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How the Mormon Church Protects Itself From Sex Abuse Lawsuits

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.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 18 Dec 2023

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Tips For Avoiding Dangerous Products While Holiday Shopping

American shoppers spend billions of dollars buying gifts for their loved ones during the holiday season. It’s essential to know that buying the wrong items can increase the risk of being injured by a dangerous or defective product.

By Jed Cain

/ 7 Dec 2023

Tips For Avoiding Dangerous Products While Holiday Shopping

Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database Aims to Keep Louisiana Offshore Workers Safe

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.

By Jed Cain

/ 14 Nov 2023

Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction Database Aims to Keep Louisiana Offshore Workers Safe

Child USA Releases Report On Delayed Disclosure in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse

A report by the Nonprofit organization CHILD USA examines the effects of delayed disclosure, the hurdles survivors face when they share their experiences, along with statistics about how long it takes to come forward.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 7 Nov 2023

Child USA Releases Report On Delayed Disclosure in Cases of Child Sexual Abuse

History of Coast Guard Academy Sex Abuse Uncovered

Revelations of past alleged sexual misconduct by retired U.S. Coast Guard captain Glenn Sulmasy while at the USGCA have been made public, forcing him to leave Nichols College. To make matters worse, his situation also sheds light on the mishandling of sexual misconduct, dating back years.

By Jed Cain

/ 26 Oct 2023

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Why Does the NHTSA Want Millions of Airbags Recalled?

On Oct. 5, the NHTSA held a public meeting to discuss a possible recall of 52 million airbag inflators produced by ARC Automotive and Delphi Automotive Systems that could pose a potential risk.

By Jed Cain

/ 19 Oct 2023

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New Louisiana Law Requires Locator Beacons for Offshore Workers

A new Louisiana bill will require offshore workers to wear life vests with locator beacons capable of sending distress signals. The law is designed to make a dangerous profession safer for workers transported to oil rigs via helicopter. A beacon can alert authorities to an…

By Jed Cain

/ 4 Oct 2023

New Louisiana Law Requires Locator Beacons for Offshore Workers

Dangerous Recalled Products Still For Sale on Social Media Platforms

When purchasing a product, consumers assume that the item has gone through rigorous testing and regulation, ensuring that the product is effective and safe to use. However, sometimes, products are determined not to be safe.

By Jed Cain

/ 26 Sep 2023

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New Orleans Priest Charged with Sexual Assault from 1975

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.

By Jed Cain

/ 20 Sep 2023

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Doctor Charged in One of the Military’s Largest Sexual Abuse Cases

Widespread sexual abuse lawsuits have been rampant throughout organizations for decades. Now, the U.S. military is in the spotlight after it released a statement detailing recent sexual assault charges filed against a military doctor.

By Jed Cain

/ 14 Sep 2023

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Devastating Maui Fires Could Have Been Due To Power Company’s Negligence

Over 100 people were killed, and hundreds more are still missing after a wildfire devastated Maui last month, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history.

By Jed Cain

/ 6 Sep 2023

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Louisiana Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against the Diocese of Lafayette Can Move Forward

The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is allowing a sex abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Lafayette to move forward. The decision signals a victory for survivors seeking justice decades after they suffered sexual abuse.

By Soren E. Gisleson

/ 31 Aug 2023

The historic Dutch Romanesque Revival style Cathedral of Saint John the Evangelist or La Cathedrale St-Jean built in 1916 on Cathedral Street in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana