Assault

"PetSmart Exonerated in Assault Case: Jurors Hold Employee Solely Accountable for Customer Dispute"

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Detroit, Michigan — A federal jury has cleared PetSmart Inc. of liability in a case stemming from a 2020 incident involving a workplace assault. The verdict, delivered on Friday, assigned full responsibility to a store manager for an altercation that left a customer injured and claiming psychological harm. The jury’s decision resulted from a trial that examined a confrontation between the store manager, Krista Aurand, and customer Iza Noor. The incident occurred on November 17, 2020, during a disagreement over the pricing of dog toys at a Chesterfield location. Following about an hour of deliberation, … Read more

Sacramento County Jury Delivers Justice in Child Sexual Assault Case Against Local Man

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A jury in Sacramento County has found a man guilty of sexually assaulting a child younger than 14. The trial focused on the experiences of the young victim, shedding light on a deeply troubling crime that has prompted a strong community response. The case was brought to the court following thorough investigations by local authorities. Prosecutors presented compelling evidence that contributed significantly to the verdict. The identity of the defendant and the specifics surrounding the offense have drawn attention to the ongoing issue of child safety in the area. During the trial, … Read more

Scott Pichon’s Spitting Incident Leads to Misdemeanor Charge as Felony Assault Case is Dropped

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WASHINGTON — A Maryland attorney is facing a misdemeanor charge after federal prosecutors chose to dismiss a felony assault case involving an incident with National Guardsmen. The decision marks a continuation of a trend where more serious charges against individuals accused of assaults on federal officers have been downgraded. Scott Pichon was initially charged with a felony last month after he allegedly spat on members of the National Guard while riding a scooter near Union Station. This week, prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss the felony charge without prejudice, which allows for the possibility of … Read more

Decades-Old Allegations Surface: Mendocino College Professor Faces Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Claims Involving Minors

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UKIAH, Calif. — A legal hearing scheduled for Monday in San Francisco will focus on a civil lawsuit concerning allegations that Jason Davis, a Mendocino College professor, sexually assaulted two underage girls while he worked as a substitute teacher at the San Francisco Waldorf High School over two decades ago. The case has drawn considerable attention as it details accusations from two plaintiffs, identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2. Davis, who also worked as a tutor for the One Smart Kid service, is accused of abusing his authority to … Read more