Over the past four-plus years, the Archdiocese of New Orleans has been battling bankruptcy proceedings due to Louisiana sex abuse lawsuits. The bankruptcy has caused tension between diocese leaders and parishioners, diocese leaders and state lawmakers, and diocese leaders and survivors of childhood sexual abuse.…
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans has spent almost $40 million in fees on its bankruptcy. This number has Louisiana sex abuse survivors and their attorneys concerned about mismanagement of the process. According to WWL-TV, the volunteer who manages the bankruptcy, Lee Eagan, has…
The deadline has been extended for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse to file a lawsuit against their abusers. Through Senate Bill 246 civil sex abuse lawsuits under the “lookback window” law can now be filed through June 14, 2027. No one should be a…
Recent legislative efforts have made progress on improving the rights of church sex abuse survivors, but a major loophole in the laws surrounding this terrible crime is keeping perpetrators safe. New Associated Press investigations into the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, also…
American shoppers spend billions of dollars buying gifts for their loved ones during the holiday season. The average person spends nearly $1,000 on holiday shopping, often purchasing toys and other gifts for those in their lives. However, it’s essential to know that buying the wrong…
Oil and gas extraction is one of the most dangerous industries in the country, and a new report that analyzes database findings can help regulators understand how to prevent workplace fatalities in Louisiana offshore accidents. From 2014 to 2019, 470 U.S. oil and gas extraction…
Nonprofit organization CHILD USA has released a report on delayed disclosure, the phenomenon of child sex abuse survivors waiting years to come forward. Many victims don’t disclose their abuse until they’re adults, if they do at all. The report examines the effects of delayed disclosure…
Fresno, CA – A man was killed early Wednesday morning, October 9, 2024, after being struck by a big rig on Highway 99 in central Fresno, according to KSEE. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the incident around 4 AM, following reports of a…
Vacaville, CA — A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Thursday morning, October 10, 2024, in Vacaville, according to FOX40. The collision occurred around 8 AM on Alamo Drive near El Camino Avenue. Police reported that witnesses and evidence at the…
Sacramento County, CA – The Sacramento Bee reports that a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash along Highway 160 on Tuesday morning, October 8, 2024. The accident occurred approximately 11 miles north of Highway 220, near the small community of Ryde in the scenic…
