Greggy’s Cult” Targeted Children as Young as 11
When federal prosecutors revealed the horrific details of “Greggy’s Cult” an online sextortion ring that targeted children as young as 11, coerced them into creating sexual abuse material, and in some cases encouraged them to commit suicide it sent a shockwave through every parent’s heart. And it should. This case is one of the clearest and […]
New Year, Same Healing: Why Survivors Don’t Need Resolutions to Be Worthy
Every year, as the clock ticks toward midnight on New Year’s Eve, the pressure begins to build. New… Year.Goals.Habits.New you. For many people, New Year’s resolutions are framed as hopeful, motivating, even exciting. But for survivors of trauma especially survivors of childhood sexual abuse, sexual assault, or long-term harm this season can feel heavy, unrealistic, […]
Hotels, Hospitality and the Responsibility to Prevent Human Trafficking
When we talk about justice for survivors, we must recognize that human trafficking doesn’t happen somewhere else it happens in plain sight. And the hospitality industry is one of the frontline venues where this crime is enabled, overlooked, or disrupted. And if you think it’s not happening in hotels in your town, think again. In […]
Andreozzi + Foote Files Lawsuit Against Multiple Hotels for Knowingly Enabling Sex Trafficking
Self-Care for Professionals Working on Trauma and Abuse Cases: Why It Matters and How We Practice It at Andreozzi + Foote
Working on cases involving child sexual abuse, human trafficking, institutional betrayal, and violent exploitation is some of the most emotionally demanding work any professional can undertake. At Andreozzi + Foote, our team of survivor-centered attorneys, investigators, and myself as a national advocate spend every day supporting people who are navigating the most painful experiences of […]
When Survivors’ Names Are Exposed: Why Victim Privacy Must Always Come First
The recent disclosure of unredacted documents tied to the Epstein estate and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has triggered a fresh reckoning in how our justice system treats survivors of sexual assault. Dozens of victims found their names and identifying information exposed in publicly-released records, triggering panic, harassment, intrusion and a potent reminder: survivor privacy […]
Missouri Steps Toward Justice, But Survivors Still Waiting.
Missouri Senator Brad Hudson, re-filed a bill to eliminate the statute of limitations (SOL) for civil lawsuits brought by victims of childhood sexual abuse. Under current Missouri law, a survivor can sue a perpetrator up until age 31. In effect, the statute runs either 10 years after the victim turns 21, or 3 years after discovery. Senator Hudson noted […]
Andreozzi + Foote’s Identity is a Gender-Equitable, Survivor-Centered Law Firm
At Andreozzi + Foote, we know that perception matters especially when we serve survivors who are reclaiming their own narratives. Recently, a review suggested that because our firm is led by two male partners, our practice must somehow lack diversity or gender perspective. We want to address this directly and honestly. Our firm is built […]
How School Policies Under Title IX Could Have Saved a Trans Teen’s Life
A recent decision in Pennsylvania marks a significant moment for our clients’ case and others. A judge found that the mother of a transgender student who died by suicide may present evidence against a school administrator in the civil rights suit stemming from her child’s tragedy. This case reminds us of something crucial: sexual harassment, gender discrimination, […]
Florida Sting Highlights the Widespread Epidemic of Human Trafficking
In our ongoing work at Andreozzi + Foote, we know that human trafficking is never a distant headline; it is a brutal, deeply entrenched assault on human dignity and autonomy. The recent law-enforcement action in Pennsylvania and now Florida underscores how pervasive, how hidden, and how urgent this crisis remains. According to a recent article, […]