Victim

Tenant Triumphs: Jury Grants $1.3M to Victim of ‘Catnapping’ by Unscrupulous Portland Landlord

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PORTLAND, Ore. – A jury has awarded $1.3 million to a man whose cat was allegedly stolen by his landlord in Portland. The verdict comes after a long legal battle between the tenant, Michael Smith, and his former landlord, John Thompson. According to court documents, Smith claimed that Thompson “catnapped” his beloved pet, named Whiskers, when he moved out of the rental property. Smith accused Thompson of intentionally withholding the cat to punish him for not paying rent on time. During the trial, Smith testified that he had a strong bond with Whiskers and that … Read more

Hamilton County Mother Sentenced to Prison in Child Abuse Case: Victim Speaks Out

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – A Hamilton County mother has been sentenced to 3 to 4.5 years in prison for child endangerment, following a trial that lasted nearly two years. The sentencing was delivered on Wednesday by Hamilton County Common Pleas Court Judge Alison Hathaway. Amy Rodriguez-Dangel, 46, was found guilty of four counts of child endangerment. During the hearing, the victim expressed the impact that Rodriguez-Dangel had on their life, stating, “Amy took away my freedom, she took away my rights, and she betrayed my trust.” The case began in 2022, when Rodriguez-Dangel and her husband … Read more

Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Former Mr. Universe Found Guilty of Domestic Abuse After Retrial, Victim Forced to Sleep in Shed

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Rockford, Illinois – Jeffrey Primm, 66, has been found guilty in a retrial for a domestic abuse case dating back to August 2015. Primm was initially sentenced to 16 years in prison in December 2018, but appealed the case, citing inadequate legal representation. The original guilty verdict and plea were subsequently overturned in 2020, leading to the reinstatement of charges against Primm. In 2019, Primm’s public defender withdrew from the case due to a conflict of interest. The investigation by Rockford Police Detectives began in 2015 after a victim came forward with multiple complaints of … Read more