Lawsuits for Sexual Abuse in Warren, Trumbull County, OH

In recent years, the nation has turned its attention to lawsuits involving sexual abuse, leading to the prosecution of clergy members, Boy Scouts, and other high-profile individuals who have been accused and convicted.

If you or a loved one has fallen victim to this serious crime,  Youngstown Criminal Law Group is here to help. Our Warren criminal lawyer will listen to your case and ensure you receive rightful justice.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault includes attempts to rape, rape, and non-consensual touching of another person’s body with or without clothes. Although definitions of sexual assault may vary from state to state, the common thread is that it involves a sexual act where one party did not consent, was coerced, incapacitated, or underage.Most states recognize that consent can be withdrawn at any point during the act.

In most states, it’s widely understood that consent can be revoked at any time. Notably, since 1993, all 50 states in the USA, along with the District of Columbia, recognize marital rape as sexual assault, punishable by law.

Forcible Rape

Forcible rape involves using physical force to compel someone to engage in sexual activity against their will. Here are some alarming statistics about rape in the USA:

• Nearly 20% of women report being raped during their lifetime.
• Approximately 2% of forcible rape victims are men.
• In 80% of cases, women are raped by the age of 25.
• College campuses are notorious for rape, yet only 20% of incidents are reported.
• About 30% of male victims were raped during childhood.
• According to FBI statistics, a forcible rape occurs every six minutes in the USA, but only 25% of rapists are prosecuted.

Forcible rape often involves someone known to the victim, such as a dating partner, intimate partner, former lover, acquaintance, spouse, or relative.

Child Sexual Abuse

While sexual abuse is a heinous crime, child sexual assault adds another layer of trauma. Our Warren criminal lawyer has handled hundreds of cases involving child abuse. Child sexual abuse occurs when an adult or adolescent pressures, forces, or manipulates a child for sexual gratification. This can take various forms:

• Coercing or psychologically pressuring a child to participate in a sexual act
• Forcible rape
• Exposing genitals or sexual organs to a child or making them watch pornography
• Creating child pornography
• Groping or fondling, with or without clothes

In many cases, the accused is a relative, a parent, or someone trusted by the child, which can lead to lifelong trauma, depression, PTSD, and anxiety. Religious and social organizations are not exempt from this issue; priests, camp counselors, and Boy Scout leaders are often the perpetrators.

Our Warren OVI lawyer has represented more than 525 men who were abused as Boy Scouts.If you or your loved ones have endured such an ordeal and are ready to seek justice, come to Youngstown Criminal Law Group. Our Warren criminal lawyer is here to support you.

Ohio Revised Code provides legal grounds for pursuing justice in these cases. Don’t hesitate to reach out or call us at (330) 992-3036 for the help you deserve.