Rape

Mistrial Announced in High-Profile New Hampshire Youth Center Rape Case Following Jury Standstill

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Concord, NH — A New Hampshire court declared a mistrial in the rape case against a former worker of a youth rehabilitation center after the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict, officials said Friday. The case has spotlighted the broader issues of safety and oversight in juvenile rehabilitation facilities. The jury was deadlocked on several charges, including aggravated felonious sexual assault, against David Manson, 38, who worked at the Sununu Youth Services Center in Manchester. Manson was accused of assaulting a teenage detainee multiple times in 2016. Despite days of deliberation, the jurors were … Read more

Jury Grants $1.85 Million in Landmark Defamation Case Stemming from False Rape Allegation

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Smithfield, VA – In a landmark decision, a Virginia jury has awarded $1.85 million to a man who claimed his life was shattered by a false rape accusation. The substantial compensation highlights the severe ramifications such accusations can have on individuals’ reputations and lives. The lawsuit revolved around the plaintiff, a former employee of a prominent local business, who was accused of rape by a female coworker. The accusations, which surfaced in 2018, were later found to be unsubstantiated, leading the accused to pursue legal recourse claiming that the false allegations had irrevocably damaged his … Read more

Rugby Players’ Rape Case Hearing Proceeds Without Accuser Following Her Hospitalization

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Buenos Aires, Argentina — A disturbing turn of events has emerged in the case against two French rugby players charged with the rape of a 39-year-old woman in Argentina. The woman, who had accused Oscar Jégou and Hugo Auradou of assaulting her last month, attempted suicide shortly before a critical court date, her legal team disclosed. According to attorney Mauricio Cardello, the woman is undergoing psychiatric care following her suicide attempt last Friday and will not attend the upcoming court hearing. This hearing is pivotal as it was expected to include a motion to dismiss … Read more

Former Democratic Party Chair Cleared as Rape Lawsuit Withdrawn

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San Jose, Calif. — In a sudden turn of events, the lawsuit alleging rape against a former Democratic Party chair has been officially withdrawn. The case initially drew widespread attention due to the high-profile status of the accused and sparked significant discussions regarding leadership accountability and victim advocacy within political circles. The plaintiff, whose identity remains protected under legal anonymity provisions, had accused the former party chair of sexual assault during an event several years ago. Details of the allegations surfaced publicly last year, causing both local and national uproar and leading to calls for … Read more