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09/30/2026

I spent years investigating and prosecuting s*xual assault cases. That experience makes this decision almost unfathomable to me.

According to the transcript, this young woman swatted away one man’s hand because she was uncomfortable. She told another “no” multiple times or that she was too tired. She described what happened as coercion and said she was “completely and totally incapacitated.”

Then there are the group-chat messages. At 1:42 a.m., a message suggested a woman was available for s*x. Later, someone asked:

“Shop still open?”

The response: “Yea.”

And yet the District Attorney concluded there wasn’t enough evidence to even seek an indictment, let alone attempt to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.

That is simply staggering.

I understand the evidentiary challenges of prosecuting s*xual assault. I lived them. But if these facts aren’t even enough to put the case before a grand jury, we have to ask survivors what exactly we expect them to do to be believed and protected by our criminal justice system.

This is also why civil s*xual assault cases matter so deeply. When the criminal system fails to provide accountability, the civil justice system can give survivors another path to seek it, not only from those who harmed them, but from the institutions whose actions or failures may have enabled that harm.

We're getting new insight into how Cornell University Police handled the case of an alleged fraternity gang r**e back in 2024.

09/25/2026

This week, I visited the beautiful Chiesa di Santa Maria del Sasso in Morcote, Switzerland. I lit two candles.

The first, for all who have been s*xually abused, that they will experience genuine healing, empowerment, and hope as they reclaim their agency, their voices, and their lives.

The second, for faith communities, that they will embrace a long season of lament over the egregious harms they have inflicted upon so many precious people, and emerge transformed into communities that fiercely protect, support, and advocate for the vulnerable and the abused.

And for those faith communities that reject this path, may God extinguish their candle so they can no longer harm others in His name.

09/23/2026

A 25-year-old woman reported that a male passenger seated next to her was ma********ng during a United Airlines flight. Yet, according to reports, she was required to remain seated beside him.

This is s*xual victimization. The response should have been immediate: stop the conduct, report it, and protect the victim by moving her away from the offender.

What makes this even more troubling is how rarely s*xual abuse and/or misconduct aboard commercial flights results in federal prosecution. According to reported FBI data, only 38% of alleged in-flight s*xual offenders are ultimately federally charged or convicted.

Airlines have a responsibility to take reports of s*xual misconduct seriously and respond in ways that prioritize the safety and dignity of victims.

A woman alleges United Airlines mishandled her report of a man ma********ng next to her during a flight from Rochester, N.Y., to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sept. 3. United Airlines has confirmed to PEOPLE it is investigating the incident.

08/27/2026

Our 5-year-old client was s*xually assaulted at school by another student, a student who had s*xually assaulted another child at the same school just a few years earlier.

Making matters even more egregious, "While (the 5-year-old victim's) family pleaded for action, the School Board did nothing to remove (the perpetrator) from campus despite the known threat he posed to (the victim) and other students."

A lawsuit claims a Pathways Elementary student with a history of s*xual assault was sent to the bathroom with a 5-year-old, who he also assaulted.

08/11/2026

“In many cases…adults were able to have one-on-one interactions with students, while the children at the school had limited communication with their families and were vulnerable due to age, s*xual identity and lack of experience. And, it says, some were scared to report what happened to them.”

The isolation and vulnerability of students can make boarding schools particularly ripe environments for s*xual predators. Parents must remain vigilant and ensure that schools foster a culture that actively reduces opportunities for isolation, protects vulnerable students, and creates safe, accessible ways for students to report concerns and abuse.

In a new report, former Interlochen students detail some 70 allegations of s*xual abuse by nearly 50 adults employed or affiliated with the school. One of the former students tells his story to NPR.

06/23/2026

“It’s just my word against theirs.”

We hear that from survivors all the time. But many people underestimate what can serve as evidence.

Texts. Emails. DMs. Photos. Calendar entries. An old journal. Changes in behavior others witnessed. Pieces of the story often exist in places you might not expect.

Before you delete anything, talk with someone who understands how these cases are investigated. The evidence you think doesn’t exist may be closer than you realize.

06/19/2026

My experience after 30 years is that an institution’s first instinct after an abuse disclosure tells you everything. Protect the survivor or protect the brand. Open the doors to the truth, or lawyer up to bury it.

Too many choose the institution over the victim. BozLaw exists because of that choice.

05/18/2026

🎷 BozLaw, PA is proud to sponsor the next Jazz on the Alley featuring the Alley Cats … which seems mildly suspicious given this month’s theme is “Celebrating Our Feathered Friends.” 🐦🐱

Join us Tuesday, May 19th from 7–8:30 p.m. in Artisan Alley for great music, good company, and what we hope will remain a peaceful bird-cat coexistence.

Looking forward to seeing everyone! 🍷 🍻

05/09/2026

“Has your abuser told you to delete messages, photos, or any other documentation of their actions? They may claim erasing these things will protect you. Do not believe them. The only reason someone urges you to destroy evidence is to protect themselves.”

Victims of s*xual abuse often believe all they have is their word against the word of their abuser. This is rarely the case, as there are often witnesses to corroborate the victims story and documentation of the abuser’s behavior. Victims are often pressured to delete evidence like messages and ph...

05/06/2026

All too often, abuse survivors tend to look through “rose-colored glasses” and overlook red flags when a Christian institution expresses interest in conducting an “independent investigation.”

“You have, understandably, a trust in this institution, because you think because they’re Christian, that they’re going to do the right thing,” Tchividjian said. “And you need to at least take a step back and think about the possibility that maybe they’re not doing the right thing. Maybe they’re more concerned about themselves than you. And maybe they’re utilizing this trust and this hope that you have in the institution to protect themselves and to discourage you from taking further action.”

A Wheaton College alumnus shares his story of repeated abuse by administrator Dennis Massaro and says the school’s secrecy enabled further harm and lasting trauma.