Exploitation

Springdale Law Firm Secures $6.58 Million Verdict Against Fayetteville Attorney in Grieving Families’ Exploitation Case

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SPRINGDALE, Ark. — A federal jury has delivered a significant verdict against a Fayetteville attorney, awarding $4.58 million in damages to a local personal injury law firm following allegations of unethical practices involving funeral home “runners.” These individuals, not licensed attorneys, were reportedly employed to solicit clients at funerals for attorney Tony Pirani. The jury found Pirani guilty of engaging in a racketeering scheme that exploited grieving families through fraudulent practices tied to funeral establishments. According to Mark Murphey Henry, who represented the Jason M. Hatfield P.A. firm in the lawsuit, the jury also imposed … Read more

Former Student Sues Hyde School, Alleging a Dark Culture of Child Exploitation and Forced Labor

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PORTLAND, Maine — A former student of Hyde School has filed a lawsuit accusing the private boarding institution of operating an extensive child exploitation scheme. Jessica Fuller, the plaintiff, submitted a 47-page complaint in U.S. District Court, alleging that the school, which markets itself as a facility for character development among troubled youth, is instead involved in trafficking, forced labor, and significant negligence. In her filing, Fuller claims that rather than fostering essential life skills, the school subjects students to punitive work crews, leaves them in isolation, and forces them to perform arduous tasks without … Read more

"Atlanta Jury Awards $40 Million to Trafficking Survivor, Holding Hotel Liable for Exploitation of Minor"

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ATLANTA — A federal jury has held a hotel operator responsible for the sex trafficking of a teenage girl who was exploited at the United Inn & Suites for over a month. The verdict, reached late Friday, follows a civil lawsuit filed in 2020 by a woman identified as J.G., who claims she was trafficked as a minor between 2018 and 2019 at this Decatur location. Now an adult, J.G. alleges that Northbrook Industries, Inc., the hotel’s owner, turned a blind eye to the exploitation occurring on its premises despite clear warning signs. Jurors awarded … Read more

Ohio Resident Faces Federal Charges for Child Sexual Exploitation Following Grand Jury Indictment

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An Ohio man has been indicted on multiple charges related to child sexual exploitation, following an investigation by federal authorities. The indictment, issued by an Erie federal grand jury, outlines serious allegations against the 25-year-old resident, highlighting the ongoing battle against child exploitation in the region. The charges stem from several instances in which the man is accused of producing and distributing child pornography. Investigators discovered evidence that suggests a systematic effort to exploit minors through various means, further emphasizing the growing concern of such crimes within communities. According to U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung, … Read more