Assault

Controversial Legacy: Former IU Team Doctor’s Death Fuels Ongoing Lawsuit Over Sexual Assault Allegations

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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — The recent passing of Brad Bomba, a former team physician at Indiana University, has cast a shadow over ongoing allegations of sexual assault made by former athletes. Bomba, who died Thursday at the age of 89, had a storied career both as an athlete and later as a physician for the university’s sports teams. A star on the football field, Bomba played for the Hoosiers from 1954 to 1956, finishing as the leading receiver each season. His contributions earned him induction into the IU Athletics Hall of Fame in 1994 and the … Read more

Garth Brooks’ Lawsuit Against Former Hairdresser Dismissed as Moot; Allegations of Assault Shift to California Court

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JACKSON, Miss. — A motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by country music star Garth Brooks against his former hairdresser has been rendered moot by a federal judge. Brooks initiated the lawsuit in September 2022 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi to prevent the woman from disclosing allegations of rape and sexual assault that she claims occurred years prior. The woman, referred to only as Jane Roe, subsequently lodged her own complaint in California. This document includes her accusations against Brooks and was shifted to the U.S. District Court for … Read more

Bergen County Jury Awards $14 Million to Survivors of Doctor’s Sexual Assault in Landmark Ruling

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HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Bergen County jury has awarded $14 million to three women who were sexually assaulted by their former doctor, bringing attention to the ongoing issues of abuse in medical settings. The case was highlighted in a recent investigative report. Attorney Kate Carballo, who represented the plaintiffs, expressed her gratitude as the verdicts were announced. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the courtroom. We truly felt that we had our day in court,” Carballo said, noting the emotional connection between the jury and the victims. The plaintiffs detailed their harrowing experiences at the … Read more

Justice Served: Tarrant Jury Delivers Four Life Sentences for Disturbing Kidnapping and Assault Case

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A Tarrant County jury has handed down four life sentences to a 45-year-old man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young girl. The verdict concludes a harrowing case that has drawn considerable attention due to the nature of the crimes. During the trial, evidence revealed that the defendant abducted a girl from a residential area in December 2020. Prosecutors described the assault as a horrifying violation that left lasting impacts on the victim. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching their decision, expressing concern for the lasting consequences faced … Read more