{"id":268777,"date":"2024-11-17T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-16T15:16:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-herman-law-achieves-key-ruling-in-child-sexual-abuse-cases-against-the-roman-catholic-diocese-of-brooklyn\/"},"modified":"2024-11-17T18:30:02","modified_gmt":"2024-11-17T22:30:02","slug":"herman-law-logra-un-fallo-clave-en-casos-de-abuso-sexual-infantil-contra-la-diocesis-catolica-romana-de-brooklyn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/herman-law-logra-un-fallo-clave-en-casos-de-abuso-sexual-infantil-contra-la-diocesis-catolica-romana-de-brooklyn\/","title":{"rendered":"Herman Law Achieves Key Ruling in Child Sexual Abuse Cases Against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Judge Orders Diocese to Disclose Unredacted Records Allegedly Documenting Knowledge of Former Priest&#8217;s Abuse History<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 16, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> has achieved a significant legal milestone in ongoing lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of <span class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn<\/span>. Since 2019, <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> has represented multiple survivors in cases that allege Father <span class=\"xn-person\">Romano Ferraro<\/span>, a former priest within the Diocese, committed repeated acts of sexual abuse against minors.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg6b9eleft\" dir=\"ltr\" style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left;\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg6b9eleft\" title=\"Logo of Herman Law, a firm dedicated to advocating for victims, featuring the tagline \u2018Voice for Victims\u2019 in gray above \u2018Herman Law\u2019 in bold red text with navy blue accent lines. (PRNewsfoto\/Herman Law)\" src=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2559574\/HL_logo_cmyk_transparent_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Logo of Herman Law, a firm dedicated to advocating for victims, featuring the tagline \u2018Voice for Victims\u2019 in gray above \u2018Herman Law\u2019 in bold red text with navy blue accent lines. (PRNewsfoto\/Herman Law)\" align=\"middle\"\/><\/div>\n<p>Throughout these proceedings, the Diocese of <span class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn<\/span> has resisted releasing complete, unredacted documentation regarding their employment of Father Ferraro and their awareness of his alleged history of abuse. The limited records provided by the Diocese have been heavily redacted, prompting extensive legal challenges by <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> to gain access to the full scope of information.<\/p>\n<p>In a pivotal development, the Honorable Judge Kraus recently ruled in favor of <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span>, ordering the Diocese of <span class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn<\/span> to produce the complete, unredacted files by <span class=\"xn-chron\">November 18, 2024<\/span>. This order goes beyond similar previous rulings by including an automatic sanction: if the Diocese fails to comply, the Court will strike their Answers, conclusively establishing their liability and barring any defenses that could limit or dismiss the survivors&#8217; claims. Typically, defendants might appeal these motions to avoid disclosure and delay the case further, but this unique order compels the Diocese to either comply or face immediate and decisive consequences, making appeals difficult.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We are pleased with Judge Kraus&#8217;s ruling, as it brings our clients one step closer to justice,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Jeff Herman<\/span>, CEO of Herman Law Firm. &#8220;The release of these documents will allow us to fully expose the Diocese&#8217;s knowledge and actions, or lack thereof, in response to prior allegations against Father\u00a0Ferraro.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This ruling marks a crucial step in holding institutions accountable and ensuring transparency in cases involving child sexual abuse. <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> remains committed to pursuing justice for the survivors and shedding light on these systemic issues.<\/p>\n<p><b>If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual abuse within the Catholic Church or any other institution, we encourage you to contact <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> for a confidential consultation. Our dedicated team is here to support you and help you navigate your legal options.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> is a dedicated legal firm specializing in representing survivors of sexual abuse. With a commitment to advocating for justice and accountability, our experienced team provides compassionate support and skilled representation to help clients navigate the complexities of the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>Logo &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4304774-1&amp;h=3544193374&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2559574%2FHL_logo_cmyk_transparent_Logo.jpg&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fmma.prnewswire.com%2Fmedia%2F2559574%2FHL_logo_cmyk_transparent_Logo.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/2559574\/HL_logo_cmyk_transparent_Logo.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>Judge Orders Diocese to Disclose Unredacted Records Allegedly Documenting Knowledge of Former Priest&#8217;s Abuse History<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-location\">NEW YORK<\/span><\/span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 16, 2024<\/span><\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; <span class=\"xn-person\">Herman Law<\/span> has achieved a significant legal milestone in ongoing lawsuits against the Roman Catholic Diocese of <span class=\"xn-location\">Brooklyn<\/span>. 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