Exploiting

Minot Man Convicted of Exploiting Vulnerable Elderly Residents in Disturbing Care Facility Case

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MINOT, N.D. — A Ward County jury has found Dalton Hattem guilty of sexually abusive actions against elderly residents in a Minot long-term care facility. The verdict was reached quickly, with jurors deliberating for only 16 minutes before concluding that Hattem exploited individuals who were vulnerable due to age, illness, or cognitive limitations. Prosecutors presented evidence, including explicit communications and videos between Hattem and his wife, Amber, which outlined a disturbing pattern of exploitation. The jury’s decision, which includes two counts of conspiracy to commit gross sexual imposition, carries a potential maximum sentence of 20 … Read more

Former Officer Faces Trial for Allegedly Exploiting Domestic Violence Victim in Disturbing Case

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INDIANAPOLIS — A former officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is facing serious charges after allegedly assaulting a domestic violence victim during a response call. The incident raises troubling questions about abuse of power within law enforcement. The incident occurred while the officer was responding to a domestic violence situation. According to reports, he instructed the victim that she owed him a favor, claiming he had intervened to prevent her arrest. This alleged misconduct prompted an investigation, leading to the officer being charged with rape. Court proceedings are expected to begin shortly, as the … Read more

Jury Awards $25 Million to Gamers in Landmark Case Against Mobile App Developer for Exploiting Gambling Addictions

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Washington, D.C. — A federal jury in Washington awarded close to $25 million in damages on Friday, finding that High 5 Games, a developer of social casino-style mobile applications, specifically targeted individuals identified as gambling addicts. These users, often referred to in the industry as “whales,” were found to have been harmed by the company’s aggressive marketing strategies. The class-action lawsuit, representing a group of plaintiffs who used the company’s various gaming platforms, argued that High 5 Games designed its products to lure and retain high-spending players with a propensity for gambling. The lawsuit underscored … Read more

Former U.S. Immigration Lawyer Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Exploiting Vulnerable Clients in Fraudulent Residency Scheme

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New York — A former U.S. immigration lawyer, Kofi Amankwaa, has been sentenced to nearly six years in prison after admitting to defrauding numerous clients through a deceptive scheme that exploited U.S. immigration law, federal authorities said. Amankwaa, 70, who is of Ghanaian descent, was sentenced on Feb. 26, 2025, to 70 months in federal custody for orchestrating a scheme that involved filing bogus claims under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). These forms falsely accused family members of abuse to help clients improperly seek permanent residency status in the United States. U.S. District Judge … Read more