The Justice Department is in advanced talks to settle with victims of Larry Nassar, with a potential settlement amount close to $100 million, following findings that the FBI mishandled the case. More than 100 women sought over $1 billion collectively for the FBI's failure to stop Nassar, who pleaded guilty to abusing patients and possessing child sex abuse images. Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics previously reached settlements with Nassar's victims.
The convictions of James and Jennifer Crumbley, parents of the teenage school shooter Ethan Crumbley, set a legal precedent that could lead to more cases against parents for their children's actions. While the prosecutor hopes it will prevent gun violence, legal experts warn that the verdicts could open the floodgates to similar prosecutions. The couple faces up to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter, and their case has sparked concerns about the potential prosecution of parents for their children's crimes, leading to increased scrutiny on parental responsibility and gun storage laws.
A judge has ruled that Harmony Montgomery, a 5-year-old girl missing since 2019, is legally dead, following her father's conviction for killing her. Her mother, Crystal Sorey, has been granted the right to become the administrator of her estate and is preparing for a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. The ruling comes after evidence presented during the trial, including testimony from Adam Montgomery's estranged wife, indicated that Harmony was killed as a result of a catastrophic event.
A judge has ruled that 5-year-old Harmony Montgomery, missing since 2019, is legally dead, allowing her mother to become administrator of her estate as she prepares for a wrongful death lawsuit against the state. This comes just weeks after Harmony's father was convicted of killing her, with evidence suggesting a catastrophic event leading to her death. The ruling follows testimony from the father's estranged wife and the admission of guilt to lesser charges.
A former McDonald’s employee who was sexually assaulted at age 14 by a manager, a registered sex offender, at her Bethel Park workplace has reached a $4.35 million settlement with the franchisee. The victim's attorney criticized the hiring of a convicted sex offender and announced the settlement, while the franchisee, Rice Enterprises, filed for bankruptcy. The lawsuit alleged that McDonald’s created a sexually hostile work environment and failed to address the harassment. The victim was raped in February 2021, and the settlement was reached to avoid putting a minor child on trial.
Bernalillo County District Attorney Sam Bregman has dismissed over 150 DWI cases, citing an ongoing federal investigation into officers within the Albuquerque Police Department's DWI unit. Federal agents have searched the homes of officers involved in the dismissed cases. Bregman stated that he had no choice but to drop the cases and emphasized the need to follow his ethics as a prosecutor. He declined to provide specific details and referred inquiries to the U.S. Attorney's office.
Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have won a court battle to reclaim up to £10 million worth of assets, including luxury cars and properties, that were seized by Romanian authorities in connection with allegations of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Court of Appeal overturned the decision to seize their assets, marking a significant victory for the brothers, but the assets remain seized until a reassessment and ruling is made. The allegations against the Tate brothers include controlling women's income from online adult content, coercing them into group sex, and subjecting them to physical and verbal abuse, which they deny.
Naresh Goyal, the founder of Jet Airways, made an emotional appeal in court, expressing his desire to die in jail due to his lost hope and deteriorating health. Facing charges of a Rs 538 crore fraud at Canara Bank, Goyal is currently in judicial custody. He highlighted his and his wife's serious health issues, pleading with the judge for consideration. The court has assured attention to his mental and physical health, with his bail plea to be heard on January 16. The case against Goyal involves allegations of money laundering by the Enforcement Directorate, following a complaint from Canara Bank regarding unpaid loans.
Jackson Mahomes, the younger brother of NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes, had three felony charges of aggravated sexual battery dropped due to the alleged victim's lack of cooperation. The charges stemmed from an incident in February 2023 where he was accused of forcibly kissing a restaurant owner. A misdemeanor battery charge remains, to which Mahomes has pleaded not guilty. The dismissal was influenced by the victim's refusal to testify, despite evidence from surveillance video. Mahomes has previously faced public scrutiny for his behavior at NFL games and on social media.
T.I. (Clifford Harris) and his wife, Tiny (Tameka Harris), are facing a lawsuit filed by a military veteran who accuses them of drugging and raping her in 2005. The lawsuit, filed under a California act that extends the statute of limitations for sexual abuse claims, includes charges of sexual battery and emotional distress. The Harrises have denied the allegations, labeling the lawsuit as extortion. Los Angeles prosecutors previously declined to pursue criminal charges due to the statute of limitations. The couple has faced similar accusations from other individuals in the past but no charges were filed.
T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris are facing a lawsuit from a woman who accuses them of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2005. The woman, a former U.S. Air Force member, alleges that after being given a drink by Tiny at a club, she ended up in a hotel room with the couple where she was assaulted. The couple has denied the allegations, stating they have been fighting these claims for three years and look forward to their day in court. The lawsuit is possible due to California's Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, which allows victims to sue even after the statute of limitations has expired.
Jennifer Crumbley, mother of the Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley, is seeking to exclude the testimony of three witnesses from her trial on involuntary manslaughter charges. She argues that their accounts of the shooting are irrelevant to her case and could prejudice the jury due to their gruesome nature. The witnesses include a teacher who was shot, an assistant principal who tried to save a dying student, and a student who hid from the shooter. Prosecutors contend that the Crumbleys could have prevented the tragedy by informing the school about their son's access to a gun, which he used in the shooting that resulted in four student deaths and several injuries.
