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Shocking Attack: Lawyer Assaulted and Robbed by Former Client Outside Sonoma County Courthouse

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SANTA ROSA, Calif. — A lawyer was assaulted and robbed by a former client outside the Sonoma County Courthouse this week, prompting an investigation by local law enforcement. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday when the attorney was approached by the individual, whom he had previously represented. According to police, the former client initiated a physical confrontation that escalated into violence. Witnesses reported seeing the two engaged in a struggle before the lawyer was struck and his belongings taken. Authorities described the attacker as a male in his mid-30s, with a medium build … Read more

Dalit Lawyer Assaulted in Yadgir: Two Arrested Amid Public Outcry

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YADGIR, India — Authorities have taken two men into custody following an assault on a Dalit lawyer in Nagaral village, located in the Shorapur taluk of Yadgir district. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has sparked community outrage and calls for justice. The arrests were made after Durgappa Hosani, the lawyer in question, filed a complaint detailing how he was attacked and verbally insulted by the suspects, identified as Mallayya Hulkal and Arjun Divadi. Hosani further alleged that another individual who attempted to intervene was also assaulted by the accused. A video capturing the violent … Read more

Jury Awards $14 Million to Women Sexually Assaulted by New Jersey Doctor, Major Verdict Highlights Systemic Neglect

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Hackensack, NJ — A jury in Bergen County awarded $14 million to three women who claimed they were sexually assaulted by their physician, sparking conversations about oversight and accountability within the medical field. The victims’ stories were part of an investigation that shed light on decades of misconduct by a trusted healthcare professional. During the emotionally charged trial, attorney Kate Carballo expressed that the verdict marked a significant moment of acknowledgment and justice for the victims. “The emotional impact was palpable in the courtroom as the jury’s decision was announced,” Carballo reflected. She added that … Read more

Iranian Human Rights Lawyer’s Teenage Son Assaulted by Guards at Evin Prison

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Tehran, Iran – The teenage son of prominent Iranian human rights lawyer, Nasrin Sotoudeh, was reportedly assaulted by prison guards at Tehran’s notorious Evin Prison. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and highlights the ongoing concerns over human rights abuses within Iranian penitentiaries. Kaveh Kermanshahi, a human rights activist, reported the assault, noting that the attack occurred when the young man visited the prison to see his mother. Sotoudeh, a well-known figure internationally for her activism, has been detained multiple times due to her work defending civil rights activists and women protesting Iranian hijab laws. … Read more