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Man Found Guilty of Sexually Abusing Three Young Girls Faces Possible Life Sentence

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Mansfield, Ohio – In a swift verdict, a jury found Stephen Hughes guilty of sexually abusing three young girls after deliberating for under two hours on Friday. The six-man, six-woman panel in the Richland County Common Pleas Court convicted Hughes, 25, on three counts of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition. The charges stem from the abuse of three girls, all aged seven or younger. Sentencing has been scheduled for February 16 by Judge Phil Naumoff, who presided over the trial. Due to the age of the victims, Hughes may face life imprisonment. … Read more

East Haven Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Young Children: District Attorney

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EAST HAVEN, CT — A 44-year-old man from East Haven, Connecticut has been found guilty by a jury for sexually assaulting young children, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle, Jr. Lawrence Maenza was convicted on two counts of first-degree sexual assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. The verdict was announced by Doyle. During the trial, evidence was presented that showed Maenza had sexually assaulted two children under the age of 10 in various locations across New Haven and Hartford counties. The cases were consolidated and … Read more

Jury Awards $205,000 in Damages to Man Arrested for Zombie-Themed COVID-19 Joke on Facebook

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FOREST HILL, LOUISIANA – Waylon Bailey, a resident of Forest Hill, Louisiana, was arrested in March 2020 for a Facebook post in which he made a zombie-themed joke about COVID-19. The arrest, carried out with a SWAT-style raid by sheriff’s deputies, provoked controversy and raised questions about free speech. However, a federal jury recently awarded Bailey $205,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, recognizing the harm inflicted by the unconstitutional arrest. Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the jury’s decision, stating that it vindicated his post as satire and highlighted the importance of protecting speech rights. The … Read more

Louisiana Man Awarded $205,000 After Unconstitutional Arrest for Zombie Joke about COVID-19 on Facebook

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FOREST HILL, Louisiana – A recent federal jury decision has awarded Waylon Bailey $205,000 in compensatory and punitive damages after his unconstitutional arrest for a satirical Facebook post about COVID-19. The arrest occurred in March 2020 when a SWAT-style raid took place at Bailey’s home, triggered by his zombie-themed joke. The arrest prompted Bailey to file a lawsuit against the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and Detective Randell Iles, which culminated in the recent jury verdict in his favor. Bailey expressed his satisfaction with the outcome, stating that the jury recognized his Facebook post as satire … Read more