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Sexual Assault Case Update: Defense Lawyers Reviewing Evidence and Question Police Handling

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London, Ontario – Lawyers representing five members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors team appeared in court for the first time last Monday to face sexual assault charges related to an incident that occurred in June 2018. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 30, leaving a 12-week gap between appearances. Legal experts and defense attorneys have provided their insights on what to expect in the proceedings and have also commented on the recent public statement made by the London Police Service. Sam Goldstein, a criminal defense attorney based in Toronto with experience in sexual … Read more

Belmont County Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Devastating Childhood Rape

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BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio—A 70-year-old man from St. Clairsville, Ohio, was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday for the rape of a young girl throughout her entire childhood. Michael May had pleaded guilty to one count of rape back in January. The judge presiding over the case, Chris Berhalter, had some strong words for May during the sentencing hearing. While on the surface May appeared to be an active member of his church with no criminal record, Judge Berhalter described him as a monster who took advantage of a child’s trust for his own … Read more

Former Student Sues North Carolina Wilderness Camp Over Sexual Assault Allegations and Neglect

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LAKE TOXAWAY, North Carolina – A former student of a wilderness camp in North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the program, alleging that staff members ignored her claims of sexual assault and failed to provide basic necessities during her time there in 2016. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, accuses Trails Carolina of creating an environment where troubled children are sexually assaulted and of neglecting to provide adequate care and shelter for the children in their custody. This comes just days after the death of … Read more

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Man for Endangering Airborne First Responders by Aiming Laser Pointer at Spokane County Aircraft

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Spokane, Washington – A man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for pointing a laser pointer at a Spokane County Sheriff’s aircraft and Life Flight helicopter. The incident occurred on October 13, 2023, when the suspect, Johnny R. Blackstock, allegedly shone a laser pointer at the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Air One helicopter during a routine patrol. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Washington emphasized the gravity of pointing lasers at aircraft, stating that such actions could have life-threatening consequences. Law enforcement officials, as well as first responders involved in … Read more