Civil

Marin County’s Civil Grand Jury Calls for Increased Transparency Amidst Confusion of Nearly 100 Local Agencies

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San Rafael, California – The latest report from Marin County’s Civil Grand Jury raises pressing concerns about the management of nearly 100 local agencies, which collectively oversee a budget nearing $1 billion and employ over 1,800 individuals. These entities, which include special districts and joint powers authorities, are responsible for vital services such as water, sewer, electricity, police, fire protection, and waste management. The grand jury identified 62 special purpose districts and 37 joint powers authorities that often operate with limited transparency. While larger agencies like Marin Municipal Water District and the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail … Read more

Lubbock Priest Charged with Assault Faces Civil Suit from Alleged Victim, Diocese Named as Co-Defendant

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LUBBOCK, Texas — A priest from Slaton has been arrested and now faces a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges he committed indecent assault and unlawful restraint. The lawsuit also names the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock as a defendant. The 73-year-old priest, Ammanuel Puthuparambil, was the focus of the lawsuit filed in Lubbock County. The woman is seeking damages for emotional distress, physical pain, medical expenses, and other claims associated with the alleged assault, which include battery and sexual assault. Court documents indicate that on May 30, Puthuparambil instructed the church employee to … Read more

Former Penn State Star Isaiah Humphries Settles Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Ahead of Civil Trial

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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A former Penn State football player has resolved his sexual harassment lawsuit stemming from locker room incidents with an undisclosed settlement. Isaiah Humphries, who filed the suit against his former teammate Damion Barber, dismissed the case in U.S. Middle District Court. The dismissal was documented in a notice filed Friday, and Judge Matthew W. Brann later confirmed that the settlement was conditional on Barber making a payment to Humphries. Details of the agreement have not been made public, but Humphries’ attorney, Steven F. Marino, noted the settlement parallels a tentative deal reached … Read more

BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Faces Allegations of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit

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PROVO, Utah – Jake Retzlaff, the starting quarterback for Brigham Young University, is facing allegations of sexual assault detailed in a civil lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe A.G. The incident reportedly occurred at her home in November 2023. According to the suit, Retzlaff and the plaintiff began communicating on social media earlier that year. Following their interactions, the two met in person, culminating in the alleged assault. Jane Doe A.G. claims in her lawsuit that she is seeking damages for battery, assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Retzlaff’s attorney, Mark … Read more