Chicago News Conference Wednesday

 

Documents on 16 Priests from the 

Diocese of Joliet, Bishop Imesch to be 

Disclosed Wednesday

 

Sexual abuse survivors and their attorneys will respond to the 

release and announce the filing of five lawsuits 

 

What:  At a news conference on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Chicago, sexual abuse attorneys Jeff Anderson and Marc Pearlman will:

• Publicly release the files of 16 priests credibly accused of sexually abusing minors in the Diocese of Joliet.

• Announce the filing of five lawsuits naming the Diocese of Joliet.

• Reveal secret Diocesan communications detailing the Diocese’s efforts to conceal abuse and protect itself at the expense of innocent children.

• Introduce several sexual abuse survivors who will respond to the release of the files and share their experiences in fighting to make these files public. 

 

WHEN:  Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM CDT

 

WHERE:   Law Offices of Kerns, Frost & Pearlman and Jeff Anderson & Associates

                   30 West Monroe 

                   Suite 1600 

                   Chicago, IL 60603

 

WHO:   Attorneys Jeff Anderson and Marc Pearlman, lawyers specializing in sexual abuse litigation who work together on behalf of sexual abuse survivors in Illinois helping them achieve justice and healing. 

 

Notes: 

• All documents will be available online Wednesday morning prior to the press event at www.abusedinchicago.com and www.andersonadvocates.com.

 

Contact Jeff Anderson:  Office: 651.237.5143 Mobile: 612.817.8665

Contact Marc Pearlman: Office: 312.261.4550 Mobile: 773.368.0142