Assault

Outagamie County Judge Orders Unwanted Restitution in Sexual Assault Case, Drawing Controversy and Criticism

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Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic has ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services, despite the county’s decision not to request any money out of concern for retraumatizing the victim. The victim, who had just turned 18, tragically passed away unexpectedly eight months after the sentencing. This case highlights the challenges and limited success in reporting and prosecuting sexual assault cases, with only 31% of assaults being reported, 5% of perpetrators being arrested, and just 2.8% of cases resulting in felony convictions, … Read more

Former Students Awarded $135 Million in Landmark Sexual Assault Case Against Moreno Valley School District

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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – Two former students of the Moreno Valley Unified School District have been awarded $135 million by a jury after suffering sexual assault at the hands of a teacher almost three decades ago. Justin McGregor and Brady Blair, who were both molested by teacher Thomas Lee West, have continued to suffer the consequences of the abuse to this day. McGregor spoke of struggling with symptoms of PTSD and the impact on his relationships. West was employed as a teacher at Vista Heights Middle School in Moreno Valley during the time McGregor and … Read more

Nick Carter Fights Back: Launches Defamation Lawsuit Against Sexual Assault Accusers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nick Carter, the former member of the boy band Backstreet Boys, has filed a defamation lawsuit against his sexual assault accusers. Carter, 43, is fighting back against the allegations, claiming that his accusers are attempting to extort money from him. In legal documents obtained by The Blast, Carter asserts that he will not allow his name to be tarnished by individuals seeking to profit from his celebrity status. The pop star strongly denies the sexual assault allegations and argues that he is the victim of an extortion plot. Carter alleges that … Read more

Former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s Sexual Assault Case Suspended as Judge Deems Him Incompetent to Stand Trial

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A Wisconsin judge has suspended the sexual assault case against former cardinal Theodore McCarrick after a court-appointed psychologist deemed him not competent to stand trial. The judge did not dismiss the case outright, and the final decision will be made by the Walworth County District Attorney. The case is currently scheduled for a review hearing in December 2024. The charge against McCarrick, who is now 93 years old, is one count of fourth-degree sexual assault. This recent development in Wisconsin follows a similar outcome in Massachusetts, where McCarrick faced criminal sex abuse charges. A psychological … Read more