(Saint Paul, MN) – We praise the courage of Doe 597, a survivor and talented artist, who is the victim of sexual assault and harassment by Uri Sands, one of the founders and artistic directors of TU Dance Company. Doe 597 stood up and brought a lawsuit, demanding that TU Dance take action to protect the safety of other artists. Doe 597’s suit led to TU Dance conducting an investigation and Sands’ removal. We praise Doe 597 and are grateful to her and every survivor who dares to make our community safer by coming forward to share their truth.
News & Events
(Chicago, Illinois) – Former Catholic priest, Vincent McCaffrey, came on our radar in 2001, shortly before the Boston priest abuse scandal broke. Soon thereafter, McCaffrey was arrested for child pornography. We quickly learned that McCaffrey was one of the most prolific pedophiles in the Archdiocese of Chicago, if not the country.
Plaintiff Was Sexually Abused in 1981–83 While a Member of Troop Six in Atlantic City Richard Halvorson Seeks Healing, Justice…
(Buffalo, NY) – The impending resignation of Bishop Richard Malone, as reported by several media outlets, is a step in…
Judge George Silver’s Order Protects Identities of Survivors, Allows Them to Bring Suit Under Child Victims Act Anonymously and Remain…
Breakthrough New York Decision: Court Rules Identity of Survivors Who Brought Suit Under Child Victims Act to be Protected and…
(Saint Paul, MN) – We announce the settlement of all 16 lawsuits brought against Children’s Theatre Company by individuals who were…
(Saint Paul, MN) – At a news conference Friday in St. Paul, survivors Laura Stearns and Jina Penn-Tracy and attorney…
(Denver, CO) – Today, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser released a much-anticipated Report detailing names of and allegations against Catholic priests accused…
(Duluth, MN) – Today in the United States Bankruptcy Court in Duluth, a hearing is scheduled at 11:00AM CT to approve…
(Sacramento, California) – California took a gigantic step for child protection today when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California Child Victims Act. “We applaud California lawmakers for passing the legislation and the governor for signing the bill,” said attorney Jeff Anderson of Jeff Anderson & Associates law firm, who represents survivors of child sexual abuse in California and throughout the United States.
(St. Paul, MN) – A lawsuit by five clergy sexual abuse survivors against the Vatican is scheduled to be served upon the Holy See on Friday. Attorneys for the five survivors believe the Holy See will likely attempt to refuse service of the lawsuit based on past practices but say the Plaintiffs will not be deterred. “We know from the past that the Holy See will put up barriers and hurdles to try and prevent the survivors from pursuing justice and accountability with the Vatican,” said attorney Jeff Anderson of Jeff Anderson & Associates, who represents the five Plaintiffs.
(St. Paul, MN) – A Minnesota court denied a request to order Boy Scouts of America to publicly release 1,538 secret Boy Scouts files on leaders with allegations of sexual misconduct against children. Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has refused to make public the perpetrator names and documents contained in these files, known as Perversion Files.
(Buffalo, New York) – Fourteen more sexual abuse survivors sued the Diocese of Buffalo under the New York Child Victims Act. The lawsuits name 11 alleged perpetrators, including Fr. Philip Badame who is being publicly identified for the first time. “There are a lot of survivors suffering in Buffalo,” said Attorney Jeff Anderson. “It’s time for reckoning, a massive clean-up and child protection.”
(Honolulu, Hawaii) – A survivor sexually abused as a minor by his Scoutmaster in Hawaii has sued the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) for the abuse. The survivor, identified in the lawsuit as John Roe 120 (see attached lawsuit), has also sued BSA for nuisance and is asking the court to order BSA to release all of its secret Perversion Files and discontinue its dangerous practices.