Foster

Trial Begins for Former Model Foster Parent Accused of Decade-Long Abuse of Adopted Children

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CASPER, Wyo. – In a disturbing court case unveiling layers of alleged abuse, Steven Randall Marler, an erstwhile award-winning foster parent, now faces multiple counts of sexual abuse of minors, in addition to charges of battery and child endangerment. The trial, currently underway in Natrona County District Court, has gripped local attention due to the gravity of the accusations spanning over a decade, from November 2012 to June 2022. On Tuesday, the court was presented with troubling evidence from the Marler home located on Casper Mountain, including a video depicting a naked boy with visible … Read more

Trump Appoints Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins to Transform SEC and Foster Innovative Financial Markets

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WASHINGTON — In a strategic shift that could shape the future trajectory of U.S. financial oversight, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his tap of Paul Atkins, a known financial deregulation advocate and cryptocurrency proponent, as the next head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move signals a potential overhaul of the regulatory landscape currently helmed by Gary Gensler, who has been noted for his stringent crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry during the Joe Biden administration. Paul Atkins, a seasoned figure in financial regulatory circles, has previously served as an SEC commissioner. His … Read more

Yost Legal Group Pursues Justice with Multimillion-Dollar Suit Against Maryland Agencies Over Foster Care Abuse Allegations

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Baltimore, MD — A significant legal action has been initiated by The Yost Legal Group against the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Carroll County Department of Social Services, alleging a failure to safeguard foster children from sexual abuse. The lawsuit points to severe negligence on the part of these agencies, highlighting a distressing breakdown in the protective services meant to shield some of Maryland’s most vulnerable residents. The complaint details a troubling scenario where foster children, who were under the guardianship of the state, purportedly endured multiple instances of sexual abuse — … Read more

Class-Action Trial Targets Alleged Failures in State Foster Care Amid Overburdened System

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Charleston, W.Va. — A significant legal battle looms over West Virginia’s foster care system, a troubled network currently swamped due to a surge in the number of children needing care, coincidentally with the state’s ongoing drug crisis. The class-action lawsuit, initiated in 2019 by a group of concerned children’s advocates, is slated for trial on March 4, and aims to address a host of systemic issues, including alleged placements of children in unsafe homes and the overburdening of Child Protective Services (CPS) workers. The lawsuit was brought forth by A Better Childhood, a New York-based … Read more