Survivors

Georgia’s Groundbreaking Law Empowers Domestic Violence Survivors to Seek Justice and Shorter Sentences

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ATLANTA – A new law in Georgia promises to bring significant changes for women incarcerated for crimes related to domestic violence. Signed this week by Governor Brian Kemp, the Georgia Justice Survivor Act allows these women to present evidence of abuse during their court proceedings, even after they have been sentenced. This landmark legislation is retroactive, meaning women currently serving time can apply for reduced sentences by demonstrating that their actions were a result of long-term physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. Advocates note that many women in prison were acting in self-defense or facing extreme … Read more

Bergen County Jury Awards $14 Million to Survivors of Doctor’s Sexual Assault in Landmark Ruling

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HACKENSACK, N.J. — A Bergen County jury has awarded $14 million to three women who were sexually assaulted by their former doctor, bringing attention to the ongoing issues of abuse in medical settings. The case was highlighted in a recent investigative report. Attorney Kate Carballo, who represented the plaintiffs, expressed her gratitude as the verdicts were announced. “There wasn’t a dry eye in the courtroom. We truly felt that we had our day in court,” Carballo said, noting the emotional connection between the jury and the victims. The plaintiffs detailed their harrowing experiences at the … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict: New York Jury Standing Up for Survivors in James Toback Abuse Case

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A New York jury delivered a landmark verdict on Wednesday, awarding $1.68 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual misconduct over a span of 35 years. The ruling comes from a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, following the enactment of a state law that temporarily allows victims to pursue legal action for past sexual assault claims. This verdict stands out as one of the most significant jury awards since the #MeToo movement took off and is noted as one of the largest in New York’s legal history. Attorney Brad Beckworth, … Read more

Historic Jury Award of $1.68 Billion Honors Survivors of James Toback’s Abuse

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A New York jury has awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse over the course of 35 years. This historic judgment, revealed by the plaintiffs’ attorneys, is among the largest since the #MeToo movement emerged and stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history. The case stemmed from a 2022 lawsuit filed in Manhattan, which was made possible by a state law allowing survivors to file civil suits for sexual assault, regardless of when the incidents occurred. Attorney Brad Beckworth of … Read more