Advocates believe a family court pilot initiative in British Columbia may be promising for domestic violence victims who are navigating an intimidating legal system. The Ministry of Attorney General and BC’s provincial court developed the project. An informal trial process is being examined as part of new court rules meant […]
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Family law system can pose challenges to parents, victims of abuse
Breadcrumb Trail Links Saskatchewan A family lawyer says the Court is cautious about involving police in custody matters. A family lawyer says the Court is cautious about involving police in custody matters. jpg Article content Navigating the legal system can be challenging for anyone, but for a parent who is […]
Governor Ducey Kicks Off Victims’ Rights Week With Signing Ceremonies For Two Victims’ Rights Bills
Bills Will Help Protect Arizonans From Antisemitic Crimes, Strengthen Emergency Orders Of Protection PHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey today held a ceremonial signing for two bills aimed at strengthening protections for Arizona crime victims. The bill signings kick off Arizona Crime Victims’ Right Week, which recognizes Arizona’s national leadership in […]
79-year-old victim’s family attorney says bridge tender was ‘negligent’
Woman falls to her death from Florida bridge When the drawbridge began rising with the bicyclist still on it, police said the woman tried to hold on. A bystander then tried to rescue her but lost his grip, and the woman fell five to six stories below where she died […]
United States Attorney Announces Over $880,000 Recovery for Victims of Real Estate Fraud Scheme | USAO-MA
BOSTON – The United States Attorney’s Office announced today that $884,755 recovered from forfeited assets of Scott J. Wolas will be distributed to his victims. The United States Attorney’s Office expressly sought permission to have the forfeited assets directly applied to victim restitution, which was granted by the Department of […]
SUPPORT WITHIN REACH: Tougher legislation could help sexual assault victims come forward
These changes included the elimination of the Statute of Limitations for criminal sexual conduct crimes and changes to the definition of Mentally Incapacitated and Coercion. Statute of Limitations refers to how long the prosecution has to charge an individual after a crime has been committed or has been reported. Previously, […]
Astroworld Festival victim’s family declined Travis Scott’s offer to pay for their 9-year-old’s funeral
The death toll from the November 5 concert now stands at 10, and dozens of lawsuits have been filed following the festival tragedy, according to Harris County District Court records. Ezra Blount, a 9-year-old Houston boy injured at the event, was placed in a medically induced coma in an attempt […]