April 18, 2022

Youth Paster Conner Penny Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

On April 5, 2022, InspirationChurch youth paster Conner “Jesse” Penny was arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 17. After the arrest, Mesquite police received allegations from more survivors that spanned a time period from 2013 to 2021. The 32-year-old youth paster had previously worked for the Mesquite...
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April 18, 2022

High School Coach Chad Wilhoff Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

On March 25, former high school athletics coach Chad Wilhoff was found guilty of sexual battery, gross sexual imposition, and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. Wilhoff, who coached at two Ohio schools, was also a deacon at Landmark Church. Wilhoff has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and is currently facing allegations...
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April 14, 2022

Lawyers for Survivors of Former IMIN After-School Program Employee Stephen Tyler Wescott

Was your child a victim of the former IMIN after-school program employee at James Madison High School in San Diego, CA, Stephen Tyler Wescott? We can help. On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Stephen Tyler Wescott, a former IMIN after-school program employee at James Madison High School in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA...
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April 12, 2022

Lawyers for Survivors of Biology Teacher Anessa Paige Gower

Was your child a victim of Biology Teacher at Making Waves Academy Charter School in Richmond, CA  Anessa Paige Gower? We can help. On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Anessa Paige Gower, a former biology teacher at Making Waves Academy Charter School in Richmond, CA, was arrested and charged with 29 counts of lewd acts with...
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March 11, 2022

Attorneys for Victims of Coach Stephen Maness

North Carolina gymnastics coach Stephen Maness is facing three charges of assault on a child under 12 and three charges of assault on a female.  Mannes previously owned Bull City Gymnastics on Neal Road in Durham, N.C. and ran Chapel Hill Gymnastics in Chapel Hill. If your child was a victim of Stephen Maness...
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Sexual Abuse By Music Teacher: Anthony Philip Bruccoliere 

If you or someone you love has been sexually abused or assaulted by Anthony Philip Bruccoliere or another music teacher, you may have legal options.  The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger, LLP can help. Our attorneys understand how difficult it is to come forward about sexual abuse, and we want you to know you...
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April 30, 2021

Sexual Abuse at Summer Camps

Summer camps: Not always fun and games for the kids “Sexual abuse of campers is a nationwide epidemic” – attorney Steve Estey Whether it’s sailing or swimming, or figuring out how to make green slime, summer camps give kids a chance to learn, develop skills and have just plain fun. At least that’s what’s...
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April 30, 2021

Estey & Bomberger lawsuits allege counselors, staff at A.R.E. “spiritual enlightenment” camp sexually assaulted and raped young campers

The Association for Research and Enlightenment is facing two lawsuits from eight rape and sexual assault survivors for allowing counselors and staff members to sexually abuse underage campers at camp programs and other A.R.E.-sponsored activities. The charges are outlined in two lawsuits filed in the Second Judicial District Court that serves Virginia Beach. The...
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April 7, 2021

California Supreme Court has rules that sports governing organizations have a duty to protect young athletes from sexual abuse

The California Supreme Court has ruled that sports governing organizations have a duty to protect young athletes from sexual and other abuse. In a recent case we handled involving girls aspiring to be Olympians, their martial arts coach molested them for years. The court ruled that USA Taekwondo could be held liable for the...
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August 23, 2020

Lawyers Representing Sexual Assault Victims of Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E. Camp

Have you been sexually assaulted while attending an Edgar Cayce A.R.E. camp? If so, you are not alone. We are currently accepting clients and are currently representing other victims right now. Contact us today for a free and confidential consultation and we will let you know what your legal options are. We take all...
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