Man Posing as a Del Mar Plastic Surgeon Charged with Sexual Battery
Hombre Haciéndose Pasar Por Un Cirujano Plástico De Del Mar Acusado De Agresión Sexual An employee posing as a surgeon at a Del Mar plastic surgery clinic is being charged with nine criminal counts, including assault for sexual battery. It is alleged that Dario Moscoso, 67, fraudulently represented himself as a plastic surgeon at Del Mar Cosmetic Contouring Surgery Center, where he groped and sexually battered a woman seeking a consultation. Un empleado que se hizo pasar por cirujano en una clínica de cirugía plástica de Del Mar está siendo acusado de nueve cargos criminales, incluyendo asalto por agresión sexual. [...]
When a Massage Becomes an Assault
Understanding Massage Assault Massages are meant to be a soothing relaxation technique to relieve tension or stress — but what happens when they become a dark and uninvited experience? A session can turn into what is known as “massage assault” or “massage sexual assault.” If you’ve trusted in a professional massage therapist, masseuse, or spa, only to have that trust completely violated, it’s important to know that it is not your fault. While it is easy and far too common for sexual assault survivors to look inward and shoulder the blame, you are not responsible for what has happened to [...]
Pride Law Firm Brings Civil Lawsuit Against Doctor
Unfortunately, a full cup of justice is not always served in criminal court proceedings. Last Friday, a San Diego criminal court judge determined that licensed psychiatrist Leon Fajerman, now 75 years old, will adhere to the following punishment for his sexual assault of seven women under his care: He will be placed under house arrest for six months with good behavior He may leave his home only for doctor appointments and four walks per week He is no longer able to practice medicine of any kind He will pay restitution that has yet to be determined as of this writing [...]
Doctor Sexual Assault: A New Bill to End Secrecy
A New Bill to End Secrecy Behind Doctor Sexual Assault Were you a victim of doctor sexual assault? As patients, we rely on our doctors to provide us with reliable health care in a safe and professional environment. Sadly, many doctors have abused their positions of power, turning unsuspecting patients into sexual targets. Because there is a lack of transparency in the reporting of abuse, doctor sexual assault is more prevalent than many realize. A new California bill will mandate that doctors fully disclose past misconduct or present investigations to their patients, including sexual assault. Doctor Sexual Assault Makes Headlines [...]
Thousands of Migrants Report Sexual Abuse While in Custody
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency policy prohibits sexual abuse. Although abuse is illegal regardless of your citizenship, migrant victims of sexual abuse often live in fear and helplessness after the trauma of their assault. Because of this, many do not know where to find help and suffer in silence. If you have experienced sexual assault as a migrant or while being detained by ICE, you can achieve justice and find healing. You are not alone and you have rights, no matter your legal status. Our compassionate team of advocates are here to provide legal recourse for you if [...]
Sexual Assault on Airplanes
Sexual assault can happen even in the confined space of an airplane. Survivors may have questions about reporting an in-flight assault, airline responsibility, and their legal options.
#MeToo – A Survivor’s Story of Workplace Sexual Harassment
A personal account of workplace sexual harassment, the difficulty of speaking up, and what happened when a supervisor failed to take the unwanted conduct seriously.
Massage Envy Faces Sexual Assault Claims From More Than 180 Women
Massages are meant to be a relaxing way to release tension and stress from the body. And for many, the service of a skilled massage therapist can be a blessing. But what happens when a massage turns into something else—something uninvited? This is the case for popular massage franchise Massage Envy, who is at the root of over 180 sexual assault claims by female clients. The billion-dollar spa chain also faces allegations that massage assault claims were mishandled and in some cases even ignored. Massage Envy spas adopt a business model similar to that of a fast food chain, providing [...]
