There is little else as important as the safety, health, and wellbeing of our children. In an effort to protect our children, every state in the country has a statute that outlines who is required to make a report when they suspect or become aware that child abuse or neglect has taken place—they are referred to as “mandated reporters.” However, … [Read more...]
Criminal Complaint Issued Against Spacey, His Response Posted Online
Kevin Spacey will be charged with indecent assault and battery in Massachusetts, according to SF Gate. A criminal complaint was issued against the disgraced actor for allegedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old at a bar in Nantucket back in 2016. The charge stems from an accusation made by Boston news anchor Heather Unruh, who accused … [Read more...]
2018’s Most Shocking Celebrity Legal Problems and Arrests
Being a celebrity doesn't mean you're above the law. Here are some of 2018's most shocking celebrity arrests and run-ins with the law. Alec Baldwin - Assault Over a Parking SpaceAmy Schumer - Protesting Brett KavanaughIce-T - Not Paying a Bridge TollAllison Mack - Human Sex TraffickingVince Vaughn - D.U.I.Amanda Stanton - Domestic … [Read more...]
Trusted Doctor Accused of Sexual Abuse Against Young Patients
A now-deceased endocrinologist, Dr. Reginald Archibald, who practiced medicine for many decades at New York City’s prominent Rockefeller University Hospital, has been accused of sexually abusing young patients while he treated and studied children who were deemed young for their age. According to the New York Times, “Dr. Archibald worked as a … [Read more...]
Can Civil Litigation Help Curb Human Sex Trafficking?
Human sex trafficking has the dubious distinction of being one of the fastest growing crimes in the world – as well as one of the hardest to stop. But a new, somewhat unusual legal strategy is showing great promise in fighting a terrible industry. Instead of focusing on criminal prosecution, victims are filing civil lawsuits. How can civil … [Read more...]
Justice Department Probes Pennsylvania Dioceses
According to Reuters, the Justice Department will investigate cases of sexual abuse by clergy members from four Roman Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania. The dioceses include Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, and Allentown. The received federal subpoenas after a state grand jury report alleged Catholic priests in Pennsylvania sexually abused … [Read more...]
New York Enforces Landmark #Me Too Legislation Including Ban on Nondisclosure Agreements and Mandatory Arbitration
One year ago, on October 15, 2017, the #Me Too movement went viral following the October 9th firing of Harvey Weinstein from his media empire, Miramax. Women across the country shared stories on social media of workplace sexual harassment, bullying and sexual assault. Kevin Spacey, Mario Batali, Charlie Rose, Matt Lauer, Al Franken, and … [Read more...]
Does the Fifth Amendment Protect Child Pornographers from Being Forced to Reveal Passwords?
Whether a criminal defendant charged with sharing child pornography on the Internet should be compelled to provide his encrypted passwords despite his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination is at the heart of a vexing and ambiguous case before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. The case, Commonwealth v. Davis, addresses whether “the … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Alleges Facebook is Apathetic About Human Trafficking
A Texas woman and human trafficking victim has filed a seven-figure lawsuit against Facebook, alleging that the social media giant has systematically failed to take steps to prevent its website from being used as a tragically effective tool for traffickers. Though the woman is identified only as “Jane Doe” in media reports, her attorney, Annie … [Read more...]
Brett Kavanaugh Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice
Photo: Fred Schilling/US SUPREME COURT/HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock. Following his confirmation late Saturday afternoon, Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in as a Justice on the Supreme Court in a private ceremony. Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy administered the Judicial Oath in front of Kavanaugh's family in Justices' … [Read more...]
