Trial Lawyer · Natchitoches, Louisiana
4 posts tagged with “Clergy Abuse”
In 2002, priest Lawrence Hecker quietly retired from his position within the Catholic Church. Now, the disgraced Louisiana priest is charged with sexual assault of a teenager in 1975.
For years, victims have spoken out against priests and other members of the clergy who committed sexual abuse. Now, the FBI is investigating certain sex abuse cases within Roman Catholic churches in New Orleans.
Churches are usually places of refuge, but sadly, they are often dangerous for vulnerable children and adults. The latest scandal is within the Southern Baptist Convention.
An independent report released this week by Guidepost Solutions found that the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention prioritized avoiding civil liability over removing preachers credibly accused of sex abuse from churches in the denomination.
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