NYC’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act Lookback Window Is Open: What Survivors of Sexual Abuse Need to Know
On January 29, 2026, the New York City Council overrode a mayoral veto to enact Intro 1297-A, a critical amendment to New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA). The law took […]
Liability of Foster Parents and Agencies in Child Abuse and Negligence Cases: When the System Fails
Foster care systems were established to offer care, safety, and temporary homes for children that are not able to stay with their biological families due to various reasons. These systems […]
Ohio Pediatric Urologist Fired After Being Charged with Sex Offenses Against Children
Bryan Shanley Sack, 43, of Michigan, was charged Saturday with multiple child sex offenses and immediately fired from his role as a pediatric urologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Toledo, […]
Jury Finds in Favor of Abuse Survivor in Bill Cosby Lawsuit
A former waitress who sued Bill Cosby in civil court has won a judgment of $19 million against Bill Cosby, the now-disgraced Hollywood icon. The sexual battery incident occurred in […]
Manhattan District Attorney Honors Domestic Violence Month Through Action
As the month of October draws to a close, it’s time to give credit where credit is due. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has done more than talk about safety […]
Sean P Diddy Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Prison
Sean “P Diddy” Combs will serve a 50 month prison term. However, he has already served 12 months so he will most likely only serve another 3 years. No one […]
Bronx’s NYCHA Mitchel House Plagued by Safety Violations Prior to Collapse
Prior to this morning’s explosion and partial collapse of the 20-story Mitchel House in the Bronx, the NY City Housing Authority run high rise was plagued by safety violations. According […]
Department of Justice Creates Compensation Process for Sex Trafficking Victims of Backpage
The US Department of Justice recently announced a program to assist victims of sex trafficking through the now-defunct Back Page website. About the Criminal Case According to a press release […]
Harvey Weinstein Convicted in Me Too Retrial
A majority female jury has convicted the Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein in the MeToo sex crimes case. This retrial was the result the initial conviction 5 years ago was overturned. […]
UK Law Enforcement Charge Russell Brand with Rape and Sexual Assault
Well-known comedian and social commentator Russell Brand has been charged with one allegation of rape, one allegation of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two further counts of sexual […]