging Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to reject plea deals and proceed with a trial for…
A federal lawsuit recently filed against Circle of Hope Girls Ranch, a shuttered Christian boarding school in Missouri, has brought renewed attention to the issue of abuse in religious schools and the lack of state oversight. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of an 18-year-old former student,…
Liberty, TX – A principal from a junior high school in the Houston area was taken into custody on Thursday after investigators discovered disturbing material on his phone. Dr. Chad Dwight Barrett, aged 56, who leads Hardin Junior High School, faces serious charges of possessing…
Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is excited to announce that Attorney Rick Shapiro will be a featured speaker in an upcoming Strafford live video webinar titled “Federal Employers Liability Act Litigation: Proving or Contesting Negligence, Key Evidence, Interplay With State Laws.” This informative event is scheduled…
Yesturday, Pope Francis named 21 new Cardinals. The vision is that they will sweep in a view towards reform in the Church. This will be watched with interest and some doubt. While the Church has always talked about wanting to deal with past abuse the…
Ruskin, FL – A 39-year-old substitute teacher, Joseph Prevatte, faces serious charges after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with students in both Hillsborough and Manatee counties. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested Prevatte on Tuesday for having a sexual relationship with a student at Lennard…
Columbus, OH – Dr. David Wenzke, a former Columbus gastroenterologist now practicing in Cincinnati, is confronting grave accusations of misconduct, as outlined in documents submitted to the State Medical Board of Ohio. The report alleges that Dr. Wenzke engaged in at least six instances of…
Plantation, FL – A 35-year-old teacher from Sawgrass Adventist School has been taken into custody following serious allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a 14-year-old student. Candace Allison Brown, a Weston resident, surrendered to authorities at the Broward County Main Jail on Friday, November 22,…