Shortchanged victims not uncommon Fogle’s estimated net worth of $15 million means his victims are likely to receive the full amount of restitution ordered. According to attorney and former U.S. federal judge Paul Cassell, that’s not often the case for…
Paroline v. United States
This case presents the Supreme Court with an opportunity to settle a circuit split over the interpretation of § 2259, a federal statute that addresses restitution for child-abuse victims. Paroline argues that § 2259 requires that a victim’s damages be…
Three Defendants File Motion to Dismiss in Osteo School Case
Three of the defendants named in a lawsuit against West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine have filed a motion to dismiss themselves from the lawsuit. WVSOM then prohibited Rex from not communicating with McGuinness, or from communicating with any student,…
Senator Gillibrand Continues Fight Against Schools that ‘Underplay’ Sexual Assaults on Campuses
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has been speaking around the state about a bill that was re-introduced in the senate to fight sexual assault on college campuses. After a trip to Elmira earlier in the day, she spent Friday afternoon at Union…
Skidmore Student Found Responsible for Attack Suspended for Additional Two Years
On Wednesday, Kiefer was informed that her attacker would be given a two-year suspension. She said she initially hesitated to share the news. “Then I decided, ‘You know what? These people have been by my side 100 percent this whole…
Board Makes Decision in Case of Skidmore Student Accused of Sexual Assault
The Skidmore student accused of sexually assaulting another student back in April of 2014 will not be allowed to return to the college for several years. The college investigated and found that student had violated the schools sexual and gender…