Assault

Kurtley Beale’s Trial Begins: Lawyer Urges Jurors to Keep an Open Mind on Sexual Assault Allegations

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SYDNEY, Australia – As Kurtley Beale’s trial begins at the Downing Centre District Court, his lawyer urges jurors to approach the case with an open mind. Beale, an accomplished utility back for the Wallabies and Waratahs, is facing allegations of sexual assault after being charged with one count of sexual intercourse without consent and two counts of sexual touching without consent. The incident in question allegedly took place at a pub in Bondi’s Beach on December 18, 2022, where the 35-year-old is accused of forcing a 28-year-old woman to engage in oral sex with him … Read more

Trial Begins for Hillcrest Man Accused of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child in Oregon

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Oregon – The jury trial for a Hillcrest man accused of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child commenced with the selection of jurors. Jody T. Willis, 47, is facing charges related to the assault of a girl under the age of 13 between 2006 and 2008. His arrest in March 2021 followed an investigation conducted by the Ogle County Sheriff’s Department in August 2020. Since his arrest, Willis has been released on a $250,000 bond. Alongside the initial charge, he also faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, alleged to have occurred during … Read more

Former President Trump Faces Civil Defamation Trial for Sexual Assault Allegations: What Additional Damages Does He Owe E. Jean Carroll?

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New York, NY – Former President Donald Trump is facing a civil defamation trial brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused him of sexually assaulting her decades ago. The trial, which began on Tuesday, will determine if Trump owes Carroll additional damages for comments he made about her. Last year, a separate civil case found Trump liable for sexually abusing and defaming Carroll, resulting in a $5 million judgment against him. However, this trial will concentrate solely on the question of additional damages for the separate comments made by Trump. During the opening statements, … Read more

Judge Orders Sexual Assault Convict to Pay $150,000 in Restitution, Victim Passes Away Months Later

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Appleton, Wisconsin – In March of last year, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services. Surprisingly, the county did not want to request any money, as they believed seeking it would “revictimize the victim.” Unfortunately, eight months after the sentencing, the victim unexpectedly passed away at the age of 18. The case raises questions about the complexities and consequences of seeking restitution in cases of sexual assault. While the intention behind requiring offenders to pay restitution … Read more