Sexual Abuse Lawyers

02/17/2022

📣 Congratulations to Jessica Wells and David Burns, our two newest attorneys, on getting official sworn in to the Northern District of Texas last week.

Jessica and David both started with us as law clerks and It's been an honor to see them learn and grow, we are so so so immensely proud of y'all. Your family at Forester Haynie is committed to helping you become the greatest attorneys you can be!

04/27/2021

Every 73 seconds an American is s*xually assaulted. Hard information to read but it's something that needs to be talked about. As comes to a close please remember what you've learned this month.

04/02/2021

Thank you azcentral and journalist Audrey Jensen for this incredible article detailing our lawsuit against the Diocese of Tucson and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This article gives people a glimpse into the horrific abuse our clients suffered at the hands of Fr. Charles Knapp and the Diocese of Tucson.

Diana Almader-Douglas came forward in 2019 and said Tucson priest Father Charles Knapp s*xually abused her and others when they were children.

04/02/2021

This afternoon our incredibly brave client, Diana Almader-Douglas, will be doing an interview with commentator and motivational speaker, Dr. Marissa Pei. Diana recently came forward & accused Fr. Charles Knapp of s*xual abuse and the Diocese of Tucson and Archdiocese of Los Angeles of covering up that abuse. The interview will take place (virtually) on Dr. Pei's youtube channel today, April 2nd, at 3 pm PDT.

04/01/2021

April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month . According to RAINN: Every 73 seconds another American is s*xually assaulted. Meanwhile, only 5 out of every 1,000 perpetrators will end up in prison. This is why we are committed to fighting back against these abusers.

04/01/2021

An alleged victim of Father Charles Knapp has joined a lawsuit that claims childhood s*xual abuse and a cover-up by the Diocese of Tucson, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and Saint John's Seminary.

02/16/2021

A federal judge has rejected a former Hammond First Baptist pastor’s bid for early release from a s*x crime sentence.

02/16/2021

Our firm has filed a against the Archdiocese of and Diocese of . The published this article featuring our case and many other terrible cases of within the that are coming to light.

Protect the vulnerable. Heal the wounded. Prevent the abuse.

12/03/2020

Unfortunately, new claims of s*x abuse against members are coming to light every day. We are grateful to have such brave clients that trust us to help them through such a difficult process.

PUEBLO, Colo.– An additional 46 people who were s*xually abused by Catholic priests have come forward with substantiated claims of abuse since the Colorado Attorney General’s Office released …

11/21/2020

Are you a survivor of s*xual assault? Learn about what options you have in the legal system:

If you are a survivor of s*xual assault, legal recourse is available to you. The attorneys at Forester Haynie can help you.

11/10/2020

CBS News discusses updates to the lawsuits. If you or a loved one have been a victim of the BSA please contact us today.

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The lawsuit contends that the Boy Scouts of America has known since its early years that it attracted pedophiles into its ranks of adult leaders, yet avoided public acknowledgement of the dangers for decades.