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Victims of Sexual Abuse Demand Justice Last week the Philadelphia archdiocese suspended 21 Roman Catholic priests who were named as child molestation suspects in a scathing grand jury report released last month. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Original article: http://pressreleaser.org/victims-of-sexual-abuse-demand-justice/1347336 (Free-Press-Release.com) March 17, 2011 — Contact Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L. (954) 524-2820 Kim Sailer, BARD Marketing/PR [email protected] Fort Lauderdale, FL -- Last week the Philadelphia archdiocese suspended 21 Roman Catholic priests who were named as child molestation suspects in a scathing grand jury report released last month. Regarding another sex scandal, over the last two weeks, hundreds of news articles have reported billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein's close relationship with Britain's Prince Andrew. Farmer Jaffe Weissing Attorney Brad Edwards has pursued victim rights cases on behalf of ten women who, between 12 and 15 years of age, were sexually molested and abused by Epstein. Edwards proved that Epstein and his international sex trafficking criminal enterprise exploited them and hundreds of other underage girls. Powerful organizations like the Catholic Church have been able to shelter accused priest and clergy as there continues to be no mention of penalties, censures, or removal from office for bishops who continue to hide and cover-up for the abusive priests. Many sexual predators, like Epstein, are wealthy and powerful and able to focus vast resources and high profile legal teams in an attempt to deflect attention, avoid criminal liability, and deny justice to their victims. According to a U.S. Health and Human Services study, more than 83,000 substantiated reports of sexually abused children were made in 2005 alone. The actual number of incidents of sexual abuse is likely much higher because it is believed that sexual abuse, especially amongst children, is significantly underreported. Sexual abuse and molestation cause great suffering for victims. Victims often deal with unimaginable humiliation and shame and it often leaves long- lasting emotional and psychological damage. Edwards hopes that the media attention focused on the recent Philadelphia archdiocese sex scandal and on Epstein's sexual abuse will continue to "inspire victims to report these crimes" and will convey his belief "that victims rights cases can effectively protect their rights, maintain their anonymity, and hold predators accountable." At Farmer Jaffe Weissing, our goal is to help sexual abuse victims obtain justice, counseling and compensation for their suffering. If you or a loved one has been abused by a priest / clergy, a teacher, a scout leader or anyone else, please don't hesitate to contact Farmer Jaffe Weissing at 800-400-1098. Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L., a Fort Lauderdale Litigation firm, focuses on Consumer Class Actions, Sexual Abuse Cases as well as other significant Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Whistleblower Suits (qui tam). The firm is headquartered at 425 N. Andrews Avenue, Suite 2, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 and EFTA01199205 may be reached at (800) 400-1098 or (954) 524-2820. Additional information about Brad Edwards or Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L. may be obtained from the firm's website at http://www.pathtojustice.com. EFTA01199206