The Guardian, Ramon Antonio Vargas: Jehovah’s Witnesses administrator confessed child abuse without substantial consequence, lawsuit says “Barry Davis says Joseph Fitzgerald Hall molested him in the 90s, yet Hall kept working for the church nearly unimpeded.” Hall has since joined a congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mr. Davis is coming forward because he wants to… Read More
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Kristi Schubert Speaking at Unmasking Sexual Abuse Forum 2025
TentMakers of Louisiana supports survivors of clergy sexual abuse. The TentMakers of Louisiana mission: “TentMakers of Louisiana is an organization dedicated to fostering hope, healing, and justice for survivors of clergy sex abuse. Our primary objectives are to bring restoration, joy, and a renewed sense of life to those who have been affected. We provide… Read More
Clergy Abuse Survivors Taken Off Negotiating Committee by Judge in New Orleans Archdiocese Bankruptcy
David Hammer / WWL Louisiana Investigator, Ramon Antonio Vargas / The Guardian: Clergy abuse survivors call for judge’s removal in Archdiocese bankruptcy case. “Clergy abuse survivors who were ousted from a committee trying to negotiate a settlement to resolve the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese’s bankruptcy say they have lost their confidence in the judge presiding… Read More
Frank Lamothe Featured in “Jefferson Parish to Buy Hope Haven” Article
Frank Lamothe was featured in Stephanie Riegel’s TP/NOLA.com article, “Jefferson Parish ready to buy Hope Haven from Catholic Church. What’s next for the campus?” “The Jefferson Parish Council has reached a deal with the Archdiocese of New Orleans to purchase Hope Haven in Marrero, the former orphanage where dozens of children were physically, sexually and… Read More
Kristi Schubert Speaking at Conference
Lamothe Law Firm attorney Kristi Schubert will be speaking at the Trial Lawyers Mass Tort (TLMT) conference. The TLMT Mardi Gras 2025 conference is in New Orleans this week. Ms. Schubert will share insights with fellow legal experts at the Sexual Abuse and Assault Workshop on February 20. Lamothe Law Firm advocates for the rights… Read More
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Wins in Court
Less than a year ago, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled that the Louisiana Lookback Window, a law which revived all previously expired childhood sexual abuse claims in Louisiana, is constitutional. Despite that conclusive ruling by the Louisiana Supreme Court, the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux recently raised new attacks on the constitutionality of the Lookback Window law…. Read More
Diocese of Baton Rouge: Priests Credibly Accused of Child Sexual Abuse
Scandals involving sexual abuse by priests have rocked the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Baton Rouge is no exception. At least 24 priests have been credibly accused of sexual abuse within the Diocese of Baton Rouge. This number includes priests incardinated into the Diocese and extern priests or members of religious orders who served… Read More
Rape and Sexual Assault on Cruise Ships: What Survivors Need To Know
The popularity of cruise ship vacations has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry expects a record level of activity in 2025, and locally, the Port of New Orleans anticipates its own record high of 1.3 million cruise passengers in 2024, up from 1.2 million in 2023. Many people look forward to relaxing in the… Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Rights of Children Abused in Foster Care
Louisiana Supreme Court Preserves the Right of Children Abused in Foster Care To Hold DCFS Liable for Their Injuries Child abuse and child sexual assault continue to be all too common in Louisiana and across the U.S., including an alarming number of instances within the foster care system. Abusive foster parents face criminal prosecution… Read More
Will Los Angeles’ $880 Million Settlement for Clergy Abuse Affect the New Orleans Archdiocese Settlement?
Lamothe Law Firm Attorney Kristi Schubert was featured on news coverage from Fox News 8 reporter David Jones: Clergy Abuse Survivor Advocates Hope $880 Million LA Settlement Will Work in Their Favor. “Attorneys and survivors of clergy sexual abuse in New Orleans said they hope a massive settlement thousands of miles away will have ripple… Read More
