Investigation

Texas Tech Basketball Player Accused of Sexual Assault in Civil Lawsuit, School Says Investigation Underway

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LUBBOCK, Texas – Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs is facing a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault of a minor. The lawsuit claims that Isaacs assaulted a 17-year-old girl while the Red Raiders were playing in a tournament in the Bahamas last November. Despite the allegations, the university stated that Isaacs “remains in good standing.” The lawsuit was brought by the parents of the girl, who contacted Red Raiders coach Grant McCasland on December 14 to report the incident. McCasland then notified athletic director Kirby Hocutt and other university officials. Since then, Isaacs … Read more

Yucaipa City Faces Calls to Restore Public Trust After Grand Jury Investigation

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YUCAIPA, Calif. (AP) — The San Bernardino County grand jury has issued a call to action for the city of Yucaipa to rebuild public trust. In its year-end report, the grand jury found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing but emphasized the need for the city to repair its relationship with the community. The panel expressed a desire to address the actions of the Yucaipa City Council and provide recommendations to regain the trust of the residents. The San Bernardino County civil grand jury is an annual entity that investigates local government agencies, although it does … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Under Investigation for Controversial Sentence in Civil Dispute Case

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Outagamie County Judge Mark McGinnis is currently under investigation for his treatment of a cement contractor, Tyler Barth, during a probation hearing in 2021. Barth had been serving an 18-month probation sentence when the judge ordered him into court for unrelated issues, including driving on a suspended license and testing positive for THC. During the hearing, McGinnis accused Barth of taking thousands of dollars from someone and gave him a deadline to repay the money or face 90 days in jail. Barth protested his innocence but was still taken into custody. What was not known … Read more

Federal Jury Finds Thomas Jefferson University Guilty of Gender Bias in Investigation of Alleged Rape Case by Former Surgeon

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – A federal jury has reached a decision in a civil trial involving Thomas Jefferson University and former surgeon John Abraham. The jury found that the university’s investigation into allegations of rape against Abraham was biased on the basis of gender. They ruled that Jefferson’s leadership had violated Abraham’s civil rights and interfered with his ability to work as a surgeon and partner at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute. The case centered around Abraham’s claims that a second-year resident in Jefferson’s orthopedic program had pursued sex with him at a pool party in June … Read more