Blog: Sexual Abuse

Every year on August 21, National Senior Citizens Day recognizes the contributions older Americans have made to their families, communities, and country. When the observance was first proclaimed in 1988, it also emphasized the importance of ensuring that older adults can continue to live with independence and dignity. One important part of protecting that dignity ...

Survivors of Clergy Abuse Have Legal Rights Victims of clergy abuse—whether as children, teens, or young adults—have the right to pursue justice through the civil court system. Even when church leaders fail to act or attempt to cover up the wrongdoing, survivors may still be entitled to financial compensation for the trauma they have endured. ...

Children should never be bought, sold, or exploited. But every day, minors across the U.S. — including in Florida — are trafficked for sex. Often, these children are failed not only by traffickers, but by the very people and systems meant to protect them.  At GOLDLAW, we fight to hold all parties accountable in cases ...

Tim Somers, a former youth pastor at Elevation Church, has stepped down following serious allegations of misconduct. The allegations, stemming from his time as a staff member at Oaks Church in Red Oak, Texas, over a decade ago, have sparked concerns within the church community and beyond. Though no charges have been filed against Somers, ...

In a case that has garnered significant attention, luxury yacht captain James “Jack” Robert Magruder, 33, pleaded guilty to felony battery on February 20, 2025, avoiding the harsher penalties of a sexual battery conviction. The plea deal, approved by Circuit Judge James Nutt, spared Magruder from becoming a convicted felon or a registered sex offender, ...

OnlyFans, a platform best known for adult content creation, is facing serious allegations after a report revealed that more than two dozen accounts hosted child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to Reuters, an investigator with the Canadian Open-Source Intelligence Centre discovered 26 accounts containing explicit content featuring underage teenage girls. This development raises concerns about ...

Daniel Riggs, the grandson of tennis legend Bobby Riggs, is facing grave allegations of abuse. According to a federal criminal complaint filed in Fort Lauderdale, the 31-year-old South Florida tennis coach is accused of coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in criminal activity and production of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). These allegations ...

A troubling case has recently unfolded in Palm Beach County, centering on James “Jack” Robert Magruder, a 33-year-old luxury yacht employee accused of sexual battery. Magruder’s history of alleged predatory behavior—spanning continents and a variety of high-profile destinations—has brought into sharp focus the need for justice and accountability. The allegations against Magruder underscore the importance ...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the entertainment mogul once celebrated for his career in music, is now embroiled in a legal crisis with serious charges and numerous lawsuits. At the center of these legal challenges are shocking allegations, spanning over three decades, that include sexual assault, sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs denies ...

Music and entertainment Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who faced a litany of sexual assault lawsuits and a federal human trafficking accusation earlier this year has been arrested. According to his attorney, Sean Combs was arrested in New York City Monday night and taken into custody by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). The arrest was made based ...