Abuse

Guam Caregiver Convicted in High-Profile Abuse Case Involving Autistic Woman

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Hagåtña, Guam – After just 15 minutes of deliberation, a jury convicted Peter Vonschimpf on charges of attempted fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and abuse of an incompetent person, both misdemeanors, according to the Attorney General of Guam’s office. Vonschimpf was acquitted of the more severe charges of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct as a second-degree felony, along with a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. The trial revolved around Vonschimpf’s actions concerning a non-verbal 25-year-old woman with autism who was under his care. Prosecutors presented a disturbing scene described by the victim’s mother, who … Read more

Maine Man Faces Trial in the Death of 2-Month-Old Daughter, Alleging Violent Abuse

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Auburn, Maine — The trial for a man from Buckfield accused of fatally injuring his two-month-old daughter in July 2020 is set to commence with jury selection on Thursday. Trevor Averill stands charged with both depraved indifference murder and manslaughter, to which he has entered a plea of not guilty. The incident unfolded on July 22, 2020, when emergency services were summoned to a residence on North Parish Road in Turner following a distress call about a child choking. Prosecutors contend that the infant, Harper Averill, suffered critical injuries due to being shaken by her … Read more

Trump Seeks Full Appeals Court Review After Jury Finds Him Liable in E. Jean Carroll Sexual Abuse Case

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New York – In a significant legal move, President-elect Donald Trump submitted an appeal to the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, requesting a full court hearing. This action follows a recent decision by a three-judge panel that upheld a guilty verdict against him. Trump was found liable in a high-profile case involving accusations of sexual abuse made by writer E. Jean Carroll dating back to the mid-1990s. The initial verdict, delivered by a New York jury in 2023, commanded Trump to compensate Carroll with a $5 million judgment for her allegations of abuse that … Read more

Jury Delivers Historic $360 Million Award in Groundbreaking Sexual Abuse Case

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In a groundbreaking legal decision out of Los Angeles, California, a jury has awarded $360 million to victims of sexual abuse in what is becoming one of the most significant punitive reckonings for such offenses in recent history. This sum marks a noteworthy precedent in the fight against sexual misconduct, particularly within industries and institutions previously marred with allegations. The case centered around allegations that had been simmering for years, culminating in a trial that captured national attention. The victims, whose identities remain protected, collectively accused a prominent individual of prolonged sexual abuse. Their testimonies … Read more