Sexual

Former Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson Cleared of Sexual Assault Lawsuit by Federal Judge

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Chicago, Illinois – A federal judge has dismissed the sexual assault lawsuit against former Chicago Police superintendent Eddie Johnson. The lawsuit, filed by officer Cynthia Donald, accused Johnson of repeatedly raping her and concealing evidence of the abuse. The allegations stemmed from a drunk driving incident in 2019 that led to Johnson’s retirement. U.S. District Judge Elaine Bucklo granted motions for summary judgment filed by Johnson and the city, stating that the evidence suggested Donald was a willing participant in the relationship. The lawsuit was brought against Johnson and the city late last year by … Read more

Effingham County Commissioner Indicted for Sexual Battery Charges Against Minor: Disturbing Allegations Surround Longtime District 4 Representative

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EFFINGHAM COUNTY, GEORGIA – Effingham County Commissioner Reginald Loper is facing serious charges after being indicted by a grand jury on Monday. The charges include one count of sexual battery against a child under 18 and one count of sexual battery. Loper, aged 85, was arrested in May 2023 but has continued to serve as a county commissioner while out on bond. He has held the position for two decades, representing District 4. The news of Loper’s indictment has sent shockwaves through the community. Effingham County residents are now grappling with the allegations against one … Read more

Landmark Settlement: Over 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors Secure $2.5 Billion Agreement with Boy Scouts of America

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Los Angeles, CA – In a landmark resolution, a group of over 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse have recently reached a $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and related organizations. This agreement brings an end to years of suffering and waiting for justice. The settlement comes after years of legal battles and investigations into allegations of sexual abuse within the Boy Scouts organization. Survivors have long sought accountability and compensation for the trauma they endured during their time in the organization. This resolution is a significant step towards providing closure … Read more

Landmark $25 Million Verdict Awarded in Sexual Abuse Lawsuit against NJ Foster Care System

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New Brunswick, NJ – A woman who suffered sexual abuse as a child in New Jersey’s foster care system has been awarded a historic $25 million by a Middlesex County jury. The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the NJ Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), formerly known as the NJ Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P), in 2019, alleging that foster caretakers had sexually molested her. The abuse occurred in three separate foster care homes during her childhood. The woman claimed that when she reported the abuse, her social workers did not adequately … Read more