https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/tags/sexual-abuse/ Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:45:39 GMT en-us https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/cover-up-the-cherubs/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/cover-up-the-cherubs/ Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:36:00 GMT A couple was charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor after pictures were seen by a Walgreens’ worker. The incident started when the photo developer at Walgreens noticed pictures of naked children. She notified the loss prevention department who later informed authorities. Out of thirty photos a few showed the father kissing…

]]> A couple was charged with sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of a minor after pictures were seen by a Walgreens’ worker. The incident started when the photo developer at Walgreens noticed pictures of naked children. She notified the loss prevention department who later informed authorities. Out of thirty photos a few showed the father kissing the naked 9-month old on his bottom, ear, and genitals. The rest of the photos were not deemed pornographic. During the police investigation officials uncovered that the couple was living and working in the U.S. illegally. The father will most likely be deported, while the mother is willing to leave voluntarily once she gets her child back. The baby is in state care. A similar incident from pictures developed at a Wal-Mart, resulted in three sisters ages 5- years old, 4-years old, and 18-months being taken from their home. Pictures depicting the girls during and after bath time prompted police to investigate and started what parents called a year long nightmare. In both cases officials are standing behind their investigation with the basic idea that it’s better to be safe than sorry. The safest strategy might be to not post child pictures on social networks or photo sharing sites if the child is not fully dressed. See, Penal Code Section 311.3.

]]> https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/sexual-assault-at-a-bakery/ https://www.bruzzolaw.com/blog/sexual-assault-at-a-bakery/ Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:07:00 GMT A Public Health Inspector in Los Angeles County has been accused of sexually assaulting a bakery owner and has been suspended from the job without pay. The bakery owner was groped in the back room where the incident was also caught on tape. The Department of Public Health’s County Supervisor was the one who insisted…

]]> A Public Health Inspector in Los Angeles County has been accused of sexually assaulting a bakery owner and has been suspended from the job without pay. The bakery owner was groped in the back room where the incident was also caught on tape.

The Department of Public Health’s County Supervisor was the one who insisted on the Health Inspector’s termination and is now urging for his arrest and criminal prosecution. Sexual assault comes under section 243.4 of the California Penal Code. It may either be filed as a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the seriousness of the case.

Three factors must be met when proving a sexual battery: 1) Touching of an intimate part of another, 2) Touching was: a) against will of the person OR b) consent was fraudulently obtained AND 3) Touching was to specifically cause sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse.

An investigation is currently ongoing to determine whether all three factors were met to file charges of sexual assault/battery against the Health Inspector. Meanwhile, a civil complaint has been filed against the county on behalf of the bakery owner, for $10 million in damages.

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