Assault

Georgia Judge Refuses to Dismiss Dwight Howard Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Orders Sealing of Explicit Text Messages

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Atlanta, Georgia – A judge in Gwinnett County has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing Dwight Howard, a former NBA player, of sexual assault and battery. The motion was filed by Howard’s lawyers, but Chief Judge Carla E. Brown ruled against it. Additionally, Judge Brown sealed an exhibit that Howard’s lawyers claimed contained explicit text messages. In the lawsuit, filed in July 2023 by Stephen Harper, it is alleged that Howard sexually assaulted Harper at his residence in Georgia on July 19, 2021. Harper also accused Howard of intentionally inflicting emotional distress and … Read more

Elkins Man Convicted on Multiple Counts of Sexual Assault and Abuse: Jury Delivers Guilty Verdict After Two-Day Trial

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ELKINS, West Virginia — Clyde Henry Huffman, a 69-year-old man from Elkins, has been convicted of numerous counts of sexual assault and sexual abuse following a two-day jury trial. The verdict was delivered by the jury in Randolph County Circuit Court, finding Huffman guilty on all 10 counts. The trial was prosecuted by Randolph County Prosecutor Michael Parker and Assistant Prosecutor Chrissy Harper. The charges against Huffman include five counts of first-degree sexual assault and five counts of sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, or custodian. The case was brought to light when a woman … Read more

Lawsuit Filed Against North Carolina Wilderness Therapy Camp Trails Carolina Over Allegations of Sexual Assault

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Transylvania County, N.C. – A former camper has filed a lawsuit against the wilderness therapy camp Trails Carolina in North Carolina, alleging sexual assault. The camp, located in Lake Toxaway, works with children aged 10 to 17 and charges up to $715 a day in tuition. The lawsuit states that a 12-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at the camp in 2016. It accuses Trails Carolina of creating an environment that enabled abuse and neglect of children in its care. The camp is also accused of failing to provide adequate medical care, food, and shelter for … Read more

Estranged Wife of Peruvian Soccer Player Awarded $600,000 in Damages in Assault Lawsuit Against Former Portland Timber

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Portland, Oregon – A jury in Multnomah County has awarded Génessis Alarcón, the estranged wife of Peru international midfielder Andy Polo, $600,000 in damages after finding Polo liable for assault and battery against Alarcón. Alarcón’s attorney, Michael Fuller, stated that the jury awarded the maximum amount allowed. However, there may be difficulties in collecting the amount from Polo, especially if he keeps his assets overseas and earns no income in the U.S. Fuller remains determined to collect the damage award on behalf of Alarcón, especially if Polo accompanies Peru’s national team to the U.S. this … Read more