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Justice Served: Craighead County Convicts Three for Disturbing Child Abuse Cases, Protecting Vulnerable Victims

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JONESBORO, Ark. — Three individuals have been convicted for child abuse offenses in separate cases during July in Craighead County. The cases include two men who were found guilty of raping 13-year-old girls and a woman convicted of attempting to kill her 12-year-old daughter, as revealed by Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood. “The strength shown by the victims in these cases was remarkable,” Hagood stated. “Each endured unspeakable trauma and summoned the bravery to confront their abusers in court. Their courage has made these convictions possible and has helped keep predators off our streets.” The first … Read more

Orange County Jury Awards $3 Million to Prosecutor Allegedly Punished for Supporting Sexual Harassment Victims

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Orange County, California — A jury awarded $3 million in damages to a former prosecutor who claimed she was forced out of her role after backing colleagues who reported sexual harassment. The verdict followed a two-week trial held in San Diego, concluding a lawsuit initiated by Tracy Miller, who served as a prosecutor and supervisor in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office for 25 years. Miller’s lawsuit, filed in February 2022 against the county, District Attorney Todd Spitzer, and former Chief Assistant District Attorney Shawn Nelson, alleged retaliation and wrongful termination. She stated that her … Read more

Justice Served: Tom Girardi Sentenced to 7.25 Years for Fraud, Sparking Outrage Among Victims

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Los Angeles, California — Disgraced attorney Tom Girardi, once a prominent figure in the legal field and known for his association with the reality TV star Erika Jayne, received a federal prison sentence of 7 ¼ years on Tuesday. U.S. District Judge Josephine Staton emphasized the severity of Girardi’s crimes, which involved the theft of millions from clients, during the sentencing. The decision raised questions about whether Girardi, now 86 and in deteriorating health, would survive the consequences of his actions. In a courtroom filled with victims of his fraudulent schemes, Judge Staton referenced Girardi’s … Read more