Thirty-three states exempt clergy from reporting information about allegations of child sexual abuse to law enforcement or child welfare professionals if the church considers the information to be privileged. That loophole represented a free pass to predators...
The Catholic Church has been embroiled in scandal for many years. That is true around the world as well as across the United States and in Louisiana as well. Not only are there U.S. laws that govern the behavior of the clergy toward other people but the Catholic...
Road dangers are a frequent topic of discussion in Louisiana. Simply turning on the television, opening a newspaper or checking the Internet will yield a seemingly endless number of stories about crashes and why they happen. They may be due to drunk drivers, speeding,...
The FBI appears to be intensifying its investigation of alleged sexual abuse of children by priests and other employees of the Roman Catholic Church. A retired priest in New Orleans has acknowledged to reporters that he was questioned by the FBI. The circumstances...
In recent years, thousands of victims have come forward all over the world to speak about their abuse at the hands of members of the clergy. Many of them have also taken action, filing lawsuits against the individuals and institutions that perpetrated and covered up...
Recent changes in Louisiana law have changed the time limits for filing a clergy abuse case. Previously, a sexual abuse case against a member of the clergy had to be filed before an individual turned age 28. Now, a clergy abuse case may be filed anytime. If you are...
For victims of clergy abuse, it can seem as if silence is the only thing that answered their pleas for justice. For too long, religious organizations ignored the abuse taking place at the hands of their clergy, leaving those who suffered alone and afraid. And every...
Sexual abuse perpetrated by a trusted member of the clergy against any child is one of the most horrific acts one can suffer. The abuse is not only traumatic in the moment, but can have lasting and harmful effects well into adulthood. If you were a victim of such...
Louisiana Gov. Jon Bel Edwards recently signed onto a five-year plan designed to achieve one objective: reduce serious accidents on the highway by 50% by 2030. The move came as preliminary data reveal that 971 drivers died in crashes on highways statewide in 2021....
Auto accidents have increased in frequency and severity in the past several years in Louisiana and across the United States. There are many reasons for this including the rise in distracted driving, speeding, driving under the influence and simple recklessness....