Congress Passes the Take It Down Act
Congress has officially passed the Take It Down Act, an extraordinary step forward for survivor rights and digital accountability. This bipartisan bill aims to crack down on online platforms that knowingly host or fail to remove child sexual abuse material (CSAM). It includes increasingly dangerous AI-generated content. As a survivor and advocate, I cannot overstate […]
PA Files First AI-Generated Child Exploitation Case
In an era where technology evolves at lightning speed, so do the methods of those seeking to exploit it for nefarious purposes. The recent case in York County, Pennsylvania, Luke A. Teipel, 22, of Dallastown, is charged with 33 felony counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, including the artificially generated images, and one […]
Sexual Abuse in San Diego Juvenile Detention Facilities
ANDREOZZI + FOOTE Sexual Abuse In San Diego Juvenile Detention Facilities – How Survivors Can Seek Justice No one should suffer abuse, especially not while in the custody of institutions entrusted with their care. Survivors of sexual abuse in San Diego’s juvenile detention facilities deserve to be heard, supported, and empowered to pursue justice. If […]
Former Florida Tech Jeffrey Doresca Faces Sexual Assault Charges
Image courtesy of Broward Sheriff’s Office Arrest and Allegations Jeffrey Doresca, a former psychiatric hospital technician at Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center in Oakland Park, Florida, faces charges of six counts of sexual battery of a vulnerable patient under his care. Details of the Incident The Broward Sheriff’s Office reports that Doresca, 34, was arrested […]
Death of Virginia Giuffre-Why Survivors Need Lifesaving Support
The world lost Virginia Giuffre this week — a fierce survivor, advocate, and one of the most public voices against the horrors of institutional sexual abuse. Her work in Survivor Support organizations was invaluable.At just 41 years old, Virginia died by suicide. Her death is heartbreaking.It is devastating.And it should be a wake-up call. Because […]
DOJ Cuts Grants Then Restores
Survivors and Advocates Left Reeling Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice sent shockwaves through the survivor community when it canceled hundreds of grants meant to fund vital crime victim services, sexual assault crisis hotlines, and advocacy programs across the country. Now, after fierce public outcry, the DOJ has reversed its decision and announced that some of the canceled […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Administrator Confesses to Abuse
Confessions of child sexual abuse by a Jehovah’s Witnesses administrator. Yet instead of accountability, silence was reportedly demanded. A lawsuit filed in New Orleans has brought these allegations into the public eye — giving survivors across the country a chilling reminder of how institutions have historically failed to protect the vulnerable. According to reports, the […]
Here We Grow’s Christopher Titus Charged With Child Sex Abuse
Image courtesy of St. Louis County Police department Christopher Titus, a former employee of seven years at Here We Grow day care in Webster Groves, Missouri, has been indicted on multiple felony charges of child sexual abuse. Disturbing details have emerged, showing that the daycare ignored significant warning signs, enabling abuse. Charges and Accusations Christopher […]
Gary “Tom” Keesee Jr. Indicted on 27 Counts of Sexual Abuse
Image courtesy of Licking County Sheriff’s Office Gary Thomas, “Tom” Keesee Jr., son of Faith Life Church founders Gary and Drenda Keesee, has been indicted on 27 felony counts, including 11 counts of rape, 11 counts of gross sexual imposition, and five counts of unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. The charges stem from alleged […]
Michael Lesko, Former Social Worker, Sentenced for Sexual Abuse
Image courtesy of Butler County Sheriff’s Office Michael Lesko, a former social worker from West Chester Township, Ohio, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to six counts of rape and one count of gross sexual imposition. His actions spanned over 15 years, beginning in 2008. Lesko’s Abuse of Vulnerable Children […]
