Rape

Illini Basketball Star Terrence Shannon Jr. Awaits Judge’s Ruling on Suspension Appeal Amid Rape Allegations

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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A federal judge in Springfield is set to make a prompt decision regarding University of Illinois basketball star Terrence Shannon Junior’s plea to lift his suspension following sexual assault charges. Judge Colleen Lawless heard arguments from attorneys representing Shannon and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on Friday. After hearing approximately 80 minutes of oral arguments, Lawless stated that she needed to review the relevant case law before issuing her decision. Shannon’s attorneys declined to comment after the hearing, while the University of Illinois released a statement expressing their gratitude for the opportunity … Read more

Leesburg Woman Sues Lyft for Negligence After Alleged Rape and Pregnancy

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Leesburg Woman Files Lawsuit Against Lyft for Alleged Rape and Pregnancy LEESBURG, Fla. (AP) — A Leesburg woman is taking legal action against ride-share company Lyft, alleging that she was raped and impregnated by one of their drivers. The woman’s attorneys announced on Wednesday that they have filed a lawsuit in federal court. The incident occurred in Tampa in April 2019, when the woman, Tabatha Means, expected a safe and short ride after a night out. However, according to her attorneys, the Lyft driver began making inappropriate comments and the situation quickly escalated into a … Read more

Trump’s Lawyers Accused of Trying to Skirt Rulings in Civil Trial Over E. Jean Carroll Rape Allegations

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – Donald Trump’s legal team has been accused of attempting to circumvent the judge’s orders regarding their defense strategy for the upcoming defamation civil trial regarding writer E. Jean Carroll’s rape allegations against the former president. Trump is facing accusations of defaming Carroll while denying her claims that he sexually assaulted her in a New York department store in the 1990s. The trial is set to begin on January 16. Carroll had previously filed a separate lawsuit for sexual battery and defamation against Trump, which was settled in May 2023. The jury … Read more

Lyft Driver Faces Rape Lawsuit After Assault Results in Child’s Birth: Survivor Demands Safety Changes

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San Francisco – A lawsuit was filed on Wednesday alleging that a Lyft driver based in San Francisco sexually assaulted and raped a passenger, resulting in the birth of a child. The lawsuit claims that the woman was repeatedly and violently raped by the driver. According to the survivor’s lawyer, Lyft has been aware of multiple sexual assaults and rapes committed by its drivers but has failed to take appropriate action. The alleged attack took place in April 2019 after a night of drinking, as reported by the victim in the lawsuit. Tabatha Means, the … Read more