Handling

Sexual Assault Case Update: Defense Lawyers Reviewing Evidence and Question Police Handling

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London, Ontario – Lawyers representing five members of Canada’s 2018 world juniors team appeared in court for the first time last Monday to face sexual assault charges related to an incident that occurred in June 2018. The next court hearing is scheduled for April 30, leaving a 12-week gap between appearances. Legal experts and defense attorneys have provided their insights on what to expect in the proceedings and have also commented on the recent public statement made by the London Police Service. Sam Goldstein, a criminal defense attorney based in Toronto with experience in sexual … Read more

Cal Poly Faces Lawsuit Over Handling of Kristin Smart Case: Family Seeks Justice and Accountability

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San Luis Obispo, California – The family of Kristin Smart has filed a lawsuit against California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) for wrongful death, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. The lawsuit alleges that Cal Poly failed to fulfill its legal obligations in the case of Smart’s disappearance and murder in 1996. Smart was last seen alive after attending a frat party at Cal Poly, and her body has never been found. Paul Flores, who had escorted Smart back to her dorm room after she was found passed out on a lawn outside the … Read more

Majority of Japanese Surveyed Support Stricter Political Funds Control Laws Amid Fundraising Scandal, Express Dissatisfaction with PM’s Handling of Earthquake-Aftermath: Kyodo News

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Tokyo, Japan – An overwhelming majority of 86.6% of respondents in a recent survey conducted by Kyodo News is calling for stronger regulations on political funds in Japan. The survey comes amidst a fundraising scandal that has enmeshed the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. These findings highlight the widespread dissatisfaction with current controls governing political finances, as well as the urgent need for reforms in the country. Moreover, the survey also revealed that 61.6% of the respondents expressed dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s handling of the aftermath of a magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck the Noto … Read more

Ohio Woman Cleared of Crime After Miscarriage Trauma and Arrested for Handling Fetal Remains

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Warren, Ohio – A Northeast Ohio woman who faced charges after a miscarriage will not be indicted, according to recent developments in her case. Brittany Watts, 34, had been accused of abuse of a corpse after fetal remains were discovered in a clogged toilet at her home in September. However, a grand jury has decided not to press charges against her. The incident occurred prior to November’s election, but the news of the charges emerged after the passage of Ohio’s reproductive rights amendment. This amendment guarantees access to miscarriage care, a provision that opponents argued … Read more