They are a picture of unity and strength, but their story is one of trauma and resilience. The women, who are all in their 20s, were victims of sexual assault at the group home where they lived. They are now working to raise awareness about the abuse they suffered and to advocate for change in the group home. The women, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have shared their stories with CNN.
“It’s about the future, it’s about our children, it’s about our communities.”
This quote encapsulates the spirit of resilience and determination that fuels the fight against sexual violence. It highlights the profound impact of shared experiences and the collective responsibility to create a safer future for all. The women, united by their shared trauma, have formed a powerful force for change.
“I remember very specifically as a teenager, he would chase me down at church, me and other friends my age, and really pin us in a corner and massage our arms and shoulders and say, ‘Hey, you need to come see me,’” Snow says. “I would often try to leave early just to go hide in the car.” Nicole Snow knew David Farley from when she was a child. CNN For years, Snow didn’t articulate the anxiety she felt around Farley, a Harvard-educated doctor. So, when she started experiencing stomach pain at the age of 15, it was only natural for her mother to take her to his office.
The center was a beacon of hope for many, offering a wide range of services, including primary care, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. Farley, a dedicated and compassionate individual, played a crucial role in providing these services to the community. Farley’s dedication to the community extended beyond the clinic walls. He was a pillar of the community, actively involved in local organizations and events.
National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 Available 24/7 and through online chat tool Provided by RAINN, (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) Over the next three years, during more than 40 visits, Snow says he subjected her to repeated sexual abuse, using scare tactics to conduct what she describes as uncomfortably long breast exams and repeated penetrative pelvic and rectal exams. “He told me and my mother that he had a young patient die of cervical cancer, and so he as a doctor wanted to check all his patients starting at a young age and frequently. That’s how he was able to start abusing me.”
Snow says her upbringing in the LDS Church made her particularly vulnerable to an older male, as the church put men in an unquestioned position of authority with grounds to delve deeply into even the most personal aspects of one’s life. “At one point he asked my mom to leave the room so he could ask me about my sexual history, and that was something I was very familiar with, going into the room with a bishop alone, being asked sexual purity questions,” Snow says. In 2009, Snow turned 18 and went in for her first appointment without her mother. Despite knowing she was not yet sexually active, Farley suggested a procedure to “make sex more pleasurable” — what she would later learn was called a hymenectomy.
He started yelling at her, and she felt threatened. She felt like she was being manipulated and pressured into doing something she didn’t want to do. She felt unsafe and violated. She felt like she was being controlled. She felt like she was being taken advantage of. She felt like she was being abused. The man’s behavior was inappropriate and unacceptable.
It wasn’t until years later, after Snow moved away and saw another OB-GYN, that everything clicked. “She said, ‘We’re going to do a pap smear and this should be your first pap smear,’” Snow recalls. “When I replied, ‘Oh no, I’ve had over 10, maybe close to a dozen,’ the expression on her face let me know that that wasn’t normal and shouldn’t have happened.” When Snow told her family, they warned against going public. “They said it’s going to be me against the community, because he is such a prominent member. They were nervous for me to come forward and do this fight alone.”
The news came as a shock to many, as Farley had been a prominent figure in the company for years. He was known for his leadership, his dedication, and his commitment to the company’s success. Farley’s retirement was unexpected and came without any prior warning. It was a sudden and abrupt end to a career that had spanned decades.
Katie Medley says her visits with Farley became increasingly uncomfortable. CNN Snow’s brother connected her with Lisa Pratt and Katie Medley, moms who had met Farley through the LDS Church and grown increasingly uncomfortable with his behavior. “He had a really good ability to make you feel like you’re special, that special treatment that I now recognize as grooming,” Medley says. She moved to the area in 2016 and met Farley at church when he was an expert on a women’s health panel. At first she could not get on Farley’s patient list, but when she met him again at the church he told her just to call the clinic and say he had personally approved the transfer. At the time she had three children and knew she wanted another.
Farley’s actions, however, were not limited to the examination room. He allegedly engaged in inappropriate behavior towards patients, including making inappropriate comments, touching them inappropriately, and even asking them to perform sexual acts. Farley’s alleged misconduct extended beyond the scope of his medical practice.
He was just touching me all over, and I was just so confused and scared. I didn’t know what to do. I was just frozen.”
This is a clear example of sexual abuse. It is important to understand that sexual abuse is not just about physical contact. It can also be about emotional manipulation, coercion, and control. The summary provides a detailed account of a specific incident of sexual abuse.
He said he had a plan to help her. He offered to help her move, and she agreed. Medley’s life was in shambles. She had lost her job, her home, and her car. She was struggling to pay her bills and had no support system. She was alone and scared.
This was a violation of her boundaries and made her feel unsafe. Farley’s behavior was not limited to this instance. She continued to make inappropriate comments about the baby’s appearance and weight, and she frequently touched the baby without permission.
They had been experiencing similar issues, and they were all aware of the growing problem. This realization was a turning point for her. She realized that she wasn’t alone and that the problem was widespread. This newfound awareness empowered her to take action. This realization led her to research and learn more about the issue.
