Category: Sexual Misconduct

Written by Christa Motley

Starfish Recovery owners leave multi-year trail of denial, deflection and threats

Last winter, Melissa saw a notification on her daughter Elizabeth’s email account: a $50 payment from Starfish Recovery. When asked about her involvement with Starfish, Elizabeth divulged that Frank Bellanger — owner and CEO of the Richmond recovery housing company — had been paying her for “content.” At the time, Elizabeth was in and out […]

Written by Christa Motley

‘He’s in his own harem’: Inside the taxpayer-funded sober home of a Virginia senator’s brother

At Lotus Recovery RVA, sober home residents allege sexual harassment and abuse of power by the brother of Virginia Senator Lamont Bagby, a VARR ally.

Written by Christa Motley

He loved the women’s house ‘for all the wrong reasons’: Former female residents describe Starfish Recovery & Wellness under Frank Bellanger’s control

Former female residents of Starfish Recovery & Wellness allege sexual misconduct by CEO Frank Bellanger.