Sexual

Dental Assistant Acquitted of Sexual Assault Charges After Jury Finds Allegations Based on Drug-Induced Hallucinations

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LAND O’LAKES, Fla. (AP) — After a Pasco County jury found a 41-year-old dental assistant not guilty of sexual assault charges, the dental community is shedding light on the potential side effects of anesthetic drugs. Edwin Alvis, who worked at the Tampa Bay Institute of Oral Surgery and Dental Implants, was accused of sexual assault by an 18-year-old patient during a wisdom tooth removal procedure in 2019. However, his attorneys argued that the accusation was based on false memories and hallucinations caused by the drugs administered during the procedure. A recent study by researchers at … Read more

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuit Accuses CCSD and CCEA of Failing to Safeguard Student against Teacher’s Sexual Abuse

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A lawsuit has been filed against the Clark County School District (CCSD) and the Clark County Education Association (CCEA) alleging that they failed to protect a student from sexual abuse by a teacher. The lawsuit claims that both the CCSD and CCEA were aware of the teacher’s inappropriate behavior but did not take appropriate action. According to the lawsuit, the student, who remains anonymous, was subject to repeated incidents of sexual abuse by the teacher, identified as John Doe, over the course of several months. The lawsuit alleges that the CCSD … Read more

Former El Paso Business Owner Faces Trial for Allegedly Engaging in Sexual Contact with a Minor

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EL PASO, Texas – The trial for a former El Paso business owner charged with indecency with a child is set to begin on Friday. David Villalobos, 60, was arrested in 2020 after a 15-month-long investigation by the El Paso Police Department. He allegedly engaged in sexual contact with a 12-year-old girl. Villalobos, who was the owner of Villalobos Pest Control until 2017, will face trial at the 409th District Court with Judge Sam Medrano presiding. The case against Villalobos stems from a series of incidents that occurred in 2020. The El Paso Police Department … Read more

Outagamie County Judge Orders Unwanted Restitution in Sexual Assault Case, Drawing Controversy and Criticism

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Outagamie County Judge Vincent Biskupic has ordered a man convicted of sexually assaulting a minor to pay $150,000 in restitution to the county for mental health services, despite the county’s decision not to request any money out of concern for retraumatizing the victim. The victim, who had just turned 18, tragically passed away unexpectedly eight months after the sentencing. This case highlights the challenges and limited success in reporting and prosecuting sexual assault cases, with only 31% of assaults being reported, 5% of perpetrators being arrested, and just 2.8% of cases resulting in felony convictions, … Read more