Victim

Lawyer Falls Victim to Scamsters: Stripped for ‘Narcotics Test’ and Blackmailed for Lakhs

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Bengaluru, India – Scamsters targeted a lawyer in Bengaluru, not only defrauding her of over 14 lakh (Indian currency) but also coercing her to strip on video for a “narcotics test” as a means of blackmail. The perpetrators then demanded an additional 10 lakh from her, prompting her to report the incident to the police. The lawyer’s harrowing ordeal began when she received a call from someone claiming to be from FedEx, stating that a parcel in her name had been returned. The scammers alleged that the parcel, sent from Mumbai to Thailand, contained illegal … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Victim of Sexual Abuse by County Juvenile Shelter Worker Receives $750K Compensation

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PATERSON, New Jersey – In a recent verdict, a jury awarded $750,000 to a man who was sexually abused by a worker at a county juvenile shelter. The victim came forward with his story and sought justice through the legal system. The abuse, which happened at an unnamed county juvenile shelter, took a toll on the victim’s mental and emotional well-being. During the trial, the victim testified about the traumatic experience and its lasting impact on his life. The jury recognized the severity of the abuse and delivered a verdict that aims to provide some … Read more

Family of Wrong-Way Crash Victim Sues Sheetz for Alleged Alcohol Sale to Intoxicated Driver

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MOUNT PLEASANT, Pa. — The family of David Ott, a 25-year-old who was tragically killed in a wrong-way crash, is seeking justice by filing a lawsuit against Sheetz, an alleged alcohol supplier to the drunk driver involved in the incident. Ismail Yousef, the family’s attorney, stated that they are holding Sheetz accountable based on evidence that the defendant purchased alcohol from one or more Sheetz establishments leading up to the crash. Surveillance footage obtained from a Sheetz located on State Route 819 in Mount Pleasant on June 19, 2022, shows Cassandra Harrold purchasing four beer … Read more

Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more