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Clinton County Jury Delivers Swift Justice: Kenneth Yerger Found Guilty on 56 Counts of Child Sexual Abuse

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LOCK HAVEN, Pa. — A Clinton County jury reached a unanimous verdict on Friday, finding Kenneth Matthew Yerger guilty on all 56 counts against him, including multiple serious charges related to the sexual exploitation of minors. The trial, originally anticipated to last four days, concluded earlier than expected after District Attorney Dave Strouse presented the prosecution’s case in a single day. The jury, consisting of six men and six women, deliberated for approximately 90 minutes before delivering the verdict. On Friday morning, both Yerger and his wife testified in his defense, followed by closing arguments, … Read more

Hawaii Restaurant Chef Faces $3.15 Million Verdict After Allegations of Brutal Workplace Abuse

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HONOLULU — A former sous chef at Margotto, a prominent restaurant in Ala Moana, has won a $3.15 million verdict against the restaurant’s owner following allegations of physical abuse by the head chef. The lawsuit revealed claims that Andrew Debellis, 23, endured repeated assaults at the hands of chef Yohei Yagishita, undermining his aspirations to master traditional sushi cuisine. Debellis moved to Honolulu with ambitions of becoming a skilled sushi chef but instead found himself in a distressing work environment. In the lawsuit, he described instances where Yagishita allegedly punched and slapped him for minor … Read more

Sean "Diddy" Combs Faces Federal Sex Trafficking Trial Amidst Allegations of Decades-Long Abuse

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NEW YORK — Jury selection began Monday in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, marking a significant moment in the hip-hop mogul’s contentious career. Opening statements and witness testimony are anticipated next week, with the trial expected to last at least eight weeks. During the selection process, multiple potential jurors were briefed on the charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy against Combs by Judge Arun Subramanian. He reminded jurors that Combs has pleaded not guilty and is presumed innocent until proven otherwise. Combs, 55, appeared in court wearing a sweater over … Read more

Historic Jury Award of $1.68 Billion Honors Survivors of James Toback’s Abuse

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse over the course of 35 years. This historic judgment, revealed by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, is among the largest since the #MeToo movement emerged and stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history. The case stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed in Manhattan, which was made possible by a state law allowing survivors to file civil suits for sexual assault, regardless of when the incidents occurred. Attorney Brad Beckworth of … Read more