News & Events

Aug 12, 2019: Over 80 Sexual Abuse Lawsuits to be Filed Against Diocese of Buffalo—10 Perpetrators to be Identified For First Time

(Buffalo, New York) – Today in Buffalo, sexual abuse survivors, prominent Catholic whistleblower and former Diocese of Buffalo employee Siobahn O’Connor, and the law firms of Steve Boyd, PC and Jeff Anderson & Associates will: Announce the filing of over 80 lawsuits against the Diocese of Buffalo on Wednesday when the one-year window provision of the New York Child Victims Act (CVA) takes effect;

Jul 25, 2019: Archdiocese of Los Angeles Sued for Sexual Abuse

Los Angeles, California) – At a press conference Today in Los Angeles, the law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates will: Discuss a lawsuit filed by a courageous survivor against the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for sexual abuse as a minor by former priest Fr. Michael Stephen Baker, one of the Archdiocese’s most prolific and notorious child sexual abusers.

Jul 23, 2019: Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles Sued For Allowing Sexually Abusive Former Catholic Priest to Continue in Ministry

(Los Angeles, California) – At a press conference Todayin Los Angeles, a sexual abuse survivor and the law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates will: Discuss a lawsuit filed against the Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles for allowing Rev. Paul Kowalewski to remain in ministry despite a history of sexually abusing a child while a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Buffalo;

Jul 16, 2019: Archdiocese of New York Sued for Maintaining, Concealing the Public Hazard of Sexually Abusive Priests

(New York, New York) – At a press conference Tuesday in New York City, a sexual abuse survivor and the law firm of Jeff Anderson & Associates will: Announce the filing of a lawsuit against the Archdiocese of New York alleging that the church officials engaged in an ongoing pattern of conduct to keep priests in ministry after they concealed and/or misrepresented their sexually abusive histories. Discuss that in doing so, the Archdiocese is exposing the public and children to the risk of sexual abuse.

Jun 26, 2019: Releasing Names of 109 Perpetrators Accused of Sexual Abuse Misconduct in the Diocese of Phoenix

Releasing report containing the identities, histories, photographs and information on 109 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Phoenix;

Discussing the historic legislation passed by the Arizona legislature that extends the age limit for sexual abuse survivors to bring claims against a perpetrator and the institution that may have protected the perpetrator; and

Demanding full disclosure by the Diocese of Phoenix and the religious orders, regarding all clergy accused of sexual abuse who worked in the diocese.

Jun 05, 2019: Releasing Names of 43 Perpetrators Accused of Sexual Misconduct in Fresno

Releasing a report containing the identities, histories, photographs and information on 43 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Fresno;

Discussing the recently announced Diocese of Fresno compensation program for clergy sexual abuse survivors;

Sexual abuse survivor Tom Emens speaks publicly about his abuse as a minor by a priest in Anaheim, California, and his efforts to make California Dioceses accountable and transparent;

Demanding full disclosure by the Diocese of Fresno and the religious orders regarding all clergy accused of sexual abuse who worked in the Dioc…

Jun 04, 2019: Exposing California Diocesan Compensation Programs

Prominent Catholic whistle blower, survivors, and law firm expose California Diocesan compensation program:

Siobahn O’Connor, former personal assistant to Diocese of Buffalo Bishop Malone will discuss the cover-up of clergy sexual abuse.

Releasing a summary of the diocesan compensation programs for clergy sexual abuse.

Survivor Christopher Szuflita will discuss his abuse by a Diocese of Buffalo priest, the Diocese handling of his reports, and his decision to reject a settlement offer under the Diocese’s compensation program.

Survivor Thomas Davis will discuss his abuse by a Diocese…

Jun 03, 2019: Releasing Names of 65 Perpetrators Accused of Sexual Misconduct in the Diocese of Rockville Centre

Jeff Anderson and Associates is in Long Island to release a report containing names, histories, and photographs of 65 clerics accused of child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Rockville Center.

A sexual abuse survivor speaks publicly about his abuse by Fr. Peter Charland at SS Philip and James Church.

A demand for full disclosure by the Diocese of Rockville and the religious orders regarding all clergy accused of sexual abuse who worked in the diocese, including their current whereabouts, photographs, and histories.