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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

Jury Selection Begins for Brad Srebnik Trial: High-Profile Case Draws Attention and Scrutiny

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ALPENA, Michigan – Jury selection for the trial of Brad Srebnik, who is charged in the deaths of Brynn Bills and Abby Hill, began on Wednesday at the APlex in Alpena. Srebnik is facing charges including two counts of premeditated murder, weapons charges, and disinterment and mutilation of a body. If convicted, he could be sentenced to life in prison. The decision to hold the proceeding at the APlex was made due to the high profile of the case and the media attention it has received nationwide. Concerns were raised about the difficulty of forming … Read more

Federal Judge Slashes $110 Million Medical Malpractice Award to $10 Million: Minnesota Case

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – A federal judge has reduced a $110 million jury award in a medical malpractice case to $10 million, calling the original amount “shockingly excessive.” The ruling came in the case of Anuj Thapa, a college student who suffered a serious injury during a soccer match. In May 2022, a Minneapolis federal jury awarded Thapa $111.3 million in damages, including $110 million for pain and suffering, marking the largest award of its kind in Minnesota. The jury determined that negligent care following the injury had caused Thapa extreme pain and permanent disability. The … Read more

Rye Teenager Triumphs with $13 Million Jury Verdict in Historic Child Abuse Case

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RYE, NY – A jury verdict has awarded Robert Vavasour $13.38 million in a lawsuit against the estate of his late uncle, Kevin Shanley, under New York’s Child Victims Act. Vavasour, who was just 15 years old at the time, alleged that Shanley sexually abused him during a trip to Europe in 1970. The abuse included rapes, forced oral sex, and beatings. The jury heard testimony from Vavasour and one of his sisters, as well as read parts of Shanley’s deposition testimony from 2021. Shanley, a history professor and policy analyst, denied the abuse, even … Read more