Assault

Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice

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NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more

"St. Lawrence County Grand Jury Indicts Four in Drug and Assault Cases Amid Rising Local Crime"

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CANTON, N.Y. — A St. Lawrence County Grand Jury has indicted several individuals on various charges, including assault and drug possession, as revealed in court documents made public on April 30. Bruce L. Hall, 61, of Gouverneur, faces one count of second-degree assault. He is alleged to have injured another person using a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument around December 5 of the previous year. In a separate case, Bonnie Jeror, 41, of Massena, has been indicted on multiple counts including third-degree and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, along with two counts of … Read more

Mississippi Jury Finds Two Police Officers Guilty of Civil Rights Violations After Custody Assault, Orders $90,000 in Damages

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JACKSON, Miss. — In a significant civil liberties case, two police officers from Pearl, Mississippi, have been found liable for infringing on the constitutional rights of a local man during his detention last year. The federal court verdict, which resulted in a total award of $90,000 in damages, underscores ongoing concerns about police conduct in the United States. The jury in U.S. District Court determined on Thursday that officers Jonathon Welker and Jacob Lang were responsible for physically assaulting Jimmy Anthony, a resident of Rankin County, while he was in their custody. The decision follows … Read more

Ontario Court Declares Mistrial in High-Profile Hockey Canada Sexual Assault Case

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LONDON, Ontario — A judge has declared a mistrial in a high-profile sexual assault case involving former National Hockey League players, disrupting proceedings that had just begun this week at the Ontario Superior Court. The announcement came just two days after the prosecution opened its case against Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dubé, and Cal Foote, who are all accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in 2018. The decision to halt the trial was made by Justice Maria Carroccia after an unspecified issue arose Wednesday. The jury, comprising 11 women and three … Read more