EspañolMGT Insurance Owner Marcello Tagliente Charged With Sexual Battery of His Students In Glendale
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA (October 10, 2023) – Marcello Tagliente, who owns MGT Insurance in Glendale, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually battering his students.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that at least some of the abuse took place at MGT Insurance. Police officials are saying that Marcello Tagliente has been under investigation since 2020.
The investigation came after police received multiple reports of sexual battery at his business. Prosecutors are saying that the defendant allegedly lured victims under the guise of assisting them with preparation for exams.
Marcello Tagliente was formally charged with sexual battery last week and has been released on bond. Authorities believe that there may be additional victims.
Liability For Glendale Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse is far more common than many people may realize. Women are particularly at risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Over half of women and almost 1 in 3 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetimes. One in 4 women and about 1 in 26 men have experienced completed or attempted rape.” There are a number of steps that communities can take in order to help reduce instances of sexual violence.
- Schools should promote social norms against sexual violence.
- Parents should teach healthy, safe dating and intimate relationship skills.
- Counties and state agencies should create victim-centered services.
It is illegal for any person to engage in sexual battery. Pursuant to California Penal Code 243.4, “Any person who touches an intimate part of another person while that person is unlawfully restrained by the accused or an accomplice, and if the touching is against the will of the person touched and is for the purpose of sexual arousal, sexual gratification, or sexual abuse, is guilty of sexual battery.” Any person that commits sexual battery may face criminal and civil prosecution.
A business may also be liable for the sexual battery committed by one of their employees. Businesses have a legal obligation to protect customers from foreseeable sources of harm. When a business has actual or constructive notice that an employee poses a risk of harm to customers, it must take action. For example, a business may have known that a certain employee has been the subject of numerous sexual battery claims and nonetheless failed to act. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any instance of sexual battery.
- A police report of the incident should be created.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- An experienced sexual abuse attorney should be contacted.
Sexual abuse is one of the most harmful and destructive things that most people will ever go through. It can leave victims more susceptible to chronic health conditions. Abuse victims also tend to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder. Any person that is sexually abused at a California business may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim. A sexual abuse attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Sexual Abuse At MGT Insurance In Glendale
We at the Carrillo Law Firm, LLP extend our best wishes to all of the people who may have been harmed by the actions of Marcello Tagliente. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. The allegations that have come out thus far remain deeply disturbing.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed by sexual abuse in Los Angeles County? Our team of sexual abuse attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting victims of sexual abuse the justice and support that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 626-799-9375.
