Month: March 2022
Boston, MA – Eric Robert Johnson Indicted for Possession of Child Pornography
Boston, MA (March 31, 2022) – The United States Department of Justice announced that 49-year-old Eric Robert Johnson had been indicted for one count of possession of child pornography. According to reports, Johnson was previously convicted of aggravated felonious...
What is Child Sexual Abuse?
Instances of child sexual abuse continue to take place across the state of Massachusetts at an alarming rate. These incidents are incredibly tragic and can have long-lasting and adverse impacts on the mental and emotional health and well-being of children throughout...
Boston, MA – Arrest Made after Police Officer Accused of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Images
Boston, MA (March 24, 2022) – A police officer in Norwood has been arrested following the discovery of several child sexual abuse photos that were in his possession. According to reports, Officer Joe Martinez was accused of recording and possessing images of child...
Boston, MA – Woman Comes Forward with Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Roman Catholic Priest
Boston, MA (March 22, 2022) – A woman has reached a settlement agreement with the Archdiocese of Boston after coming forward with accusations of sexual abuse against a Roman Catholic Priest that taught at her high school in Massachusetts. According to reports, a woman...
Salem, MA – Gilberto Candelario & Heroildo Candelario Sentenced for Several Sex Crimes against Children
Salem, MA (March 17, 2022) – Two Massachusetts brothers were sentenced in Salem Superior Court for a total of 41 charges including rape and other sexual acts. Reports show that between 2009 and 2016, 49-year-old Gilberto Candelario and 47-year-old Heroildo Candelario...
Boston, MA – Mark McCray Sentences for Sexually Abusing Girl in Mattapan
Boston, MA (March 15, 2022) – A man who was convicted of repeatedly sexually abusing a young child has been sentenced to up to six years in prison on Monday, March 7, 2022. According to reports, 58-year-old Mark McCray was indicted in 2019 after a victim came forward...
Danvers, MA – Mark Ternullo Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Danvers, MA (March 10, 2022) – One man was taken into police custody following a disturbing discovery inside his Danvers home. According to reports, a workman was hired by the landlord to repair water damage in the apartment at 4 Butler Avenue, which was occupied by...
Effects of Sexual Harassment in Everyday Life
Sexual harassment is a category of harassment that can involve the use of both explicit and implicit sexual overtones. This type of harassment is a collection of physical and verbal sexual attention that is both unwelcome and unwanted. Although workplace sexual...
When Sexual Abuse Happens To An Adult
Although sexual abuse is more common against children, any person can become a victim. Any unwanted sexual activity from one person against other that uses force, threats, or taking advantage of another person can be considered sexual abuse. In Massachusetts, as well...