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Boston, MA – Patrick Rose, Sr Sentenced to 13-years for 21 Counts of Child Rape & Sexual Assault
Boston, MA (April 28, 2022) – Former Boston Police Union chief Patrick Rose, Sr, 67, was sentenced to up to 13-years in prison after being found guilty of 21 counts of child rape and sexual assault, according to reports. Investigations show that allegations...

The Growing Problems of Institutional Sexual Abuse
Now, more than ever before, we are hearing about children and even adults being subjected to institutional sexual abuse. Although cases of this type of abuse are being reported more often, it is a form of abuse that has been happening in our state and across the...

What are the Signs of Sexual Abuse in School?
Child sexual abuse is grossly underreported in Massachusetts as well as across the entire United States. Abuse can happen to boys and girls and can range in severity from rape to groping or even slapping. When sexual abuse takes place in school facilities, it usually...

Boston, MA – Ogonna Chukwudaalu Ofoma Arrested for Indecent Assault and Batteries
Boston, MA (April 19, 2022) – A man from the Allentown, Pennsylvania area was taken into custody on Friday evening, April 8, in connection to an indecent assault and batteries incident that occurred on Tuesday, April 5. According to reports from the Boston Police...

Brookline, MA – Larry Chen Arrested for 18 Counts of Statutory Rape of a Child and Other Offenses
Brookline, MA (April 12, 2022) – Larry Chen, a former teacher at the Health School in Brookline, was arraigned Tuesday on 18 counts each of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14, rape of a child with force, and statutory rape of a child. According to...

Sexual Abuse and Sexual Assault: What’s the Difference?
Sexual abuse takes place more often than most people would like to believe. Regrettably, some of the worst offenders are those who people never expect. Although sexual abusers may be held responsible in criminal court, the civil court system is available to help...

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...