Honoring Women’s History Month by Confronting Sexual Violence
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, resilience, and leadership of women throughout history. But it is also an important moment to reflect on the challenges that women and girls continue to face, including the persistent and devastating reality of sexual violence. This year’s theme, Leading the Change, honors the bravery and commitment […]
The Diocese of El Paso Bankruptcy Filing
Earlier this month, the Catholic Diocese of El Paso filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after facing multiple civil lawsuits alleging clergy sexual abuse. The lawsuits involve 18 claimants across 12 cases alleging abuse of minors between 1956 and 1982 in southern New Mexico. Church officials said the bankruptcy filing was necessary because the potential financial judgments from these cases could […]
Sexual Misconduct, Trafficking, and Abuse in Massage Therapy and Parlors
Sexual misconduct by massage therapists and human trafficking in massage parlors are far more common than many people realize. Yet both issues often go unreported and unregulated. A January 19, 2026 investigation by Investigate TV+ highlights how victims of sexual abuse at the hands of massage therapists rarely report what happened. Often, they do not report […]
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 […]
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, […]
Minnesota Survivor Pushes for Stronger Grooming Laws and What Parents Need to Know to Protect Their Kids
In Minnesota, survivor Hannah LoPresto* is doing what every system should: shining a light on the gaps that allow predators to keep teaching. After coming forward about being groomed and sexually assaulted by her band director, LoPresto learned that because there was no criminal conviction he still held a valid teaching license. Now, she’s urging lawmakers to […]
Maryland Audit Reveals Foster Children Placed with Sex Offenders
We Must Do Better I wish I could say I was shocked by the latest audit of Maryland’s Social Services Administration, but the truth is, as someone who has spent my career fighting for survivors, this is heartbreakingly familiar. The report found that children in state care were placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived […]
Back-to-School Safety Starts at Home
What Every Parent Should Ask and Know As your child heads back into the classroom or to school for the first time, it’s natural to focus on supplies, bus schedules, and after-school activities. But there’s one back-to-school essential that can’t be bought in a store: protection from abuse and misconduct. At Andreozzi + Foote, we’ve […]