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Ricardo Gonzalez served as a deacon affiliated with the Archdiocese of Boston, working at two parish communities in East Boston. His role gave him access to children and their families in a setting of institutional trust.
On March 11, 2015, Gonzalez pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting three children between the ages of 12 and 14. The abuse occurred during the 1990s at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and Our Lady of Assumption Parish in East Boston. The charges to which he pleaded guilty included rape, indecent assault and battery of a child under 14, and unlawful dissemination of material harmful to minors.
Following his guilty plea, Gonzalez was sentenced to four years in prison followed by five years of probation. Criminal accountability was not the only avenue pursued. At least two male survivors who were abused as boys by Gonzalez later received financial settlements in connection with the harm they suffered.
With decades of dedicated advocacy, we have held abusers and institutions accountable, helping survivors secure justice and the resources to move forward.
For over two decades, we have focused solely on advocating for survivors, combining legal skill with compassion to guide them toward justice and healing.
We are honored to have guided thousands of survivors through the legal process, offering support, advocacy, and the resources they need to reclaim their lives.
The criminal prosecution of Deacon Ricardo Gonzalez resulted in a prison sentence, probation, and a public record of accountability. For survivors, that criminal process was one part of a broader path forward.
Civil litigation has also provided at least two survivors with financial recognition of the harm they endured. For others who experienced abuse by Gonzalez or within similar institutional settings, civil litigation may offer a potential path toward acknowledgment and financial recovery. Outcomes vary depending on the specific circumstances of each case, including applicable statutes of limitations.
Massachusetts law may provide survivors with legal recourse against both individual abusers and institutions for alleged failures in supervision and protection. If you believe you were harmed, consulting with an attorney can help you understand what options may be available to you.
Herman Law represents survivors of institutional sexual abuse. If you or someone you know may have been sexually abused by Deacon Ricardo Gonzalez or by others within the Archdiocese of Boston, we encourage you to reach out for a confidential consultation.
Every survivor deserves compassion and acknowledgment. This video explains how civil law empowers individuals harmed by clergy abuse to pursue accountability and closure. Justice extends beyond courtrooms; it allows survivors to reclaim their voice and aids them on their healing journey. Survivors across Massachusetts continue proving that truth carries strength and healing begins with being heard.
Our experienced and compassionate team of attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and support staff have extensive training in working with sexual abuse victims.
These cases are complex; however, our team are experts in these types of cases and will diligently ensure our clients are compensated for full and fair value. We always do our best to help our clients heal by giving them a voice
and helping them seek a measure of justice.
Massachusetts Disclaimer:Herman Law has a multistate practice representing victims of sexual abuse in civil cases. A Herman Law attorney is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts. Each case is different, and results in prior cases do not assure a similar outcome in future cases. If there is no recovery, no fees or expenses will be charged. Attorney Advertising by Jenny Rossman.
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