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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Oct 6

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Sep 25

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Sep 5

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Sep 2

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 27

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 25

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 22

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 18

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 16

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 15

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 14

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Aug 12

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jul 17

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?

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jul 12

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 30

“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]

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 21

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...

Woman Accuses Michael Tait of Drugging Her and Watching While She Was Raped; Says Newsboys Tour Manager Covered It Up

After singer Michael Tait admitted he has preyed on other men, a woman who worked with the Newsboys says she was raped while Tait watched.

julieroys.com

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 10

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.

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 5

"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

https://web.archive.org/web/20250530134222/https://eu.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2025/05/29/elca-pastor-in-wisconsin-kept-ministering-after-abuse-women-claim/83495720007/

t.co

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 5

For those without a subscription, a workaround to read the story: web.archive.org/web/20250530...

She says the Lutheran Church knew her husband was abusive. He kept ministering for 24 years.

Five women who claim to be victims of former ELCA pastor Alan Buresh in Minnesota and Wisconsin say the church did not do enough to investigate him.

web.archive.org

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 4

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...

She says the Lutheran Church knew her husband was abusive. He kept ministering for 24 years.

Five women who claim to be victims of former ELCA pastor Alan Buresh in Minnesota and Wisconsin say the church did not do enough to investigate him.

www.jsonline.com

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · Jun 3

“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]

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · May 15

“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]

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BozLaw @bozlaw.bsky.social · May 13

“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.

A preacher’s dark secret: Sleepovers, porn and sex abuse allegations dating back decades

Joe Campbell says his calling is to share God’s love, but a group of women say he sexually abused them as girls. An NBC News investigation uncovered decades of missed warnings and failures to act.

www.nbcnews.com

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