Assault

Local Attorney Dubbed ‘Dopest Lawyer in Town’ Faces Serious Charges of Sexual Assault and Family Violence

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San Antonio, Texas — A local attorney, who branded himself as the “dopest lawyer in town,” has been arrested on multiple charges, including felony sexual assault and family violence, authorities announced. The lawyer, whose self-promotion previously attracted attention online, was taken into custody earlier this week. His arrest followed allegations of sexual misconduct and related violent offenses, details of which were outlined in a press statement by local law enforcement. Authorities stated that the charges stem from multiple incidents, signaling a pattern of behavior that spurred them to take swift action. According to police reports, … Read more

Jury Grants $2 Million to Victim in Sexual Assault Case against Ex-Officer

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $2 million in damages to a woman who was sexually assaulted by a former Kansas City police officer, further spotlighting issues of misconduct within law enforcement ranks. The ruling came after a distressing revelation that the officer utilized his position to coerce and assault the woman during an incident that has left enduring scars. The court found that the actions of the ex-officer, who has since been removed from the police force, not only breached the trust placed in law enforcement but also inflicted profound emotional … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Victim of Sexual Assault by Ex-Cop Turned Therapist

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St. Louis, MO – A Missouri woman has won a $2.135 million lawsuit against her former therapist, a St. Charles County professional counselor who previously served as a law enforcement officer in Lincoln County. The therapist was accused of sexually assaulting her during what were supposed to be therapeutic sessions, beginning with inappropriate physical contact and escalating to sexual relations. The St. Louis County jury’s verdict followed a three-day trial concluding in mid-June, which resulted in the large award that included $1 million in punitive damages spread over three counts of negligence. The complaint detailed … Read more

Comanche County Court to Address Case Backlog with High-Profile Trials Including Shooting and Assault Charges

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LAWTON, Okla. – Comanche County is set to commence its third felony jury docket of the year on Monday, featuring a high-profile case against Christopher Adam East, a man accused of shooting into an occupied mobile home in 2021. The county has organized four extended dockets this year to tackle a significant backlog of cases. East, 33, who goes by aliases including “D-Town,” “Dallas,” and “D-Boy,” faces serious charges including felony discharging a firearm into a dwelling and use of a vehicle in the discharge of a weapon. Additionally, East is charged with possession of … Read more