Heading to Baltimore to meet with a client who was sexually abused as a minor by a church leader’s daughter—and then shamed by church leadership for years. After decades of silence, he’s finally putting the pieces of his life back together and for the first time has hope for his future.

A youth pastor groomed my client from age 16, establishing complete influence and control over her. Within days of her 18th birthday, he initiated sexual contact that continued for months. Tragically, in most states, this predatory abuse is completely lawful.

If a pastor or spiritual leader is sexting with you or has pressured you to send intimate photos, you are being victimized. Contact us to discuss your legal options and do not delete anything.

Our client was groomed and abused by her priest. When church leaders found out, she received hate mail from congregants and was banned from serving in the church. The predator priest? Simply moved to another parish.

For adults sexually victimized by clergy, the abuse is often hidden behind titles like “pastor” or “mentor.” Power disguises exploitation, leaving survivors questioning their own experiences. At BozLaw, we can help bring clarity, accountability, and a path toward healing.

We often stay silent about suspected abuse out of fear—of being wrong, losing friends, or standing alone. But silence is what allows abuse to thrive. Speaking up can expose offenders and protect lives.

Clergy abuse perpetrated against adults is often hidden under the guise of “consent,” but genuine consent can’t exist when spiritual authority is exploited over the victim.

When a pastor or priest exploits spiritual authority, it isn’t care—it’s abuse. Adults who’ve endured this betrayal often feel isolated, but you’re not alone. Your voice matters, and seeking justice is possible.

Silence about suspected abuse may feel easier in the moment, but it shields offenders and leaves victims vulnerable. Speaking up is difficult—but it’s the only way to expose perpetrators and protect those at risk.

Adult clergy abuse often hides behind spiritual language and “care.” Consent cannot exist where power and dependency are exploited. If you’re sorting through what happened, you’re not alone—and informed legal guidance can help.

A congregant is groomed and abused by her pastor. When exposed, he quietly resigns, she is blamed and the congregation is told to “focus on the future” and “trust” leadership with the past. Don’t be fooled—this is not healing, it’s ongoing abuse and a cover-up.

Adult survivors of clergy sexual abuse often struggle in silence, unsure if what happened to them “counts.” It does. Abuse of power, trust, and spiritual authority is real—and BozLaw is here to help you confront it with clarity and support.

Walking through an airport, I meet the eyes of countless strangers and wonder how many are silently carrying the wounds of sexual abuse. Let’s build a world where survivors can step forward without fear—a world that embraces, encourages, and affirms them.

It’s not an affair. It’s an abuse of power. If your pastor, priest, or rabbi is having sexual contact with you, please contact BozLaw. You need to know your options.

Survivors of sexual abuse within faith communities deserve both compassion and justice. At BozLaw, we focus solely on representing abuse survivors seeking accountability and healing. We’re here to help you find your path forward.

Donald Trump’s vile name-calling and attacks on those seeking truth about Epstein’s crimes are no surprise to abuse survivors. Many have endured the same deflection and villainizing from faith leaders. Shouldn’t the Church be different?

Our minor client was assaulted by her church’s pastor/founder. When she bravely told his family, they replied: “I’m sorry this happened to you—he’s just old.” That excuse minimizes trauma and protects predators. This is why we sue churches.

“Corruption is not an act but a condition, a personal and social state in which we become accustomed to living. The corrupt man is so closed off and contented in the complacency of his self-sufficiency that he does not allow himself to be called into question by anything or anyone.” [Pope Francis]

The crimes perpetrated by Michael Tait and other Newsboys associates expose a pattern of abuse that demands answers. How many victims are still suffering in silence? How many enablers turned a blind eye to protect their cash cow? julieroys.com/woman-accuse...

A pastor sexually assaults a congregant — a single mother and undocumented immigrant — then threatens to report her to ICE if she speaks out. She lives in painful silence for over four years. This is abuse of power at its most vile.

"Abusive pastors often use counseling as a way in with the women they target...Adult abuse is easier for perpetrators to pass off as an affair, and there can be a tendency for churches not to take claims as seriously as they should." [David Pooler] t.co/m6tr0X9SEY

Adult clergy sexual abuse is an epidemic, and churches that fail to address these crimes only empower perpetrators. This article documents decades of abuse by a Lutheran pastor and the denomination's failure to stop him. So proud of our client for stepping forward! www.jsonline.com/story/news/i...

“When the New Testament says that Jesus is the image of the invisible God, it means to say that Jesus is God‘s very style. Jesus is how God does what God does. It’s as if someone asked God, ‘What are you like?’ And God responded, ‘There once was a man from Galilee…’” [B. Ambrosino]

“Where we go to church, or whether we go, isn’t the point. The point is who are we becoming? Does church help you to become the sort of person you’d pick to be stuck on a desert island with? Good! Go! Does it hurt your chances of becoming that person? Run!” [F. Schaeffer]

“Congregants reported sexual misconduct as early as 1983, when Campbell was a young preacher rising in the Assemblies of God…” The Assemblies of God must answer for these horrors with actual proof that he was reported to the authorities.

