Detectives arrested Gary Spencer Jimenez Jr., 23, under the accusation of sexually abusing a child at Folsom Middle School, according to authorities. Jimenez was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a child younger than 14 years old, oral copulation by force or fear of bodily injury, and a lewd act on a child younger than 14 years old using force, violence, or duress, according to the police department.
Jimenez, of Folsom, worked as a special education teacher aide with the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. The incident allegedly occurred on August 31, 2023 at the middle school. Allegedly, officials with the school district notified police of an incident reported on campus. The authorities then determined that Jimenez had sexually abused a child.
Detectives stated that Jimenez was employed through a temp agency during the final months of the previous school year; he had also been placed at Oak Chan Elementary School through the temp agency. Detectives believe that Jimenez may have been temporary employed at other school districts, although this has not been confirmed.
Jimenez was arrested on a warrant and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail with a $1.4 million bail.
The authorities are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as soon as possible.
Unfortunately, sexual abuse continues to be a major problem in schools in our nation. School districts have consistently failed to keep students safe. If your child was sexually abused at school – or if you were sexually abused as a child at a school – it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. You could have grounds to file a lawsuit.
For more information regarding the legal options available to you, we recommend that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need to pursue a child sex abuse claim and fight for the right to compensation.
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The Effects of Sexual Abuse in Children
Without a doubt, sexual abuse can have lasting physical, mental, and emotional effects on victims. Children who suffered sexual abuse in schools can experience some of the following:
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies (which can pose additional health risks)
- Injuries to genitals
- Injuries to reproductive organs
- Lacerations
- Fractures
- Scrapes and bruises
- Post-traumatic stress
- Panic
- Anxiety
- Depression
Even when the physical effects of sex abuse are gone, the mental and emotional effects can persist. In many cases, victims can suffer with the mental and emotional effects of sexual abuse for the rest of their lives.
If you or your child suffered sex abuse at a school, it is important that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Can I Sue for Child Sex Abuse at a School?
Yes – this is because schools (and the districts) have a duty to keep all students safe. A major part of keeping students safe is ensuring that keep all students safe. A major part of keeping students safe is ensuring that all staff goes through the appropriate hiring process, training, and (once hired) supervision. What does this all mean? All prospective school employees must be subjected to the appropriate background checks. In fact, even after being hired, employees should be subjected to recurring background checks. In addition, it is important that all employees have the necessary training, including training on how to respond if a student is showing signs of abuse. Schools must also have a clear policy on how they handle sexual abuse allegations. They must also be able to effectively supervise staff and student interactions (usually by having cameras in hallways, classrooms, etc.). When a school district fails to ensure that staff does not pose a risk to students, they can be held accountable for any resulting harm.
What about staff hired through temp agencies? Districts work directly with temp agencies expecting that all staff has clear background checks, is trained to work with students, and will not pose a risk to students on campus. However, some temp agencies fail to do their due diligence during the hiring process, so temp employees that should have never been hired end up working at schools. In these cases, the temp agency can be held accountable for resulting harm.
What if the school district previously had issues with the temp agency? If the school district was aware that the temp agency was sending unqualified workers but they continued to work with them, both the school district and the temp agency could be liable and could be sued.
For more information about your right to sue, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to help you understand the legal options available to you.
Compensation Available for Child Sex Abuse Cases at Schools
Can I recover compensation for my child sex abuse case? Yes – you could be entitled to receive compensation. Although every claim is different, you could ultimately recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost income
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of consortium
- Funeral/burial costs
- Treble damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
Each case is different, so you may not be eligible for some of the compensation listed above. For example, treble damages will only be available in cases where the sexual abuse was covered up (or there was a coverup attempt).
Here at our law firm, we understand that you might have many questions about your potential recovery. How much compensation can I be awarded for my child sexual abuse case against a school? What type of compensation is available for my child sex abuse case? What is the average value of child sex abuse claims against school districts? How long will it take to get a settlement for my child sex abuse claims? If you are looking for answers to these questions, we recommend that you seek legal assistance with the experts here at our law firm as soon as possible. Our lawyers are more than ready to handle your school child sex abuse case and help you recover the maximum recovery available.
How Long Do I Have to Sue for Child Sex Abuse?
Victims of child sex abuse have until the age of 40 – or 22 years after turning 18 – to file their claims. This might seem like more than enough time to file a claim. Still, we urge all victims to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. What if I want to sue on my child’s behalf? Parents can sue for the sex abuse that their child suffered. Contact us today to ensure that you have a thorough understanding of the total length of time that you have to file your claim.
Contact the Normandie Law Firm Today
We understand that it can be difficult to even think about pursuing a sexual abuse claim. This can be even more difficult for victims of child sex abuse. If you or your child were sexually abused at Folsom Middle School or any other middle school, we urge you to seek legal assistance as soon as possible. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our legal team is committed to getting victims of child sex abuse justice. Our child sex abuse lawyers are compassionate and ready to go above it all to fight for the rights of victims and their families to ensure that they are compensated. If you are ready to speak with an attorney, contact us today.
We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our child sex abuse lawyers will be available to answer all questions and address all concerns – ensuring that you have access to all the information that you need to begin or continue your sexual abuse claim against a school, school district, or even a temp agency. To benefit from these free legal services, contact us today.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee, meaning that our clients will never be required to pay any upfront legal fees to speak with our lawyers. In addition, our team works on contingency, so our clients will not have to pay anything unless their claims are successful. If you do not win, you will not be required to pay any legal fees.
If you are ready to speak with our California child sex abuse lawsuit lawyers, contact us today!