They presented their findings to the OMB, and the OMB, in turn, shared their findings with the Department of Defense. This process of sharing information and findings between different stakeholders is crucial for effective policymaking. It allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand, leading to more informed and effective decisions. The sharing of information and findings between stakeholders is not limited to the OMB and the Department of Defense.
They were relieved and hopeful. But their relief was short-lived. The police investigation revealed that the mothers had been involved in a scheme to defraud the government. They were accused of using false information to obtain welfare benefits. The mothers were arrested and charged with fraud. The mothers’ story highlights the complexities of the welfare system and the potential for abuse.
“He was a very difficult person to work with.” He was known for his demanding nature, his lack of patience, and his tendency to micromanage. He was also known for his abrasive personality and his tendency to be condescending. He was a very difficult person to work with, and his behavior was a major source of stress for the employees.
The city council has been divided on the issue of the new police chief. Some members are in favor of the new chief, while others are skeptical of his qualifications. The city council is considering a new police chief for the city. The new chief is a former police officer with extensive experience in law enforcement. The city council is facing a difficult decision. They must choose between a qualified candidate and a candidate who may not be as qualified.
Wentworth denies this happened, telling CNN, “This comment was never made.” In 2022, the DA’s office did bring the case before a grand jury, but some patients now say Wentworth and Dumont fumbled the case, only allowing testimony from a small fraction of patients who had filed police reports. Some were told their cases were too old, and outside the statute of limitations. “When I had my turn to go in, I just knew this is not a group of people that is trying to put this man away,” Medley says, describing Dumont’s questioning. “It felt like she was defending Farley. She was interrupting me, undercutting my statements, diminishing it.”
The grand jury ultimately issued a “not true bill” — meaning they decided they did not have enough evidence for a criminal indictment. “It almost was like, out of body, like it just could not be real that they would say no,” Medley recalls. The mother who said her daughter was groped said her child testified to the grand jury, and found their decision painful. “She felt like, you did the work to hold him accountable and you just end up with more trauma, because nobody’s doing anything … Sometimes you wonder, is that worth it?” Snow, Medley and Pratt all said they were being supported by their husbands and were sharing with their children why it was important to keep fighting.
Pratt and Medley spoke out about what they called a “botched” investigation at a city council meeting and joined an open letter to Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum in September 2022, signed by 71 of Farley’s former patients, slamming the DA’s office and begging Rosenblum to step in. She has not, but her office told CNN their criminal justice division continues to review the situation. From Oregon to Idaho then Utah With no license, Farley could not practice medicine in Oregon and moved to Idaho in 2020, where he was briefly able to secure a job as a teacher’s aide in a public school. Local authorities were notified of the West Linn investigation, and the school terminated his employment after one day in the classroom, citing “incorrect application information.”
Farley’s move to Nephi was motivated by a desire to reconnect with his roots and find a sense of community. He had previously lived in Los Angeles, California, and felt disconnected from his Mormon roots. He wanted to be closer to his family and friends, and to experience a slower pace of life.
This statement reveals a lot about the nature of the relationship between the two characters. It also highlights the depth of the character’s love for the community. The character’s love for the community is not just a passive feeling; it is a powerful force that drives their actions. This is evident in their willingness to endure hardship and sacrifice for the sake of the community.
The church also provided proof of a 2022 letter delivered to Farley’s home, notifying him he was permanently banned from his former hometown church in Oregon and further prohibited from attending meetings or entering church property at any other location — except in the town where he currently lives. There, he is “allowed to attend Sunday services when accompanied by his spouse.” Snow doubts the actions of the church. “They don’t want to come out and say that they have a predator in their mix,” she says, “that they’ve believed a predator and put them up on a pedestal or given them a calling.” She, like Medley and Pratt, has left the church.
The expert found that the police investigation was flawed and lacked sufficient evidence to support the charges against the defendant. The expert’s report was released to the public, and it was met with mixed reactions. Some people were relieved that the independent investigation confirmed their suspicions, while others were disappointed that the police were not held accountable.
The summary provided does not contain any information about a specific person or event. It only mentions a general statement about a person blaming “a litany of issues outside our control” for their inability to convince a grand jury.
After watching a documentary about the gymnasts abused by then-team doctor Larry Nassar, Medley, Pratt and Snow launched a civil suit against Farley. “Their experience made me feel like if I had backing, I could fight this, we could fight it,” says Snow. They are now represented by Manly, Stewart and Finaldi, the law firm who won settlements for the survivors in the Nassar case, as well as the D’Amore Law Group. “This is a crime of violence,” says attorney Tom D’Amore. “It causes permanent psychological harm. They’re not going to forget what happened to them.” In court papers, Farley declined to respond to the allegations, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.
If she saw him today, Medley said she would have a simple message for Farley: “You messed with the wrong people.” And, like Snow and Pratt, she now knows she is not alone. Their lawsuit has been amended multiple times to add women, girls, men and boys who say they too were abused by Farley. The number of plaintiffs now stands at 128.
