How Much Did Polk County Church And School Do To Reveal Child Sex Abusers?

Three arrests were made this week by Polk County deputies in cases of unrelated child sexual abuse cases. The accused are two teachers and a youth minister.

Did Apartment Complex Do ANY Background Check Before Sexual Abuse By Worker?

An 18-year old man with suspected mental problems was arrested and accused of sexually assaulting several children in an apartment complex after-school program.

"Dangerous" Dog That Bit 3-Year Old Might Not Be Covered By Insurance

The owners of a German Shephard that bit a three-year old girl in the face might be legally liable for her injuries, but may not be covered by insurance.

Did Jet Ski Owners Negligently Entrust Watercraft To Untrained Child Operators?

The tragic death of a 14-year-old in a jet ski accident seemingly could have been avoided if someone had made sure that the operators had been properly trained.

Huge Child Sex Abuse Judgment: Symbolic or Collectible?

A huge verdict in South Carolina in a child sexual abuse case raises questions about whether the sexually abused plaintiff will ever collect the damages award.

How Much Did Church Know About Sunday School Child Sex Abusers?

A Sunday School teacher at Eastland Baptist Church of Orlando was recently arrested in an Orange County child sexual abuse crack down. What background check?

Did Sexually Abusive Hospital Nurse Receive Background Check Before Hire?

An Osceola hospital nurse has been accused of sexually abusing two emergency room patients. How much supervision or background checking did the hospital do?

Volusia Deserves Kudos For Addressing Student Pedestrian Accident Problem

After nine children were injured going to or from school this year, Volusia County deserves credit for a new program aimed at reducing problem.

What Can I Do If A Daycare Worker Drops and Injures My Baby

Daycare workers are often faced caring for more babies than they can handle. Sometimes daycare workers try to hold more than one child and drop a child.

5 Great Pool Safety Tips To Help Avoid Children From Drowning

Florida families who want to protect their children from drowning can follow several easy safety tips to keep their kids safe.

More Questions Surround Lake Mary High Security Guard Busted For Child Sex

The arrest of a Lake Mary High School security guard on child sexual abuse charges raises questions about what school administrators knew or should have known.

Cover Up Of Child Sexual Abuse By Sanford Mission Almost Worse Than Abuse Itself

New Tribes Mission's cover up of child sex abuse in the Philippines has exposed the mission to lawsuit in Seminole County, Florida. Call 407-254-4901 with Q's.

Orlando Apartment Complex Might Avoid Responsibility For Maintenance Man Accused of Rape

Orlando apt. complex where maintenance man raped resident might escape responsibility for negligent hiring. Call Orlando attorney Kim Cullen at 407-254-4901.

Seminole County Schools Play It Smart With Bus Driver Accused Of Child Abuse

Seminole County Schools bus driver accused of child abuse on her own child. Seminole County Schools does the smart thing by taking her out of bus circulation, as the move makes claims for negligent retention or negligent supervision less viable. Call Orlando accident attorney Kim Cullen with your questions at 407-254-4901.

Who Was Watching During Child Sexual Assault In Church?

Two Jacksonville men are accused of serious acts of child sexual abuse, sexual battery, and lewd and lascivious conduct. The acts of child sexual abuse all allegedly occurred at the Greater Refuge Temple in Jacksonville. Florida child sexual abuse attorney Kim Cullen helps the families of children who have been victimized by sexual abuse. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 with your questions.

Employee Using Hearse For Child Sexual Abuse Puts Funeral Home At Risk

Daytona Beach funeral worker and pastor uses hearse to transport and sexually molest 13 and 15-year old girls. Orlando sexual abuse attorney Kim Michael Cullen helps children and families who have been devastated by sexual abuse. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Who Was Supervising Teacher While He Was Having Sex In Classroom?

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.

Self-Confessed Pedophile Church Worker Admits To Sexual Contact With Boys

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.

Florida Eliminates Statute of Limitations On Child Sex Abuse Cases

Charlie Crist signed into a law a measure passed by the Florida Legislature that eliminates the statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases. Beginning July 1, 2010, pedophiles who abuse children can be held accountable at any time in the future for what they have done. Orlando child sexual abuse attorney Kim Cullen helps kids and their families who have been molested or abused. Call Kim at 407-254-4901.

Sanford Child Molester Case Show Why Child Sex Abuse Cases Are So Tough

A Sanford man will serve a three-year sentence in response to allegations that he raped and molested a nine-year old girl. The Seminole County State Attorney believed the girl, but claimed that there was no corroborating evidence. The accused will not be designated a sex offender. Orlando child sex abuse attorney Kim Cullen handles damages claims arising out of the molestation of children. Call Kim at 407-254-4901 with questions.

Lakeland Church Youth Worker Charged With Sexual Abuse

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.

Former Palm Bay Scout Leader Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

Local media outlets are reporting today that Adam Brigham, a former Palm Bay Boy Scout troop leader, was arrested on federal child pornography charges.  If convicted, Mr. Brigham faces 120 years in prison.

Apparently, law enforcement attention became focused on Mr. Brigham late last year when a New Hampshire police officer posing as a 14-year old boy on the Internet received requests from Mr. Brigham on MySpace for sexually explicit photographs.  Apparently, Mr. Brigham made several requests from different boys -- all, in reality, police officers.

New Hampshire authorities eventually began working in cooperation with local Florida law enforcement.  A search warrant was executed upon Mr. Brigham's residence early this year, but the results of that search were not reported by local media.  Apparently, the Brevard scouting organization cut ties with Mr. Brigham after the search warrant was executed.  A Brevard County sheriff's deputy involved in the investigation indicated that Mr. Brigham had a history of being involved in activities across Brevard County where teenagers would be involved like sporting events and road races.

 I would be very, very surprised if Mr. Brigham's activities with teens were limited to requesting photographs on the Internet.  His profile -- and especially his involvement in youth organizations and activities when he had no children of his own involved -- is unfortunately consistent with almost every child sexual abuse case we've handled.  Here is one example of a case we handled, and a child we were able to help get the counseling and follow-up care she needed after the abuse.  More information is here.  I would estimate that interviews with the parents and children involved in Mr. Brigham's scouting group would yield more incriminating information.  It will be interesting to see how this case develops.

Orlando Catholic Dioceses Settles Stalking Priest Lawsuit

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 Predators Continue to Strike Across Central Florida

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.

Sexual Abuse Allegations Lead to Shut Down of Green Isle Ranch

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.