#victim-rights

#victim-rights

A former hockey player was sentenced to 28 years for sexually assaulting eight victims over 13 years, including children.

Diddy is pressuring sexual assault accusers to disclose their identities or risk dismissal of their lawsuits.

Failure to address sexual assault survivor support and city department accountability in San Francisco sparks necessary reforms.

A man was jailed for 16 years for a sustained campaign of abuse, including Scotland's first prosecution for stealthing, which is considered rape.

New York taxpayers are funding groups that exploit legal loopholes, leading to increased crime and fear among victims.

Tina Nash fears for her safety after her attacker was moved to an open prison.

Nathaniel Radimak, notorious for road rage, was released early from prison, heightening fears among his victims.

The defendant was not convicted due to lack of motive and prior relationship with the victim.

New York's flawed discovery laws can lead to the dismissal of domestic violence cases, leaving victims unprotected and vulnerable.

Judge My Anh Tran created new legal precedent in Australia to protect victims of privacy invasion after current laws proved insufficient.

Ms. O'Brien is upset about not being informed of her case date, emphasizing the need for better victim support in the justice system.

A man charged with manslaughter nearly a year after his victim died from a prior assault.

Seven students were charged with assault and hate crimes for violently attacking a man due to his sexual orientation.

Cathal Crotty received a two-year jail sentence for violently attacking Natasha O'Brien after she intervened against his homophobic remarks.

The Parole Board of Canada is reconsidering Paul Bernardo's potential release, amidst claims of victim families' rights being overlooked.

The justice system has once again failed the families of Kristen French and Leslie Mahaffy by denying them in-person victim impact statements at Paul Bernardo's parole hearing.

Adnan Syed's conviction has been reinstated by Maryland's Supreme Court, necessitating a re-examination of the case hearings.

The ruling reflects ongoing tensions between legal procedures and victim representation in criminal law.

The legal response to Michael Esposito's actions was criticized as insufficient, leaving the victim feeling anger and distress.

Charges reduced in rape case from dating app; victim angered by plea deals.