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| Justice for Survivors in Wisconsin
By Mike Bryant
Injury Board Blog Network
May 23, 2012
http://stcloud.injuryboard.com/property-owners-liability-slip-and-fall/justice-for-survivors-in-wisconsin.aspx?googleid=301232
Jeff Anderson and Associates fought for a victory for justice yesterday in Wisconsin. As NBC26 reported:
A jury finds the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay liable in a civil trial accusing it of fraud.
Todd and Troy Merryfield filed the civil suit against the Diocese after evidence of other victims came out during John Patrick Feeney's criminal trial. An Outagamie County Judge awarded Todd Merryfield $225,000 and Troy $475,000 in court on Monday.
The case was centered around former priest John Patric Feeney who was convicted in 2004 of sexually assaulting the brothers in the 1970s.
The fight in Wisconsin has been going on for a long time. This is a victory for all of those involved and also sends a message that the justice system works for survivors that have been silenced for far to long.
Abuse of children and the continued silence by the offenders needs to be prevented. If you suffered, saw, or suspected such events, it is important to know that there is help out there.
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