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American Founder of Haitian Orphanage Faces Sexual Abuse Charges, Previous Grand Jury Investigation Revealed

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Denver, Colorado – An American founder of a Haitian orphanage, Michael Geilenfeld, has been charged with sexual abuse. According to court documents filed by his attorney, Geilenfeld was previously investigated by a grand jury about a decade ago but was not indicted. The attorney’s filing requested Geilenfeld’s release from custody while the current case proceeds, and the detention hearing has been delayed until Friday. The indictment against Geilenfeld was made on January 18 by a grand jury in Florida. He is accused of traveling from Miami to Haiti with the intent to engage in illicit … Read more

Kurtley Beale’s Trial Begins: Lawyer Urges Jurors to Keep an Open Mind on Sexual Assault Allegations

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SYDNEY, Australia – As Kurtley Beale’s trial begins at the Downing Centre District Court, his lawyer urges jurors to approach the case with an open mind. Beale, an accomplished utility back for the Wallabies and Waratahs, is facing allegations of sexual assault after being charged with one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching without consent. The incident in question allegedly took place at a pub in Bondi’s Beach on December 18, 2022, where the 35-year-old is accused of forcing a 28-year-old woman to engage in oral sex with him … Read more

Ithaca College Student Files Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Abuse and Harassment by Former Dean and College Employees

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ITHACA, N.Y. – An Ithaca College student has recently filed a civil lawsuit against the college and a former associate dean of the Roy H. Park School of Communications. The lawsuit alleges that the student was sexually abused and harassed by four employees, including the former associate dean. The student, who has been identified as John Doe for the purpose of the case, filed the lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act and Title IX in the Supreme Court of the State of New York Tompkins County. According to the complaint, the student was involved in … Read more

Proposed Changes to Australian Law on Sexual Harassment Cases Raise Concerns of Clogged Courts and Unmeritorious Claims, Warns Law Council

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CANBERRA, Australia – The Law Council of Australia has expressed concerns over proposed changes to legislation that would remove cost barriers for applicants in sexual harassment and discrimination cases. The legal body warned that such changes could lead to an influx of “unmeritorious” claims and overload the court system. In its submission to a parliamentary inquiry hearing, the Law Council stated that the bill presented by the Labor Party tilts the balance heavily in favor of accusers and places the financial risk on those being accused. The proposed cost protection amendments, introduced by the federal … Read more