Forester Haynie Attorney Matthew Haynie has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Bay Area man who was raped by a priest as a teenager. Steven Chavez, now 58, was an altar boy in St.…
Legal Options for Survivors of Sexual Assault
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, legal recourse is available to you. The attorneys at Forester Haynie can walk you through the process, from intake to resolution. Survivors of sexual assault can press…
The Catholic Diocese Sexual Assault Crisis Continues
Last week, a former Dallas priest was arrested after being accused of molesting several children in the 1980s. Richard Brown, among the 31 priests on the “credibly accused” list the Dallas Catholic Diocese released in…
A Look Into The Boy Scouts Of America
Ironically enough, the institution that vowed to teach young boys good manners, outdoor survival skills, and a sense of right wrong is now facing an alarmingly high number of sex abuse allegations. The Boy Scouts…
Camp Napowan Counselor Charged Sexual Assault
Former scout camp counselor, Coleman Leonard, was sentenced to 21 months in jail for 4th-degree sexual assault and child enticement. Leonard was found guilty of assaulting 14 and 15-year-old camp workers over two summers at…