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Credibly Accused Monk Father Richard Eckroth Dead

This past week, retired St. John’s priest Richard Eckroth died. He had been living at St. John’s Abbey for years. He was the subject of a lawsuit that we started last year and has a long history of predatory conduct. The number of kids Eckroth…

By Mike Bryant

/ 30 May 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two : Find Justice

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. The law has allowed for survivors to finally…

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 May 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two : Court Involvement

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. The suits have allowed for court involvement and…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 May 2015

Trial of Former Monk Fran Hoefgen Concludes In Dakota County

The trial of Former St Johns Monk Fran Hoefgen goes to closing arguments on Tuesday at the Dakota County courthouse. The jury will then deliberate concerning allegations of a former alter boy. A very interesting act in the trial happened last week when An…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 May 2015

Minnesota Child Victims Act Year Two: The Numbers

The Minneapolis Tribune took time to look at the second anniversary to look at how it is going. The story was interesting for its overview, but there are areas that are worth looking at a little closer. The headlines of the story were interesting. In…

By Mike Bryant

/ 24 May 2015

Doe 2 vs St. John’s Abbey Press Conference 4-28-15

Today’s Press Conference: It was a honor to stand with Troy and hear his message of hope, redemption and justice. Other information from the Press Conference: http://www.andersonadvocates.com/Posts/News-or-Event/1981/Doe-2-Fr-Allen-Tarlton-Settlement-Information.aspx Abuse of children and the contin

By Mike Bryant

/ 28 Apr 2015

Announce Settlement of Civil Lawsuit against St. John’s Abbey and Fr. Allen Tarlton

Media Advisory April 27, 2015 Jeff Anderson and Doe 2 Will Stand Together Tuesday and Announce Settlement of Civil Lawsuit against St. John’s Abbey and Fr. Allen Tarlton Breakthrough settlement, modeled after Doe 1 v. Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis settlement, requires St. John’s…

By Mike Bryant

/ 27 Apr 2015

It Is Time For Prom Night : Be Safe

Each year we hear of proms and then it will be graduations. It means parties and fun, but keep in mind the dangers of drinking and driving. First, it’s illegal to be drinking before you’re 21. If you are caught, the loss of license is…

By Mike Bryant

/ 26 Apr 2015

Spring Break a Time to be Safe

Even though the weather is great here, thousands of collage students use spring break to get away from the North and head to some place South. Some stay in the country and hit places like Florida and Texas, while others head out of the country…

By Mike Bryant

/ 17 Mar 2015

Those in Grief After a Death

We work with a lot of people who have been injured in a number of different ways. The most heartbreaking cases are meeting with family members after a death. We are talking about very important things, but I totally understand how hollow some of it…

By Mike Bryant

/ 6 Jan 2015

There Should Be No DUI’s this WEEK in St Cloud

There is absolutely no reason for a dui in St Cloud this week. Call Yellow Cab or Orange Cab and get a free safe ride home. 251- 5050 From The Radio Ad: We want your new year to begin on a happy and positive note…not…

By Mike Bryant

/ 1 Jan 2015

2015 New Years Resolutions: Stop Drinking And Driving!

As highway death statistics in Minnesota continue to stay steady they still remain high for alcohol related crashes. The safest way to prevent this is to simply not drink and drive. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has provided a number of safety tips that…

By Mike Bryant

/ 31 Dec 2014