Childhood sexual abuse survivors file complaints against Calvert Hall

How a Child Abuse Survivor Broke Silence in Santa Barbara

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – At the age of 5 Anthony Rodriguez of Santa Barbara became a victim of child sexual abuse. He says his abuser kept him silent by telling him it was his fault, and that no one would believe him.  From ages 5 to 15, the feeling of being alone and disgust became overwhelming. It lead him to gangs, drugs, and multiple attempts of suicide.  Knowing someone who shared a similar story made Rodriguez realize he’s not alone.  Now h…

Childhood sexual abuse survivors file complaints against Calvert Hall

Lawyers claim the school failed to protect children from "systemic sexual abuse" by priests, brothers and teachers.

Survivors allege ‘decades’ of sexual abuse, cover-up at Calvert Hall

New complaints filed this week allege that over the course of decades, staff at Calvert Hall College High School in Towson “repeatedly ignored credible reports of sexual abuse,” allowed known abusers to have continued access to students and failed to report misconduct to authorities.

Latest lawsuit filed against Calvert Hall alleges decades of sexual abuse by faculty, staff

A new lawsuit filed against Calvert Hall College High School alleges decades of abuse by faculty and staff. The Calvert Lawyers Working Group, a coalition of lawyers representing the victims, held a press conference Monday confirming the new allegations. According to the lawsuit, Calvert Hall repeatedly ignored credible reports of sexual abuse, allowed known abusers continued access to students, and failed to report misconduct to authorities. Su…

SNAP Files Formal Complaints Against Tobin and Six Other US Cardinals as Part of “Conclave Watch”

South Orange, NJ — On Tuesday, April 15 at 11:00am, the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP) will hold a press conference in front of Seton Hall University (outside Ward Place Gate at the intersection of Ward Pl. and Seton Dr.) to deliver a critical announcement concerning the role of the U.S. Catholic cardinals in the next papal conclave.  The event will focus in particular on Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, his central role in …

Lawsuit filed against Calvert Hall College High School alleges child sex abuse

Maryland attorneys on Monday urged Gov. Wes Moore to veto a House bill related to survivors of sexual abuse at institutions. Survivors of alleged sexual abuse from Calvert Hall College High School in Towson were alongside attorneys to call for accountability from the institution and the state. This comes a week after lawmakers amended the Childs Victims Act, which puts a monetary cap on claims filed after June 1. Attorney Rob Jenner spoke during…