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Latest News | Archived News 8/19/2008
Anderson & Pearlman Reach $12.6 Million Settlement with Archdiocese
The Archdiocese of Chicago has agreed to pay settlements totaling $12,675,000 to 16 survivors of sexual abuse by priests.
8/19/2008
Cardinal George's Deposition Released to the Public
As part of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s $12.7 million settlement with 16 victims of sexual abuse Cardinal Francis George agreed to make public his deposition.
3/11/2008
Presbyterian Minister Accused of Sexual Abuse Still Active in the Church
According to chicagotribune.com, a Minnesota woman is calling for the removal of an Elmwood Park Presbyterian minister, saying that he sexually abused her as a teenager.
1/18/2008
Investigation Uncovers Over 1,500 Illinois Sex Offenders on MySpace.com
On January 14th MySpace.com, a popular online community among younger people, agreed with Illinois and other states to take more steps in protecting the children that use the site.
1/10/2008
Volleyball Coach Charged with “Inappropriate Touching”
A 47 year old volleyball coach at St. Gerald Catholic School in Oak Lawn, Illinois has recently been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a 12 year old girl at his home.
1/10/2008
Boy Scout Leader With 20 Year History of Sexually Abusing Underage Boys Jailed
A former Boy Scout leader has recently been accused of sexually abusing two Rockford teens.
11/13/2007
Marc Pearlman was featured in a national story about Cardinal George and the McCormick case that aired today on NPR’s Morning Edition
11/6/2007
McGuire Released on Bond, Given Home Confinement
10/29/2007
Marc Pearlman prominently featured in a national NPR story relating to the Donald McGuire/Jesuit cases.
The story, "Papers: Jesuits Were Warned About Abusive Priest," was broadcast on Monday afternoon's "All Things Considered."
10/24/2007
Two More Cases Against McGuire and Jesuits Filed by Pearlman
This marks the fourth lawsuit that attorney Marc Pearlman has filed against the Jesuits involving Father Donald J. McGuire S.J. In addition, Pearlman has filed several other suits against the Jesuits involving priests other than McGuire.
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