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Judge Keller Blames the Victim
One thing that defense attorneys often do that most prosecutors despise is to blame the victim. We put the victim on trial. If we can blame the victim for the predicament our client is currently in, then perhaps we can...

Should a Victims Tale of Woe Move a Judge The Impact of a Letter
A federal judge handed down the max to Bernard Madoff and at least one victim statement was involved in his decision.

Live Blogging the Madoff Sentencing: Pleading With the Judge
A fourth victim pleads with Judge Chin to "not fail us." The fifth and sixth victims both have to compose themselves in the midst of their statements. The sixth victim lashes into Madoff for betraying fellow Jews.

L&C Law’s Meg Garvin on Judge Calling for Child Porn Victim Restitution
L&C Law’s Meg Garvin on Judge Calling for Child Porn Victim Restitution :: National Crime Victim Law Institute

"Tucson Video Shows Judge Saving Other Victim"
"Tucson Video Shows Judge Saving Other Victim": The Wall Street Journal has this news update.

Former band teacher must file as sex offender, pay victim $250,000
A judge has sentenced Alison Peck, the former band director at Greenfield (Mo.) High School, to five years probation for two counts of statutory rape of a student. She had sex with the victim in three different counties...

Baltimore Strip Search Class Action
Judge Gives Go-ahead

Austin Car Accident Victim Awarded $470,000
$470,000 Awarded to Austin Car Accident Victim

Canceled Insurance
Judge orders Health Net Inc. to pay $9 million settlement after terminating a policyholder's policy after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Labor and Delivery
Judge awards mother $6 million medical malpractice settlement after baby was born with brain injuries.

Victim of Sexual Attack Awarded $1.4 Million
Victim of Sexual Attack Awarded $1.5 Million

Asbestos Mesothelioma Victim Wins Appeal of $20 Million Asbestos Cancer Verdict
Asbestos Mesothelioma Victim Wins Appeal of $20 Million Asbestos Cancer Verdict