Abuse

Blair County Couple Faces Jury Over Alarming Child Abuse Charges in Joint Trial

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HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pa. — A jury was formed on Monday to deliberate on several serious child sexual abuse charges filed against a couple from Blair County. William John Stonebraker, 55, and Marie Louis Stonebraker, 43, are set to face a joint jury trial beginning October 14 at the local courthouse. The couple is up against multiple felony charges across two separate cases each, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a minor, corruption of minors, endangering the welfare of children, and aggravated indecent assault. Despite the severity of the allegations, both individuals remain out on bail as … Read more

"Lawsuit Unveils Allegations of Severe Sexual Abuse and Negligence at Pennsylvania Women’s Prison"

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Williamsport, Pa. — A lawsuit filed in March by Krista Crabtree, a former inmate at the State Correctional Institute at Muncy, alleges that she was sexually assaulted by a shop teacher and that the prison environment fostered a culture of abuse that made such incidents possible. Crabtree’s lawsuit names seven defendants, including the estate of Michael Anthony “Tony” Wright, who was the building trades and custodial maintenance teacher at the facility until his retirement on April 13, 2023. Notably, Wright passed away just three days after his retirement and three days after the last alleged … Read more

Historic Trial Set to Unveil Allegations of Sexual Abuse at Elite New Jersey Prep School

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Morristown, New Jersey — Delbarton School, a prestigious all-boys Catholic preparatory institution, is facing increasing scrutiny as it prepares for a civil trial regarding allegations of sexual abuse involving a former student. The trial, stemming from a lawsuit filed by a former pupil known by the initials T.M., is scheduled to commence on September 2 in Morris County Superior Court. T.M., who claims he was sexually assaulted by the Rev. Richard Lott when he was just 15 years old, alleges that the Benedictine order’s leadership was complicit in enabling the misconduct. The lawsuit targets Delbarton … Read more

Legal Action Taken Against Ex-WA Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz Over Alleged Abuse Claim Mismanagement

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SEATTLE — A lawsuit has surfaced alleging that former Washington State Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz failed to adequately address claims of abuse within her department. The legal action, which targets Franz directly, brings attention to the handling of sensitive allegations that have ignited public concern. The lawsuit stemmed from incidents involving a former employee who alleged they were subjected to harassment and discrimination. The plaintiff contends that under Franz’s leadership, appropriate measures were not taken despite multiple reports of misconduct. This situation reflects broader issues related to workplace harassment and the responsibility of leaders to … Read more