Helping victims of sexual assault seek justice
Despite our concerted efforts to combat sexual violence, an alarming paradox has emerged in recent years. Some reported rape cases in the United States have taken a disturbing twist, where survivors find themselves under scrutiny, accused of fabricating their own trauma. This perplexing issue lies at the heart of the recent Netflix documentary "Victim/Suspect" and... Continue Reading →
In a pivotal legal battle, Uber Technologies is grappling with a multidistrict federal lawsuit filed by more than 20 victims across nine states. These brave individuals allege they were sexually assaulted while using Uber's rideshare service. What makes this case particularly intriguing is the decision to hold a hearing in Lexington, Kentucky, even though none... Continue Reading →
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in New Jersey's legal landscape, one that empowers survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault. Victims are now able to access the civil justice system to hold abusers and the institutions that enabled them accountable. This article explores how sex abuse victims can bring civil lawsuits... Continue Reading →
In a deeply troubling and wide-ranging case, Major Michael D. Stockin, a 37-year-old Army doctor, has been under investigation for over a year in connection with a sprawling sexual assault case involving at least 23 alleged victims, including his own patients. Military documents obtained by The Washington Post, along with interviews with informed sources, shed... Continue Reading →
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a Long Island judge has ordered former pediatrician Stuart Copperman to pay a staggering $22 million in compensatory and punitive damages. The lawsuit was filed by a brave 42-year-old woman, identified as Jane Doe A.R. I, who alleged that she suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Copperman from toddlerhood... Continue Reading →
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