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New York National Guard Members Accused of Sexually Exploiting Migrants in Shocking Lawsuit

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CHEEKTOWAGA, New York – Five New York National Guardsmen and a contract worker are facing allegations of sexually exploiting asylum seekers at a hotel in Cheektowaga. According to a report, seven migrants have come forward, detailing instances of sexual exploitation by at least six National Guard soldiers at the Quality Inn. The soldiers were deployed to assist with the influx of migrants being bussed to the state. The allegations, outlined in a federal lawsuit filed on February 8, accuse the soldiers of soliciting sexual favors and attempting to form romantic relationships with vulnerable migrants, including … Read more

Exploitation and Neglect: National Guard Members Accused of Abusing Vulnerable Migrants at Buffalo Hotels

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Buffalo, New York – National Guard members stationed at hotels in Buffalo where migrants await asylum hearings are facing a federal lawsuit that accuses them of sexually exploiting the vulnerable population. The migrants, who describe feeling isolated and unsafe in their living conditions, have reported living in unclean rooms and experiencing limited access to the outside world. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, names the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, six New York National Guard members, and several employees of DocGo, the contractor hired by New York City … Read more

Allegations of Abuse and Misconduct Surface in Lawsuit Against NY National Guard and DocGo, Revealing “Systemic Problems” at Facility

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Buffalo, NY — A lawsuit has been filed against the New York National Guard and the company DocGo, alleging various abuses that took place at the Quality Inn in Cheektowaga. According to the plaintiffs’ attorney, Nate McMurray, the facility has “systemic problems” and a failure of leadership on all levels. The 19 plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim instances of rape, battery, false imprisonment, and other abuses by asylum seekers and contractors from DocGo. The lawsuit, which spans 16 pages, accuses members of the New York National Guard and DocGo staff of engaging in sexual relationships … Read more

Family of Slain Philadelphia Macy’s Security Guard Plans Civil Lawsuit, Citing Years of Neglected Security Measures

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The family of a security guard killed at a Macy’s store in Center City Philadelphia is preparing to take legal action. Eric Harrison, 27, was fatally stabbed by an alleged shoplifter, and his family’s lawyers have asserted that years of security failures created the conditions for the crime to occur. This tragedy has deeply affected Harrison’s parents, who remember him as a dedicated and hardworking individual. Despite holding two jobs, Harrison still made time to speak to his mother daily. His family had encouraged him to leave his day job at Macy’s … Read more