Convicted Pedophile John Gallienne Pleads Guilty to New Sex Attack Charges

Convicted Pedophile John Gallienne Pleads Guilty to New Sex Assault Charges

On Monday, June 6, John Gallienne, the former organist and choirmaster at St. Georges's Anglican Church in Kingston, pleaded guilty to two more sex assaults on former choirboys, bringing the total number of Gallienne's victims who have secured criminal convictions to 17. First prosecuted in 1990, Gallienne was convicted of abusing 13 boys, some as young as eight, during a 15-year period spanning the 70's and 80's. A few years after, two other victims came forward, one who had been a choir boy in Victoria, B.C., where Gallienne previously worked as a choirmaster.

The latest set of charges were laid when two more former Kingston choirboys finally came forward to the police. These new convictions, dating back 28 and 32 years, demonstrate clearly that it is never too late for victims to seek justice and vindication. We urge anyone else who has been sexually abused by Gallienne, or by any person in a position of trust or authority, to come forward and seek legal advise.

Lerners Has A Proven Track Record Of Helping Abuse Victims Get Full and Fair Compensation

The right to claim compensation through the civil courts is distinct and different from pursuing an abuser through the criminal courts. Our abuse team specializes in assisting victims of assault and abuse to obtain fair compensation through the civil courts.

One of our leading lawyers who specializes in representing abuse and assault victims is Elizabeth Grace. A recognized expert in this area of law, she has followed the recent Gallienne criminal proceedings closely and is very knowledgeable about the case.

If you are a victim of abuse, at the hands of either John Gallienne or any other abuser, and feel it is time to come forward, Elizabeth Grace and our entire abuse team would be honoured to help you tell your story and receive the compensation you deserve.

If you choose Lerners to represent your interests, you are assured that:

• we will treat your situation with respect, compassion and understanding;
• our abuse team is recognized for their established record of success;
• you'll receive a free initial consultation as well as hospital or in-home visits as necessary; and
• we say what we will do and then we do it.

It's Never too Late to Step Forward and Be Heard

If you, as a child, teenager or adult, were sexually assaulted or abused by John Gallienne or any other abuser, we urge you to come forward and seek legal guidance. You can contact our Lerners Office in either London or Toronto and we will put you in touch with a member of our abuse team or, if you prefer, you can contact Elizabeth Grace directly.