Stalking

Oregon Passes Landmark Stalking Bill to Protect Victims from Emerging Technology

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St. Helens, Oregon – The Oregon House and Senate have recently passed a bill aimed at updating the state’s stalking laws to address the advances in technology that weren’t accounted for when the original laws were written. The bill, known as House Bill 4156, is currently awaiting Governor Tina Kotek’s signature and is set to take effect on July 1, 2024. The motivation behind the bill’s modernization comes in part from the efforts of St. Helens Police Detective Sergeant Matt Smith. Smith’s involvement with the bill began when a local stalking case was brought to … Read more

Apple Loses Bid to Dismiss Class Action Lawsuit Over AirTag Stalking Claims

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SAN FRANCISCO, California — A class action lawsuit against Apple over the alleged use of its AirTags for stalking purposes will proceed, as a judge in California has denied Apple’s request to dismiss the case. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the AirTags, which are priced at $29, have become a favored tool for stalkers and abusers. They argue that Apple rushed the product to market without sufficient safeguards to prevent its misuse for stalking. The lawsuit, initially filed in December 2022, accuses Apple of negligence and product liability. The plaintiffs assert that the … Read more

Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen and Ex-Wife Larsa Sued for Harassment and Stalking, $250 Million Lawsuit Claims

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Chicago, Illinois – Former Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen have been hit with a lawsuit alleging harassment and stalking. Chyvette Valentine, who claims to be Pippen’s former girlfriend, filed the lawsuit against Pippen, Larsa, and Pippen’s brother Carl in the Circuit Court of Cook County. In the court documents, Valentine accuses the trio, along with the Chicago Bulls, of causing her suffering. She is seeking $250 million in damages. Valentine alleges that she had an on-and-off relationship with Pippen from 1987 to 1993, which ultimately ended after she was allegedly … Read more