Worship Pastor David A. Rodgers | Child Sex Abuse Investigation
February 2020, 2026 Update: Kentucky State Police announced the death of David Rodgers. His body was found on the morning of Thursday, February 19, 2026. “According to a statement from the Daviess County Sheriff’s Office, preliminary investigation indicates that the death is the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.” (Owensboro Times) Arrest and Allegations Former […]
2026 Is Shaping Up to Be a Major Year for SOL Reform
Across the country, state legislatures are once again debating one of the most consequential issues for survivors of sexual abuse: statute of limitations reform. And 2026 may become a defining year. For decades, outdated statutes of limitations have shielded powerful institutions churches, schools, youth organizations, corporations, and government agencies from accountability. These laws have not […]
Plato Academy Pinellas Park Coach & Teacher Brett Caskey Charged With Lewd Conduct
Key Takeaways Authorities in Pinellas Park, Florida, arrested Brett Caskey, 41, a teacher and coach at Plato Academy Pinellas Park in Florida, on February 3, 2026, following an investigation into alleged inappropriate conduct. Detectives began investigating in December 2025 after receiving reports involving students. School officials said that Caskey was placed on leave after administrators […]
Vicarious Trauma for Parents
What Happens When You Discover Your Child Has Been Exploited Exploitation and trafficking cases have dominated the headlines and have been the subject of many of our blogs. Discovering that your child has been sexually exploited is one of the most devastating moments a parent can experience. The shock is immediate. The grief is overwhelming. […]
Virginia’s Law Sex Trafficking Bill
On February 10, 2026, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer introduced Virginia’s Law, a federal sex trafficking bill named in honor of survivor and advocate Virginia Giuffre. The bill aims to eliminate statute of limitations barriers for survivors of human trafficking and sexual exploitation including survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein. This legislation represents more than a policy […]
Mormon Church Sexual Abuse
ANDREOZZI + FOOTE MORMON CHURCH SEXUAL ABUSE Sexual abuse has been a pervasive issue within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon Church. Coming forward after experiencing sexual abuse within a trusted religious institution takes extraordinary courage. Survivors and their families should know that legal options exist through civil […]
National School Counseling Week
February celebrates National School Counseling Week and allows us to recognize the vital role school counselors play in supporting students’ mental health, academic success, and personal safety. But it also demands an honest conversation. Because when children disclose sexual abuse, grooming, or exploitation, school counselors often become the first adult entrusted with that truth. What […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a critical opportunity to talk about something we do not discuss nearly enough: the connection between childhood sexual abuse, grooming, and later dating violence. For many survivors, dating violence does not appear out of nowhere. It grows out of early violations of trust, power, and boundaries often ignored or mishandled […]
Teacher Brett Smith, aka Brett Zagorac: A History of Child Abuse
Public records show that Brett Zagorac, now Brett Smith, has faced multiple arrests and convictions involving children since 2002, raising serious questions about how he continued to teach and tutor children until January 2026. A Pattern Spanning More Than 20 Years This is not a story about one missed red flag, but a documented pattern […]
What’s in the Epstein Files and Why the Release Matters
The U.S. Department of Justice released a massive tranche of documents related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. This release comprises more than 3 million pages, thousands of images, and hundreds of videos from federal investigations into his criminal network. This release was mandated by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a federal law passed unanimously. The […]