Survivor Breaks Silence as Herman Law Unveils Explosive New Evidence of Child Sexual Abuse by Late Priest Father Robert "Bob" Hoeffner
- A 26-year-old survivor, Shawn Teuber, publicly detailed new evidence of sexual abuse by the late Father Robert Hoeffner at a 2025 press conference in Palm Bay, Florida.
- The abuse allegedly happened multiple times between 2012 and 2014 at St. Joseph Catholic School, Church, and Hoeffner’s private residence, amid systemic institutional failures.
- Herman Law, representing Teuber and specializing in sexual abuse cases, emphasized their commitment to justice, accountability, and survivor support throughout civil litigation.
- Teuber revealed that he endured this suffering for a long time before finally deciding to speak out, explaining that his experiences have led to anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and severe mood fluctuations.
- The lawsuit identifies the Diocese of Orlando along with the Church, school, and parish of St. Joseph in Palm Bay as parties accused of negligence and causing emotional harm, emphasizing the importance of preventing further abuse and holding those responsible accountable.
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Survivor Breaks Silence as Herman Law Unveils Explosive New Evidence of Child Sexual Abuse by Late Priest Father Robert "Bob" Hoeffner
ORLANDO, Fla., June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a powerful press conference, a survivor of child sexual abuse courageously shared his story and detailed new evidence against the late Father Robert "Bob" Hoeffner, who served for nearly two decades at…
Timeline: Here’s where things stand in case of late Florida priest accused of sexual abuse
[See also the text of the lawsuit. The original article includes video of previous WKMG reports.] Over a year after a Florida priest was shot and killed in Palm Bay, a law firm has announced a lawsuit against the Diocese of Orlando. A January 2025 report suggests Father Robert “Bob” Hoeffner may have abused the gunman, but plenty of questions remain. Below is a timeline of events: JAN. 28, 2024 Palm Bay police responded to the 400 block of Forgal
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