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Seminole High School teacher accused of child sexual abuse of 15-year old girl. Allegations surround teacher having sex with student 11 times in his classroom. Orlando child sexual abuse attorney Kim Cullen has handled negligent supervision claims arising out of child sex abuse cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Jerry Nickelson, an Orlando church worker who was being arrested by the FBI on child pornography charges, revealed that he is a diagnosed pedophile who sexually abused at least seven boys over the last 20 years. Orlando child sexual abuse attorney Kim Cullen helps children and their families following sexual abuse. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Michael Winborn arrested in Lakeland for lewd molestation of minor girls under age of 12. Winborn met the girls through his contacts with Church of Christ in Lakeland, Polk County. Winborn touched the girls under their clothes. Orlando attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling child sexual abuse cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 for more information.
The Orlando Catholic Diocese settled a civil lawsuit involving a priest who plead guilty to attacking and battering a female parishioner in Lakeland. The Orlando Diocese apparently did not know that there were concerns about Father Walter Fisher at his prior placement in New Jersey. Attorney Kim Cullen handles cases involving negligent background checks and negligent supervision in sexual assault cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Sexual abuse cases continue to be a problem across Central Florida. These cases normally involve negligent supervision or an inadequate background check at a church daycare, school, or mentoring setting. Attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling these important claims. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Green Isle Ranch, a children's home in Lake County, Florida, has finally been shut down by its parent organization, Bridges of America. Allegations of sexual abuse and negligent supervision stemming from incidents last year involving six children, were apparently too much for the facility to weather. Attorney Kim Cullen is available to answer your questions about child sexual abuse cases. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
An Osceola County high school teacher sexually abused a 16-year old student at the school where she was a teachers aide. It is too early to know if the school performed any kind of background check, or was negligent in supervising the offending teacher, particularly since there are allegations that the teacher had a previous sexual relationship at an Osceola County school. Attorney Kim Cullen has experience handling cases of sexual abuse in a school setting. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.
Sexual abuse cases against children often feature defendants that immediately engage in denial or cover-up. The Tangelo Park YMCA deserves credit for admitting responsibility for the sexual abuse of a 7-year old by a 13-year old volunteer. The Law Offices of Kim Cullen has experience handling sexual abuse cases involving minors.