“The kingdoms of the world, derive their being from our fear of, and our power over, one another; the reign of God means that a community can exist where trust rules, trust made possible by the knowledge that our existence is bounded by the truth.” 1/2

We just filed another lawsuit against Ethnos360 for failing to protect our client from sexual abuse—and for their deeply inadequate response when she came forward. Survivors deserve safety, accountability, and justice.

Truly heartbreaking. The trauma of sexual abuse can last a lifetime — and for too many, it becomes unbearable. www.cnn.com/2025/04/25/a...

A sobering truth on display at The New England Holocaust Memorial. A message that is still true today.

“God is like Jesus. God has always been like Jesus. There’s never been a time when God was not like Jesus. We haven’t always known this, but now we do.” Happy Easter!!!

“His ministry was a seeming failure; his life appeared to have made no difference; he was a naked, murdered, ineffectual, losing God. But in that weakness and vulnerability, the world would come to know the love of the Abba of the compassionate one.” [B. Manning]

“Caesar and all his successors measure greatness by power—power to kill, power to obtain, power to control. But in the kingdom of Christ, greatness is measured by love, humility, and service. Jesus modeled this kingdom version of greatness when he washed his disciples feet during the Last Supper.”

It is with profound sadness that I share this public statement from GRACE regarding a dear friend, colleague, and genuine hero. www.netgrace.org/leadership-t...

Our client was grieving the death of a parent and trapped in an abusive marriage. When she turned to her pastor for help, he didn’t comfort her—he exploited her pain and sexualized the relationship. Let’s be clear: this isn’t just “inappropriate.” It’s abuse.

A tragic truth sprinkled with humor…take a couple of minutes and watch this.

Yesterday, President Trump imposed a 31% tariff on all Swiss goods, falsely claiming that Switzerland imposes a 61% on US goods. 1/3

The reported sexual offender who had been employed by the Salvation Army when he victimized our client has just been terminated from the Cory Band in the UK. So proud of our client for stepping forward to bring this darkness to light. www.4barsrest.com/news/62004/c...

With the filing of this lawsuit, our client has taken a bold step in holding the Salvation Army accountable for reportedly failing to follow their own child protection policies, which resulted in her being sexually victimized by their Divisional Music Director over an extended period.

“Jesus is saying that when we observe suffering, the question isn’t who is to blame, but how can we help. We’ve all seen Christian leaders assign blame upon victims. But blame is what the satan does. Followers of Jesus are called to co-suffering love, not theological stone throwing.” [B. Zahnd]

It’s that time of year again! Picture perfect weather, smooth jazz, and great drinks are waiting for you. Join BozLaw for another fantastic evening at the Alley—we’d love to see you there this Tuesday evening! 🎷 🌴 🍷

Yesterday morning, a Kentucky judge ruled against dismissing our lawsuit filed against Asbury University regarding the brutal attack our client experienced while she was a student. I am proud to be part of an outstanding team of attorneys dedicated to seeking justice.

“Today let's remember to pay attention to the little ones around us. Seek them out. Lift them up. Give them the grace of being seen, heard, and respected. Let us alert the overlooked to the dignity that is theirs by virtue of being a child of God.”

“Be careful! Do not think that any of these little children are not important. I tell you this. They have angels who watch over them. Those angels are always standing in front of my Father in heaven.” ~ Jesus

A woman is suing Dallas-area pastor Ronnie Goines & his church, claiming he sexually assaulted her & the church negligently enabled his actions. The woman's attorney @bozlaw.bsky.social called adult clergy sexual abuse a “profound betrayal” of trust placed in pastors. julieroys.com/texas-woman-...

“To the degree that a particular theology, philosophy or political ideology looks like Jesus, to that same degree its light and truth. Conversely, to the degree that a particular theology, ideology, or political philosophy does not look like Jesus, to the same degree it is of darkness and deceit.”

I’m encouraged to see Texas legislators addressing child sexual abuse, but one bill—banning NDAs that prevent victims from reporting certain types of sexual abuse to authorities—seems more symbolic than impactful. 1/3

Friday afternoon office…

“There is a certain amount of wealth that belongs to every human being. As the early church father Ambrose of Milan said, ‘You are not making a gift of your possession to a poor person. You are handing over to him what is his.’”

“Institutions tend to become the enemy of the very event they are supposed to embody, intent on preserving their own existence, even at the cost of the very purpose of their existence. They are prone to practices of “auto immunity,” to immunize themselves against themselves.”

“The Son of Man must suffer much and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, & the teachers of the Law. He will be put to death, but three days later he will rise to life.”” ‭‭ “Jesus alone seems to understand that a breakthrough into new life is only attained through the experience of loss.”