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Child sex abuse survivor Lauren Book is interviewed by CBS4's Michele Gillen on "Focus On South Florida" in December 9, 2012. (Source: CBS4)

Child Sex Abuse Survivor Walks 1,500 Miles To Build Awareness

You can’t walk 1,500 miles without being noticed or someone asking “Why?” For Lauren Book, it’s very clear why: Book was a victim of sex abuse as a child.

CBS4–2013/03/23

(AP)

Sex Abuse Victims Ask Pope To Act Before Leaving

In Rome Wednesday, Pope Benedict took a final lap around St. Peter’s Square and delivered a goodbye address to hundreds of thousands of cheering, adoring faithful. In Miami, bells were tolling at the Archdiocese as advocates for alleged victims of sex abuse by Catholic priests called on the out-going Pope to fully reveal the scope of the Church’s sex scandals.

CBS Miami–2013/02/27

(CityVoter)

Lawsuit: Woman Alleges Sex Abuse by Masseuse At SoBe Spa

A South Florida woman and her attorney have filed a lawsuit against Miami Beach spa after she claimed she was sexually abused by a masseuse.

CBS4–2012/12/06

Fr. Rolando Garcia has resigned as pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church in West Miami-Dade after a lawsuit was filed alleging sexual abuse. (CBS4)

Embattled St. Agatha’s Priest Resigns Amid Sex Abuse Lawsuit

Embattled Miami priest Father Rolando Garcia has resigned in the wake of a new sexual abuse accusation.

CBS4–2012/12/03

(Source: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office via the South Florida Sun-Sentinel)

Prostitution Sting In Boynton Beach Leads To 14 Arrests

A total of 14 people were arrested in Boynton Beach on various prostitution charges between Monday and Wednesday. Police baited suspects using the Internet.

CBS4–2012/11/24

Fr. Rolando Garcia has resigned as pastor of St. Agatha Catholic Church in West Miami-Dade after a lawsuit was filed alleging sexual abuse. (CBS4)

St. Agatha’s Priest On Administrative Leave Amid Sex Abuse Lawsuit

The Archdiocese of Miami has placed Father Rolando Garcia on administrative leave for the second time this year after a new lawsuit alleging sexual improprieties is filed against him and the church.

CBS4–2012/10/24

(AP)

Lawsuit Against Archdiocese Of Miami For Child Sexual Abuse

A child sexual abuse case has been filed in Miami-Dade County against the Archdiocese of Miami. The lawsuit was filed Thursday morning by John Doe No. 94.

CBS4–2012/09/06

Juan De Los Rios (Source: Broward Sheriff's Office)

Miramar Police Captain Suspended For Alleged Sexual Inspection Of Teen

A Miramar Police Captain is out of jail after being accused of making a teenage girl remove her clothing when he found her and a boy in a parked car.

CBS4–2012/06/30

Juan De Los Rios (Source: Broward Sheriff's Office)

Miramar Police Captain Charged With Lewd Conduct

A Miramar police captain has been arrested and charged after he allegedly forced an underage girl to expose her breasts and genitals.

CBS4–2012/06/29

Lauren Book (Source: Laurenskids.org)

Sex Abuse Survivor On A Mission For Change

A sex abuse survivor is on a mission that she’s under taking one step at a time. On Tuesday, Lauren Book will walk from Florida City to Weston as part of her 15-hundred mile journey to raise awareness and fight for victim’s rights.

CBS4–2012/01/17

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