If you are a survivor of child sexual abuse by a clergy or religious leader, school teacher, or authority figure you are entitled to justice for suffering the ultimate betrayal of trust. At The Law Offices of Betti & Associates we are on a mission to help yesterday's & todays sexually abused and clergy abuse victims confront their perpetrators today and become "survivors!"
With extensive years of litigation experience Michele Betti has helped over 140 victims of child sexual abuse against entities in secular society and religious clergy. Betti & Associates compassionate legal counsel will guide you through the legal waters in a confidential setting as well as bring in resources to help support you and your emotional well-being. In court, Betti & Associates will vigorously represent you to obtain full and fair compensation for all your physical and emotional injuries.
09 May 2013
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions The Minnesota Senate unanimously passed The Child Victims Act on May 8, 2013. The bill allows lawsuits to go forward against organizations and institutions such as schools and churches that covered up child sexual abuse decades ago. The bill, which passed the House last week, passed the Senate [...]
23 January 2013
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Church personnel files, once again, show how the Catholic Church is guilty of covering up the names of predator priests who for decades systemically abused children. Top officials in the Los Angeles Catholic Archdiocese, including Cardinal Roger Mahony, criminally moved and shielded priests who they knew molested children [...]
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22 January 2013
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions In the fifth century, Ireland was rid of snakes and saved by St. Patrick. This past week, with the announcement from the Vatican, Ireland will be saved again from the child abuse scandals that have plagued the Catholic Church for years. Monsignor Eamon Martin will succeed Cardinal Sean Brady [...]
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05 December 2012
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions The Oregon Supreme Court in a ruling on June 14, 2012 ordered the release of files dating back to 1965 detailing child abuse by the Boy Scouts of America volunteers and paid staff. The 20,000 pages of abuse documents used in the trial as evidence will be made [...]
03 December 2012
June 22, 2012: $28 Million Awarded to Jehovah’s Witness Child Sexual Abuse Survivor By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions In the largest jury verdict for a single victim of religious child sexual abuse, Candace Conti finally got her day in court against the North Fremont Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Northern California jury awarded [...]
21 November 2012
November 21, 2012: Premiere Of MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions On November 16, 2012, I was honored to attend the Premiere of MEA MAXIMA CULPA: SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD in Manhattan – the compelling and utterly heart-wrenching movie about four courageous deaf [...]
29 June 2012
June 18, 2012: Oregon Supreme Court Rules Boy Scouts of America Must Release Confidential Sexual Abuse Files By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Oregon Supreme Court Rules Boy Scouts of America Must Release Confidential Sexual Abuse Files The Oregon Supreme Court in a ruling on June 14, 2012 ordered the release of files dating [...]
29 June 2012
June 22, 2012: $28 Million Awarded to Jehovah’s Witness Child Sexual Abuse Survivor By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions In the largest jury verdict for a single victim of religious child sexual abuse, Candace Conti finally got her day in court against the North Fremont Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The Northern California jury awarded [...]
12 June 2012
June 12, 2012: Abuse Headlines Give Needed Exposure To Complex Child Sexual Abuse Laws By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Increased media attention on the explosion of child sexual abuse allegations overtaking the Jewish Orthodox community is shedding tremendous light into the pedophilia crisis — Making clear that this is not just a Catholic [...]
17 March 2012
February 29, 2012: By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions Assemblywoman Margaret Markey held a press conference on February 28, 2012 in support of her Child Victims Act. At the conference she unveiled her plan to bring the Child Victims Act legislation before the Albany floor later this year. Her bill would open up a [...]
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