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Louisiana Supreme Court Strikes Down Statute Allowing Victims of Child Sex Abuse to Seek Justice Beyond Time Limit

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Lafayette, Louisiana – The Supreme Court of Louisiana has made a landmark ruling, declaring a law that allowed victims of child sex abuse to sue their abusers many years after the crime as unconstitutional. While three justices dissented and provided their reasons, the court’s decision has far-reaching implications. The lawsuit in question, filed in St. Martin Parish, accuses the church of being aware of the sexual abuse perpetrated by the late Reverend Monsignor Kenneth Romain Morvant. The abuse allegedly occurred in the 1970s at a Catholic church and school in St. Martin Parish. Typically, plaintiffs … Read more

Archdiocese of Baltimore Allows Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Share their Stories in April and May Hearings

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Baltimore, Maryland – Survivors of child sexual abuse within the Archdiocese of Baltimore will have the chance to share their experiences in court during upcoming hearings. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle M. Harner has approved a request by the committee representing the survivors to allow victims to speak for two hours during scheduled “status conferences” on April 8 and May 20. Although the statements made during these conferences will not be considered as evidence, they aim to foster engagement and understanding within the ongoing bankruptcy case. Notably, Archbishop William Lori, the leader of America’s oldest diocese, … Read more

Free Speech vs. Child Safety: Texas Enforces Age-Verification Law, Prompting Pornhub to Block Access

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Dallas, Texas – The battle between the adult entertainment industry, child safety advocates, and free speech rights has intensified across the United States. More than seven states, including Texas, have recently passed legislation requiring age verification to access adult websites like Pornhub. Critics argue that these laws not only affect minors but also infringe on the rights of adults. Consequently, Pornhub has made the controversial decision to block access to its website in Texas in order to avoid substantial fines and penalties. The laws in Texas and other states serve as a clash point between … Read more

Damning Lawsuit Filed Against Louisville Archdiocese in Wake of Catholic School Teacher’s Child Pornography Charges

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. – A Louisville Catholic grade school teacher, Jordan Fautz, has been arrested and charged with using students’ pictures to create child pornography. Following his arrest, a lawsuit has been filed against the archdiocese, alleging that signs of Fautz’s inappropriate behavior were possibly ignored by the school and Archdiocese. Fautz, who taught seventh and eighth-grade religion at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic School, is accused of using students’ photos to create and distribute child pornography between March 2022 and February 2024. The lawsuit, filed by 11 parents and students on March 7, claims that Fautz’s … Read more