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, […]
Justice Advances in Cumberland County: 13 Men Arrested in Human-Trafficking Sting
In our work every day at Andreozzi + Foote, we stand with survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The recent operation in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, is a reminder that the demand side of sexual exploitation is integrally connected to the suffering of victims behind the scenes. On November 12, 2025, the Cumberland County Human […]
Honoring Survivors This Thanksgiving: Our Deepest Gratitude to Those Who Speak Up, Stand Up, and Seek Justice
This Thanksgiving, We Honor You As we gather with our families and pause to reflect on gratitude, our hearts turn first to the survivors, every child, teen, and adult who has found the strength to speak their truth. At Andreozzi + Foote, we want to say this clearly and publicly: We are profoundly grateful for your.Courage.Voice.Trust.For your […]
Why Parental Approval Rules in Mental-Health Emergencies Threaten Child Sexual-Abuse Survivors
In Ohio, a recently proposed bill, House Bill 172 (sponsored by Johnathan Newman, R-Troy), would require parental approval for minors seeking temporary or emergency mental-health services. According to the news article from News 5 Cleveland, the legislation would repeal the current law that allows teens age 14 and older to access certain crisis counselling without […]
15-Year-Olds Are Children: The Law, the Epstein Files, and the Lie of “Barely Legal”
When the latest Jeffrey Epstein documents dropped and conservative commentator Megyn Kelly suggested Epstein might not be a “pedophile” because he “liked 15-year-old girls,” a lot of us felt physically sick. Survivors, former child actors, and teens flooded social media with photos of themselves at 15 under the hashtag #IWasFifteen, reminding the world: we were children. At […]
Erin Merryn’s Legacy of Change: Wisconsin Passes “Erin’s Law” and Survivors’ Voices Take Center Stage
A Survivor’s Journey to Legislation Erin Merryn is not just a name on a bill she is a living testament to transformation and advocacy. As a childhood sexual-abuse survivor, Erin turned her pain into purposeful action. She founded the initiative known as Erin’s Law, which mandates that schools teach students age-appropriate sexual abuse prevention education. Over […]