A shocking lawsuit filed in New Jersey accuses Dr. Richard Cruciani, a pain physician formerly working at New York’s Israel Medical Center, of sexually abusing seven women under his care. The lawsuit looks to hold both the former doctor and the hospitals that employed him accountable for his actions. One of the plaintiffs in the […]
Shocking allegations surrounding established religious institutions in New York City have been taking the religious community by storm following the extension of the Child Victims Act of New York. Unfortunately, child sex abuse scandals by these organizations have long been part of New York City’s history. While you or a loved one may be suffering […]
In a major move for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has now said that church officials can share information Relating to sexual abuse with secular law enforcement authorities. This is one of the largest changes in policy regarding sexual abuse in the church ranks that has ever occurred. At Soloff & Zervanos, P.C., we are […]
The sexual abuse of a minor is a terrible crime against the victim and all of society. Often, the people who commit these kinds of crimes are close to the victim’s family or are people in positions of authority over the victim, like a coach, babysitter or teacher. After a child confides in a loved […]
For many victims of sexual abuse, facing the perpetrator in court can be a scary prospect. And because sexual abuse typically involves layers of shame, embarrassment and fear, victims often find that discussing it in court can also be very difficult. In both criminal and civil sex abuse trials, it is sometimes necessary for victims to take […]
Sexually abusing a student is one of the most reprehensible crimes that anyone associated with an educational institution can commit. Teachers, counselors and other officials are people who children trust. When they abuse this position of power, it can have devastating effects on children. Abuse can lead to problems with intimacy, self-esteem, body image or […]