Category Archives: Sexual Abuse
An Overview of Compensation You Can Seek in a Civil Sexual Assault Claim in Florida
Through a civil sexual assault claim in Florida, victims can seek damages for the harm (physical and emotional) that they endured. At Pike & Lustig, LLP, we are strong, experienced advocates for victims and their families. In this article, our West Palm Beach civil sexual assault lawyer discusses the different types of compensation that… Read More »
Child Sexual Abuse Victim in Florida Will Be Allowed to Re-File Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Municipality
According to a report from Click Orlando, a court in Florida will allow a child sexual abuse victim to re-file a civil lawsuit against a local government in the Central part of the state. A Brevard County woman alleges that was abused, in large part, because of the negligence of authorities more than three… Read More »
New Civil Lawsuit Filed in Notorious Miami Priest Sexual Abuse Case
On October 2nd, 2025, the Miami Herald reported that a new civil lawsuit has been filed in a case involving one of Miami’s most notorious sexual abuse scandals. The case involves Father Neil Doherty, a serial sexual abuser in Miami for more than three decades. Here, our Miami sexual assault and battery lawyer provides… Read More »
Former At-Large Senator Fighting Evidence in Sexual Battery Case in Court in Florida
According to reporting from WTJX News, a former senator is fighting key evidence in a sexual battery case. Former At-Large Senator Steven Payne Sr is facing a sexual battery charge for mistreatment of a former employee. Notably, Mr. Payne Sr is facing complaints from three women, including one who is a minor. In this… Read More »
Can a School in Florida Be Held Civilly Liable for Hiring a Sexual Predator?
We trust our children to their schools. All schools have a legal (and moral) responsibility to ensure that teachers, support staff, and other employees are safe. A school should never hire a sexual predator under any circumstances. If an act of abuse or misconduct happens, the school can be sued civilly by the victim(s)…. Read More »
Church Camp Volunteer in North Florida Faces New Molestation Charge
According to a report from WUSF NPR, a church camp volunteer in Gainesville, Florida is facing another molestation charge. Gabriel Hemenez, a former member of the Gainesville based Ignite Life Center and volunteer at its summer camp who is currently serving time in prison, has been charged with three new felony counts of lewd… Read More »
Civil Sexual Assault Case Against Conor McGregor Set to Move Forward in Florida
According to a report from The Independent, the civil sexual assault lawsuit against MMA superstar Conor McGregor will move forward in Florida. The lawsuit is related to a 2023 incident that allegedly happened during an NBA finals game in Miami. Here, our West Palm Beach sexual assault and battery lawyer discusses the key things… Read More »
Miami Herald: Florida Basketball College Begged Teen Not to Tell Parents About Sexual Abuse
According to a report from the Miami Herald, a basketball coach from Florida reportedly begged a teenager not to tell their parents about sexual abuse. Roosevelt Overstreet III was recently convicted of several felony child sex offenses in Florida. He was sentenced to serve 15 years in state prison. At Pike & Lustig, LLP,… Read More »
Jacksonville Police Believe that Have Caught Serial Rapist After Two Decades
According to a report from The Florida Times-Union, the Jacksonville Police Department believes that it has finally caught a serial rapist after more than 25 years. Jason Leonard Blount, a 52-year-old man, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of sexual battery. DNA evidence was key in the arrest. Mr. Blount is being held… Read More »
Florida Youth Pastor Faces Decades of Sexual Abuse Allegations
According to a report from WFTV, a former youth pastor from Osceola County, Florida is now facing several decades worth of sexual abuse allegations. Daniel Ryan Lamppin, 40 years-of-age, is accused of sexually exploiting children in the state’s foster care system. He has been arrested and is facing more than two dozen felony charges…. Read More »