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Sexual Abuse & Clergy Abuse

Sex abuse examples and clergy abuse cases documenting inappropriate behavior between a trusted member of the community and surviving victims.

McLaughlin & Lauricella attorneys have represented clients who were sexually abused, molested, or raped by: Coaches, daycare providers, teachers, priests, clergy, ministers or religious leaders and volunteers, nursing home staff or residents, therapists, counselors, physicians, and other professionals.

Jerry Sandusky Trial: Second Day of Trial Recap

The Morning Proceedings During the Second Day of Trial Reporter Charlie Thompson recaps Posted by CHRISTINE BAKER, The Patriot-News on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Thoughts from spectators and commentary by Attorney Slade McLaughlin during the first day of the Jerry Sandusky trial at Centre County Courthouse in Bellefonte, PA. Video by: Christine Baker, The Patriot-News Please [...]

Ex-Philly Priest, Father Edward Avery, Pleads Guilty to Sex-Abuse Charge

A defrocked Philadelphia priest pleaded guilty Thursday to a sex-abuse charge, just days before a landmark priest abuse trial is set to start. Edward Avery, 69, pleaded guilty to involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and conspiracy to endanger the welfare of a child. He was immediately sentenced to 2½ to five years in prison and was ordered [...]

Paul Lauricella Discusses – Bill Conlin Sex Abuse Matter

Paul Lauricella, attorney for the alleged victims of long time Philadelphia sportswriter and Baseball Hall of Fame member, Bill Conlin, discusses the sexual abuse matter. HLN Tv Program: ISSUES with Jane Velez-Mitchell and additional input from Arnie Spanier, CBS Radio Host Paul is a partner with the Philadelphia law firm, McLaughlin & Lauricella, P.C. Paul Lauricella [...]

ML Law Represents Victims Connected with Bill Conlin Sexual Abuse Matter

Slade H. McLaughlin and Paul Lauricella of McLaughlin & Lauricella, P.C. in Philadelphia have been retained to represent three of the victims who have come forward in connection with the Bill Conlin sexual abuse matter. See HLN Interview with Paul Lauricella Kelley Blanchet, Karen Healey, and one other victim (who has asked to remain unidentified) have [...]

Sandusky “Victim #1” Ready To Testify

9News Now & wusa9.com Written by: Bruce Leshan Dec 12, 2011 BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WUSA) -- For the first time Tuesday, the young men who are accusing former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky of abusing them will confront him in a court of law. At a preliminary hearing here near State College the alleged victims will [...]

Sandusky Victim’s Lawyer | Victim 1 in Sandusky Child Sex Abuse Case

The teen-ager identified as Victim 1 in the Jerry Sandusky grand jury report will testify at the accused child molester's preliminary hearing in Bellefonte, Pa., next week, his attorney told the Daily News on Thursday. Philadelphia attorney Slade McLaughlin says his client is "holding up well" despite the fact that he will be questioned in open [...]