Abuse

Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more

Juvenile Inmate Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

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SALEM, Ore. – A man who was incarcerated as a juvenile in Oregon has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. The lawsuit specifically names former Oregon Youth Authority drug counselor Emily Echtenkamp, who is already facing charges of sexual misconduct related to the alleged abuse. The lawsuit also accuses five other employees of turning a blind eye to the abuse. According to the man’s lawyer, Norah Van Dusen, the allegations assert that Echtenkamp engaged in sexual abuse while the man was in custody, and that … Read more

San Diego’s Shocking Civil Rights Lawsuit: Violent Police Abuse, Withheld Evidence, and a Costly Battle

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San Diego, California – The case of Mickail Myles against the County of San Diego has emerged as one of the most shocking and costly lawsuits in the county’s history. The incident began with a routine traffic stop ten years ago and escalated into allegations of excessive force, racial bias, and a lack of accountability within the San Diego Sheriff’s Department. Myles, who is Black, was pulled over, handcuffed, and beaten by a sheriff’s deputy. The same deputy then unleashed his police dog on Myles, despite other deputies testifying that Myles had been cooperating. In … Read more

Breaking News: Historic $2.5 Billion Settlement Reached for Over 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – In a long-awaited development, a group of over 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse recently reached a historic $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and associated entities. The agreement, which comes after years of suffering and legal battles, marks a significant step towards justice for the survivors. The settlement, one of the largest in U.S. history involving a single organization, was reached as part of the Boy Scouts’ bankruptcy case. This case was filed in 2020 after the organization faced an increasing number of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse … Read more