Criminal Law

Is this sexual assault Or a prank
In Connecticut, a high-school wrestler has been arrested for sexual assault because, a year ago, he allegedly waved his genitals in the face of another wrestler who'd been pinned down...

Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Military
Earlier this month, the Pentagon released its Gender Relations Survey for FY 06 and Sexual Assault report for FY 07. The underlying requirements for the sexual assault report changed significantly from last year, and so a comparison from prior years...

Nutcase Oklahoma Highway Patrol Police Officer John Kevin Bradshaw Suspended, Charged With Misdemeanor Assault And Battery After Attacking Child’s Baseball Coach
ENID, OKLAHOMA — Prosecutors accused an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper Wednesday of assaulting a high school baseball coach after the lawman’s son didn’t make the team...

School security officer investigated for sexual assault www.privateofficer.com
School security officer investigated for sexual assault www.privateofficer.com PEARL CITY, Hawaii May 11 2008 Kyle T. Greene Ntl. Assoc. Private Officers http://www.privateofficer...

Legal Remedies for Victims of Sexual Assault
In our serious injury practice, regrettably, we have seen more and more cases involving sexual assault. These cases arise in of a variety of contexts. We have seen assaults on minor children committed by third parties (such as school or...

Everett Middle School Employee Charged with Child Rape and Indecent Assault and Battery in Massachusetts Pleads Not Guilty
In Massachusetts, Robert J. Shea, a basketball coach and custodian at Everett Middle School has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of indecent assault and battery involving a 12-year-old boy...

Sex Offender Lists
Registries by State and County

Sexual Harassment Policy
Define harassment, outline complaint procedure

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

Unlawful Retaliation for Sexual Harassment Claim
Title VII retaliatory discharge retaliation requires proof of participation in protected activities

Student Harassment
Wichita School District pays $45,000 settlement for high school students' harassment lawsuit.

School Racism
School District pays $250,000 in racial harassment settlement.

Refco
Ex-CEO Gets 16 Years

School House Abuse
Selwyn House School agrees to $5 million teacher molestation settlement.

Nail Guns
Injury Rate More Than Doubles in Three Years

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