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Former Pastor Accused of Las Vegas Sexual Abuse Arrested in Mexico

Written by Las Vegas Accident Lawyers Friday, 27 January 2012 15:29

According to the authorities, the suspect, a 55-year-old man, was wanted on a warrant alleging 11 counts of sexual assault of a victim under 16 and one count of child abuse.  This Las Vegas sexual abuse allegedly occurred with girls who were members of the man's congregation.  The pastor held services under the religious name of United Faith Church, and those services were held on Hacienda Avenue in Las Vegas.  The allegations originally stem from girls who were allegedly assaulted by the suspect coming forward.

Sexual Abuse Statistics

First, we hope that the investigation and ultimately the prosecution of these charges of alleged Las Vegas sexual abuse lead to a fast and to a fair result.  We also hope that the girls who were allegedly harmed in these situations are able to obtain the help they will need.  In addition, these allegations of Las Vegas sexual abuse could become part of the statistics that have been released by several studies.  These statistics indicate that one in four girls and one in six boys is sexually abused before reaching the age of 18.

Las Vegas Sexual Abuse Lawyers

When someone in a position of authority commits these acts, it can and often does lead to serious criminal charges.  These situations could also lead to the filing of Nevada personal injury lawsuits against the appropriate defendants.  If a family files this type of a claim and that claim is ultimately successful, the family could be awarded damages that compensate them for their losses.

If you suspect that your child is being abused in this manner, you need to seek the immediate help of Las Vegas sexual abuse lawyers who have been helping to hold those responsible for this type of harm accountable for many years.  Contact Bernstein & Poisson today to schedule a free initial consultation.