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Nov
The Rise of Sexual Abuse by Teachers
Erik Heninger and Brandy Robertson secured a $1. 5 million judgment against a cheerleading coach and gym for sexual assault and invasion of privacy of two women. Along with other acts, the coach was secretly recording the cheerleaders - minors at the time – in various...
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Nov
Jury Finds AL School Superintendent Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Assault, and Battery
An Alabama jury found a former school superintendent guilty of sexual harassment and assault, and battery last week. Sexual harassment victims filed a civil lawsuit against the superintendent. The court found him guilty of sexual harassment under the 14th Amendment equal protect...
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Nov
Alabama Student-Athletes Have Suffered From Sexual Harassment
A former University of South Alabama Women's head volleyball coach faces new allegations of sexual abuse. The plaintiffs in a federal lawsuit claim that the coach sexually harassed and emotionally and physically abused her players for several years. The lawsuit also claims ...
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Nov
Recovering Monetary Compensation for Childhood Sexual Abuse
In the wake of yet more sex abuse discoveries, the Catholic Church continues to struggle with a decades-long image problem. Just recently, it was revealed that the identities of more than 500 priests in Illinois were kept hidden from authorities, even after credible allegations o...
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Nov
Yes, You can Sue for Sexual Misconduct
Many victims of sexual misconduct feel there is nowhere to turn. Victims often worry that they will not be heard or that they will be punished for coming forward. While it is certainly easy to understand these fears, there is hope. The law does offer protections to sexual assault...
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