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Judge Orders Convicted Sexual Assaulter to Pay $150,000 for Mental Health Services Despite County’s Opposition

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Appleton, Wisconsin – A controversial case in Outagamie County involving a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor has sparked debate over whether restitution should be awarded to cover mental health services. Last March, Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic ordered the man to pay $150,000 in restitution, despite the county’s reluctance to request the money due to concerns about revictimization. The decision has raised questions about the role of restitution in addressing the needs of victims and the potential impact on those responsible for payment. The case has drawn attention to the broader issue of … Read more

Bronx Lawyers Take Stand Against Anti-Israel Proclamation, Unite to Support Israeli Ambulance and Emergency Services

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Bronx lawyers have criticized a recent anti-Israel proclamation made by the union representing public defenders and lawyers from Legal Aid Society. The newly formed group, Bronx Independent Lawyers for Justice, consisting of at least 45 private attorneys, expressed their outrage at the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys, Local 2325, for its “antisemitic and historically inaccurate position” in the proclamation. The lawyers are concerned that this position may impact public perception of the entire defense bar in the Bronx. In response, the group has raised over $8,000 to support the American Friends of Magen David Adom, … Read more

Stamford High School Teachers Warn of Limited Student Services Amid Proposed Increase in Workload

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In Stamford, high school teachers are raising concerns about a proposed increase in their workload, which they believe will limit the support they can provide to students. Teachers have already begun showing what this could look like, with some no longer offering extra academic help or writing letters of recommendation for students. These are just a few examples of the services that could be cut if the plan to add an extra class to their schedule is implemented in the coming school year. Superintendent Tamu Lucero criticized the actions taken by some teachers, stating that … Read more