Sexual Assault

Our Sexual Assault section focuses on civil justice for survivors of sexual violence and institutional abuse. We cover Michigan and national cases, survivor advocacy, changes in statute-of-limitations laws, and prevention efforts across schools, workplaces, and community organizations.

Michigan Youth Referee Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minor

Last month in Lansing, youth sports official Gerald Allen Sutter was arraigned on charges of first and third-degree criminal sexual assault involving a minor male victim.

By Ayanna Neal

/ 15 Nov 2022

Michigan Youth Referee Charged with Sex Crimes Against Minor

Federal Bill to Remove Statutes of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Claims

On Friday, President Biden signed a bill that will eliminate the statute of limitations for those who have been sexually abused as minors to file civil claims. What is a statute of limitations?

By Carlye Reynolds Gasior

/ 21 Sep 2022

Federal Bill to Remove Statutes of Limitations for Child Sexual Abuse Claims

Southern Baptist Convention Leadership Accused of Sexual Abuse

The sexual assault and abuse attorneys at Grewal Law PLLC are aware of the developing updates in regards to sexual assault and abuse claims made against the Southern Baptist Convention leadership.

By Nolan Erickson

/ 31 May 2022

Southern Baptist Convention Leadership Accused of Sexual Abuse

Cranbrook Schools Sexual Assaults

The sexual abuse and assault attorneys at Grewal Law PLLC are proud to represent several victims of sexual assault, representing a pattern of abuse and deception that spanned decades at Cranbrook Schools.

By Nolan Erickson

/ 23 May 2022

Tony Cutler, Former Candidate for Michigan State Congress and Public School Teacher, Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct of a Minor

Tony Cutler has been charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, a Felony in the state of Michigan. Cutler is the current director of the Sault Ste.

By Tim Seeger

/ 20 May 2022

Tony Cutler, Former Candidate for Michigan State Congress and Public School Teacher, Arrested for Criminal Sexual Conduct of a Minor

Detroit Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Teen

A youth pastor at the popular Second Ebenezer church in Detroit has been sentenced to between 7 and 15 years in prison for sexually abusing a teenager. James Wright-Johnson was convicted by a jury in March on 12 charges, 7 of which were third-degree criminal…

By Nolan Erickson

/ 4 May 2022

Detroit Pastor Sentenced to Prison for Sexually Assaulting Teen

180 Survivors Report Clergy Abuse in Wisconsin

After the Wisconsin Department of Justice announced its investigation six months ago, 180 survivors of clergy abuse made reports. The range of survivors ages spans from under 18 years to over 75 years old. The reports come from every single Catholic diocese in the state,…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 31 Oct 2021

180 Survivors Report Clergy Abuse in Wisconsin

Sexual Assault Statutes of Limitations Further Victimize Women of Color

As states around the country consider whether or not to reform outdated laws that protect and enable abusers, we have an opportunity to better protect women of color, who are hyper-vulnerable to sexual assault and relationship violence. Many states have begun opening up statute of…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 27 Oct 2021

Sexual Assault Statutes of Limitations Further Victimize Women of Color

Almost Half of U.S. States Now Allow Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Sue

Maine has joined two dozen states across the nation to reform the statute of limitations, the time in which a person legally has a right to file a lawsuit, pertaining to child sex abuse. States are changing their laws to significantly increase the time during…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 3 Sep 2021

Almost Half of U.S. States Now Allow Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse to Sue

USA Gymnastics & USOPC Agree to $425 Million Settlement for Survivors of Larry Nassar’s Abuse

Mick Grewal discusses the plan that would create policies to help prevent sexual abuse – and provide $425 Million for Survivors. The Survivors Committee, which is a court-appointed committee that represents survivors of Larry Nassar’s sexual abuse, reached an agreement with USAG on a settlement…

By Mick S. Grewal Sr

/ 3 Sep 2021

USA Gymnastics & USOPC Agree to $425 Million Settlement for Survivors of Larry Nassar’s Abuse

Grewal Law Heads to New York for R. Kelly Trial

Leon Walsh, who is representing a survivor of R. Kelly’s sexual abuse, gives an overview of the government’s case against R. Kelly. The R. Kelly trial is underway. A jury was selected this week and opening statements are set to begin on July 18th…

By Leon M. Walsh, Jr.

/ 17 Aug 2021

Grewal Law Heads to New York for R. Kelly Trial

Images of Child Sexual Abuse Will be Reported by Apple

Apple announced that it will use algorithms to search and identify images of child sexual abuse on its users’ phones. The new policy was announced in partnership with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The new process will scan images on user devices…

By Kelly McClintock

/ 10 Aug 2021

Images of Child Sexual Abuse Will be Reported by Apple