Lawsuit

Juvenile Inmate Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse at MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility

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SALEM, Ore. – A man who was incarcerated as a juvenile in Oregon has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging sexual abuse at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn. The lawsuit specifically names former Oregon Youth Authority drug counselor Emily Echtenkamp, who is already facing charges of sexual misconduct related to the alleged abuse. The lawsuit also accuses five other employees of turning a blind eye to the abuse. According to the man’s lawyer, Norah Van Dusen, the allegations assert that Echtenkamp engaged in sexual abuse while the man was in custody, and that … Read more

Landmark Decision: Judge Greenlights $92 Million Bond for Trump, Settling E. Jean Carroll Defamation Lawsuit

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New York, NY – In a recent development, a judge has given approval for former President Donald Trump’s $92 million bond in order to cover a jury award in a defamation case brought by E. Jean Carroll. Carroll, a former writer for Elle magazine, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. The case gained significant attention during Trump’s presidency and has continued to make headlines as it progresses through the legal system. The decision to grant the bond comes as a response to a request made by Trump’s legal team. They argued that … Read more

Former President Trump’s $91 Million Appeal Bond Approved in Defamation Lawsuit

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NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s appeal bond in the defamation lawsuit filed by advice columnist E. Jean Carroll was approved on Tuesday by a federal judge. The bond, totaling approximately $91 million, will allow Trump to continue challenging the $83.3 million judgment he was ordered to pay in January for defaming Carroll. The judge’s approval of the bond prevents Carroll from taking further action to enforce the judgment. Carroll, a longtime Elle columnist, accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in 2019. A jury found Trump liable for the abuse in a previous … Read more

Wagener Teacher’s Family Files Lawsuit Against Dominion Energy and Comporium Over Fatal Utility Pole Incident

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WAGENER, S.C. – The family of a South Carolina teacher has filed a lawsuit against Dominion Energy and Comporium, claiming their negligence resulted in her tragic death. Last year, Jeunelle Robinson, a teacher at Wagener-Salley High School, was fatally struck by a utility pole while walking along Main Street in Wagener. The lawsuit alleges that a truck hit low hanging utility lines, causing eight poles to be uprooted, one of which struck and killed Robinson. According to the lawsuit, the utility poles that caused the accident were over sixty years old and had extensive wood … Read more