From our New York Sexual Abuse Lawyers’ Perspective When a longtime New York City Department of Education employee is arrested at JFK Airport with alleged child pornography on his phone—including images of his own students—the public has every right to be alarmed. The recent federal criminal complaint against Alejandro Santos,…
The recent indictment of a Bronx middle school teacher accused of repeatedly raping his 13-year-old student is another tragic reminder of the urgent need to protect children from predators in positions of power and trust. According to the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, William Jones, a 32-year-old seventh-grade math teacher at…
The recent guilty plea of Queens gastroenterologist Dr. Zhi Alan Cheng underscores a chilling breach of medical trust — and a tragic reminder of how vulnerable patients can be to sexual abuse, even in the most trusted settings. As New York doctor sexual abuse attorneys, we represent survivors of physician misconduct…
By the New York Sexual Abuse Lawyers at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf The closure of New York’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA) lookback window in November 2023 brought an end to a powerful but temporary opportunity for adult survivors of sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits,…
Four Winds Hospital provides residential treatment for youth facing mental health challenges. Parents place an immense amount of trust in institutions like this to care for their children, expecting them to provide a safe and supportive environment. Tragically, when that trust is broken through abuse or neglect, the consequences can…
The recent indictment of Michael Jeffries, the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, on charges of running a sex-trafficking operation sends shockwaves through the legal and fashion communities alike. This case involves the exploitation of dozens of aspiring male models, many of whom were lured under the false pretense of…
As New York City grapples with an alarming increase in sexual misconduct complaints within its public school system, the capacity to investigate these claims is severely hampered by budget constraints and staff shortages. The Special Commissioner of Investigation, tasked with overseeing complaints against Education Department employees and contractors, faces unprecedented…
As attorneys dedicated to advocating for victims of school sexual abuse, we are deeply troubled by three recent events that have unfolded in schools across New York City, specifically in Queens and the Bronx. The following incidents demonstrate the urgent need for comprehensive measures to safeguard our children and hold…
As attorneys specializing in doctor sexual abuse cases, the recent conviction of Dr. Darius A. Paduch resonates deeply with the ongoing struggle to protect patients and uphold the sacred trust they place in medical professionals. The case, adjudicated in Manhattan federal court, reveals the chilling abuse of power and the…
As adult sexual abuse attorneys deeply committed to seeking justice for survivors, we find ourselves compelled to address the disturbing revelations unearthed by a recent investigation into Rikers Island. The report, brought to light by Gothamist, exposes a distressing pattern of alleged misconduct and sexual assault within the walls of…
