20-year old Adam Erkan has been charged by Chicago police after attacking Jewish students on DePaul University campus last November—Grant & Eisenhofer attorneys represent the students who were injured in Erkan’s act of antisemitism.
College students Michael Kaminsky and Max Long spoke...
Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Calvert Hall College High School Come a Week After Amendments Made to the Maryland Child Victims Act
After decades of alleged sexual abuse, multiple survivors are coming forward with claims against clergy and staff at the Calvert Hall College High School while lawyers urge Gov. Wes Moore to re-evaluate amendments proposed to the Maryland Child Victims Act.
On Monday, April 14, 2025, a press...
Ex-Partner’s Lawsuit Will Move Forward Under New York Law Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Claims
After alleged sexual harassment and retaliatory firing, former Thompson Hine partner filed a lawsuit against the firm. The firm tried force arbitration to resolve the matter, but the plaintiff’s claims stand, and are moving forward, under a New York law ending forced arbitration of sexual...
Gender Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Former Harvard Women’s Hockey Coach Should Proceed, Judge Recommends
Katey Stone, a former ice hockey coach for The Harvard Crimson’s women’s team, filed sex discrimination claims against the University in July 2024; magistrate judge recently recommended that the court allow most of her claims to proceed.
Despite Harvard University’s attempts to dismiss...
Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Former Indiana University Basketball Team Doctor Grows As Another Ex-Player Comes Forward
The class-action lawsuit has been joined by a fourth former player; lawsuit alleges that the university knew Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. had been accused of giving players unnecessary medical exams 45 years ago
Four former Indiana University basketball players have now accused team doctor...
Massachusetts Doctor Indicted on Two Counts of Rape, Accused of Sexually Assaulting Over 200 Patients
Former rheumatologist—who specialized in joint, muscle, and bone conditions—allegedly performed unnecessary pelvic, breast, and rectal exams; sexually assaulting hundreds of women, and several men, over the course of his career.
More than 200 women have spoken out against Dr. Derrick Todd, a...
Seton Hall University President Reportedly Knew of, but Failed to Report, Sexual Abuse Allegations on Campus, Implicated in Scandal Surrounding Defrocked Cardinal
According to an investigation reported by POLITICO, Seaton Hall University President Monsignor Joseph Reilly knew about but failed to report sex abuse allegations on campus. He stepped down from his role as the school’s Rector and Dean in 2022, but has since been restored to serve as...
New Orleans Clergyman Admits Guilt to Rape and Kidnapping Charges Ahead of Criminal Trial
A retired New Orleans priest admitted to kidnapping and raping a 16 year old in 1975.
On the eve of a criminal trial against retired New Orleans priest Lawrence Hecker, the 93-year old clergyman pleaded guilty to child rape and kidnapping charges filed against him. Much like Reverend Gilbert...
Investigation Uncovers Decades of Ignored Child Sexual Abuse in Tucson Church
Allegations of sexual abuse at Golden Dawn Tabernacle in Tucson went ignored or swept aside for decades, according to an investigation into the apparent culture of silence at the Arizona church.
An investigation led by Lee Enterprises Public Service Journalism Team and Arizona Daily Star has...
New Record Sexual Abuse Settlement Reached With Archdiocese of Los Angeles
In the largest clergy sexual abuse settlement involving the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million.
After months of negotiations, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles (AOLA) agreed to pay $880 million to approximately 1,300 survivors of sexual abuse by priests...
Texas Pastor Accused of Sexual Abuse Resigns
Robert Morris, senior pastor and founder of Gateway Church near Dallas, TX resigns amid accusations of sexual abuse in the 1980s.
In June 2024, a 62-year old Texas pastor of Gateway Church resigned after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against him. The allegations were revealed on a...
Wisconsin Prison Warden and Several Other Staff Members Criminally Charged After Two Inmates Died
Deaths of two inmates at a Wisconsin Prison leads to charges filed against the warden and either other staff members. The charges include felony misconduct in connection with the death of a mentally ill inmate who died due to malnutrition and dehydration.
Two recent inmate deaths at Waupun...