By Chelsea Crawford
Eight survivors of kid sexual abuse with claims towards the Archdiocese of Baltimore introduced influence statements to the Chapter Courtroom in Baltimore on Might 20, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The listening to was open to the general public.
Attorneys representing the clergy abuse survivors, together with these from Brown, Goldstein & Levy, advocated for permitting survivors to share their tales in court docket and have their voices heard. BGL consumer, Victoria Jewell, was one in all eight survivors who shared tales of their abuse.
The listening to follows an April 11, 2024 listening to, the place BGL consumer Thomas Carney described the results of his abuse to the Courtroom. BGL consumer, Paul Jan Zdunek, leads the Collectors’ Committee, a bunch of survivors representing the pursuits of all survivors with claims of kid intercourse abuse towards monks and clergy related to the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
As a reminder, clergy sexual abuse survivors have till Might 31, 2024 to file a declare within the chapter case.
Navigating the claims course of and recounting the trauma of sexual abuse could be tough and overwhelming, however the attorneys at Brown, Goldstein & Levy are right here to assist. We have now huge expertise litigating tough sexual assault circumstances and have received million-dollar and multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in favor of survivors. We’re at the moment representing scores of survivors with claims towards the Archdiocese of Baltimore (together with shoppers who signed releases with the Archdiocese prior to now), the Archdiocese of Washington, the Maryland Division of Juvenile Providers, quite a few personal and public faculties, and different establishments.
In case you imagine you’ve a declare of sexual abuse towards the Archdiocese of Baltimore, or every other particular person or entity, don’t hesitate to contact us for a confidential session.
About BGL:
Based in 1982, Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a legislation agency primarily based in Baltimore, Maryland, with an workplace in Washington, D.C. The agency is nationally acknowledged in all kinds of follow areas, together with complicated civil and business litigation, civil rights, well being care, household legislation, and felony protection. Above all else, Brown, Goldstein & Levy is a client-centered legislation agency that brings many years of expertise and passionate, efficient advocacy to your combat for justice.
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