Lakeland, FL – A shocking incident has rocked Lakeland High School in Florida as a track coach was arrested for allegedly attempting to engage in sexual contact with a 16-year-old student. The coach, identified as 40-year-old Jarvis Young, is also accused of not disclosing his…
Pedestrian deaths are on the rise, and a new episode of the podcast Freakonomics discusses why the U.S. stands out from other countries regarding pedestrian fatalities. In “Why is the U.S. So Good at Killing Pedestrians?” the podcast host explores why drivers are rarely punished…
A man lost his life in a fatal Bakersfield pedestrian accident on Sunday morning. KGET reported that the accident happened at 2:38 a.m. on Meacham Road in Bakersfield on Sunday morning, September 17, 2023. When Bakersfield Police Department officials arrived on scene, they found that…
In the wake of Maryland’s Child Victim’s Act which is set to take effect October 1, 2023, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced that it is considering filing for federal bankruptcy protection. If the Archdiocese does file for bankruptcy it would be the latest in a…
Pleasant Hill, CA – In a shocking turn of events, a faculty member and former track coach at Diablo Valley College, Kyle Lee Whitmore, has been arrested and charged with heinous crimes related to human trafficking, sexual assault, and pimping. The allegations have sent shockwaves…
In 2019, 40 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in West Virginia that took the lives of 44 people. While there were fewer fatalities in 2022, more than 1,000 commercial vehicles were involved in accidents. Often, drivers of commercial vehicles suffer minor, if any,…
In 2002, priest Lawrence Hecker quietly retired from his position within the Catholic Church. His retirement came three years after he gave a statement to church leaders confessing he committed “overtly sexual acts” against several boys decades earlier. Now, the disgraced Louisiana priest is charged…
Country Club Hills, IL – In a shocking incident that has left the community in mourning, a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed on Friday night following a homecoming football game at Hillcrest High School located at South Suburbs, 17401 Pulaski Rd, Country Club Hills,…
Widespread sexual abuse lawsuits have been rampant throughout organizations for decades, including religious institutions, workplaces, youth organizations, sports teams, and schools. But it’s only been in recent years that these crimes have been highly publicized, drawing attention to the horrors that people of all ages…
The Wall St. Journal, in conjunction with researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, have discovered that Instagram’s algorithms have aided pedophiles to connect with pedophile content and their networks. Meta Platforms which owns Instagram has acknowledged the problem (after the WSJ…
Over 100 people were killed, and hundreds more are still missing after a wildfire devastated Maui last month, making it one of the deadliest wildfires in modern history. Wildfires are classified as natural disasters, but most are preventable. Multiple parties — including Maui County —…
Although not commonly awarded, punitive damages can be a vital part of a personal injury case. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are intended to punish defendants for certain wanton, willful, or deliberate acts. They are not available in every single personal injury case,…
Everyone must place trust in the hands of different types of professionals throughout their lives. Doctors and specialists help treat sick or injured patients. Financial experts manage peoples’ hard-earned money and provide recommendations for investments. And lawyers protect the rights of their clients, negotiate contracts and…
