Posts Categorized In: Sexual Assault

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

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

LLF Attorney Kristi Schubert Featured: Anthony Odiong Turning Down 20 Year Plea Deal

Our attorney Kristi Schubert was featured in an article and news report by WWLTV’s David Hammer and The Guardian’s Antonio Ramon Vargas: “U.S. priest accused of sexual assault turns down 20-year plea deal. Decision leaves Anthony Odiong on course for trial on charges that could carry a maximum of life imprisonment.” Born in Nigeria and… Read More

Anthony Odiong, Catholic Priest Accused of Multiple Sexual Assaults, Fathered Children

“Catholic priest accused of sexual assault fathered children of victims, court hears”, an article by Charlie Scudder and Ramon Antonio Vargas, The Guardian. Born in Nigeria and now a naturalized U.S. citizen, Anthony Odiong came to the United States in 2006 and worked in Texas and Louisiana as a Catholic priest. Odiong is currently facing… Read More

STAR Champion of Change

Lamothe Law Firm recently attended the 2024 STAR (Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response) Champions of Change Gala. This annual event celebrates individuals and organizations who have dedicated themselves to creating positive change in the lives of survivors. Congratulations to our friend Steve McEvoy who is a Champion of Change honoree this year for his work… Read More

Louisiana Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights

Effective August 1, 2024, the Louisiana Act No. 669 goes into affect, Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights. In May, the legislature voted unanimously in favor of this bill. On June 18th, 2024, Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill and it takes effect today. Hospitals and other healthcare providers must allow an adult sexual assault… Read More

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