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Tragic Delays: Survivors of Clergy Abuse Face Justice Denied as Bankruptcy Courts Drag On

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Rochester, New York — The story of Kevin Higley reflects the profound impact of unresolved trauma as he became one of many survivors pushing for justice against the Diocese of Rochester. Higley, who died in 2022, vowed to protect future victims of sexual abuse after coming forward with his own horrific experience as a child. His wife, Natalie, recalls their first meeting decades ago when he disclosed the abuse he suffered by a priest during his youth, an ordeal that haunted him throughout their years together. The legal battle surrounding the diocese has become increasingly … Read more

Jury Hurdles in Langley Park Murder Trial as Deliberations Drag on for Johnny Turcios in Toddler’s Tragic Death

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LANGLEY PARK, Md. — Jury deliberations in the murder trial of Johnny Turcios have stretched into their seventh day as the court weighs the charges related to the death of two-year-old Jeremy Pooh-Carceres. Jurors have expressed surprise at how long the process has taken, as they work to reach a verdict in this high-profile case. The jury was temporarily halted on Friday when one juror had to leave for a 2:30 p.m. flight. Without any alternate jurors available, the entire panel was sent home for the weekend and is set to resume discussions on Monday. … Read more

Ohio’s Controversial HB 249 Sparks Outcry: Will New Indecent Exposure Laws Censor Drag Performers?

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Toledo, Ohio — A proposed bill in the Ohio House of Representatives aims to significantly revise the state’s indecent exposure laws, but some drag performers are raising alarms that it may unfairly target their artistic expression. House Bill 249, sponsored by Representative Josh Williams, seeks to clarify and update the legal definitions concerning indecent exposure. The legislation would alter the terminology used in existing laws, shifting the focus from “private parts” to “private areas” of the body in cases of indecent exposure. Williams contends that this change is necessary to address legal loopholes that have … Read more

Federal Court Halts Texas A&M’s Drag Show Ban, Upholding LGBTQ+ Free Speech Rights

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Houston, Texas — A federal judge issued a temporary order preventing the Texas A&M University System from enforcing a ban on drag shows, a ruling celebrated by LGBTQ+ advocates and free speech proponents alike. The decision marks a substantial affirmation of expression rights for students within the campus. In February, the Texas A&M Board of Regents enacted a policy that outlawed drag performances at all university system campuses, citing these events as contrary to the institution’s core mission and claiming they could foster a hostile environment for women. The board further leveraged an argument based … Read more