Harassment

"TikTok Prankster Faces Reality: Arrested After Extreme Harassment Stunts Spark Police Action"

by

Coram, New York—A TikTok personality known for his controversial pranks is now facing serious legal repercussions. Kyle Vazquez, who operates under the handle Tommy Tuff Knuckles, has gained nearly 150,000 followers by posting videos that involve harassing employees at various retail and restaurant establishments. After recent run-ins with law enforcement, the 21-year-old is seeking financial assistance through a GoFundMe campaign, aiming to collect $5,000 to cover legal expenses. Vazquez was arrested on June 2 and expressed his desire to continue creating content for his followers despite the legal troubles. Law enforcement has charged Vazquez with … Read more

“San Diego Jury Awards $3 Million to Whistleblower as Former Orange County DA Faces Harassment Claims”

by

SAN DIEGO — A jury has ruled that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment by District Attorney Todd Spitzer and his assistant, Shawn Nelson, who now serves as a Superior Court judge. The decision follows a whistleblower lawsuit filed by Tracy Miller, who claimed her 25 years of service were marred by retaliation related to her efforts to protect younger colleagues from harassment. The jury awarded Miller $3 million in economic damages and $25,000 in punitive damages against Spitzer, but did not find Nelson acted with malice. … Read more

Orange County Jury Awards $3 Million to Prosecutor Allegedly Punished for Supporting Sexual Harassment Victims

by

Orange County, California — A jury awarded $3 million in damages to a former prosecutor who claimed she was forced out of her role after backing colleagues who reported sexual harassment. The verdict followed a two-week trial held in San Diego, concluding a lawsuit initiated by Tracy Miller, who served as a prosecutor and supervisor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 25 years. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in February 2022 against the county, District Attorney Todd Spitzer, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Nelson, alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. She stated that her … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Whistleblower: San Diego Court Awards $3 Million to Former Orange County Prosecutor in Harassment Case Against DA Todd Spitzer

by

SAN DIEGO — A jury in San Diego County has concluded that a former high-ranking prosecutor from Orange County was compelled to retire due to harassment orchestrated by the county’s District Attorney, Todd Spitzer, and his first assistant, Shawn Nelson, who currently serves as a Superior Court judge. Tracy Miller, who had spent 25 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s office, filed a whistleblower retaliation and harassment lawsuit after her retirement. The jury awarded her $3 million in economic damages and an additional $25,000 in punitive damages specifically against Spitzer, while finding that Nelson … Read more