October 2019
‘Justice For All’: Victims Demand Their Voices Be Heard | NBC Nightly News
NCVBA director Renee Williams was featured in a segment on Nightly News with Lester Holt where she discussed how crime victims are often left out… Read More »‘Justice For All’: Victims Demand Their Voices Be Heard | NBC Nightly News
National Law Journal Awards Mary Alexander With 2019 Trailblazer Award
Originally posted on Mary Alexander & Associates, P.C. in May 2019 The National Law Journal (NLJ) has honored Mary Alexander with the 2019 Plaintiff Trailblazer… Read More »National Law Journal Awards Mary Alexander With 2019 Trailblazer Award
Nationally-recognized Attorney Launches Comprehensive Database of Clergy Accused of Sexual Misconduct in the Diocese of Allentown
Originally published on PR Newswire on May 1, 2019 ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Adam Horowitz, a nationally-recognized advocate for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, announces… Read More »Nationally-recognized Attorney Launches Comprehensive Database of Clergy Accused of Sexual Misconduct in the Diocese of Allentown
Family’s use of Title IX to seek $25 million judgment against LSU in hazing death gains traction
Originally posted on the Louisiana Record, August 29, 2019 Max Gruver was only 18 when he died of alcohol poisoning in a hazing incident at… Read More »Family’s use of Title IX to seek $25 million judgment against LSU in hazing death gains traction
Scientology accused of forced labor, child abuse, kidnapping in lawsuit
NCVBA member Brian Kent was featured in this article originally posted on Fox13 on June 20, 2019 An ex-Scientologist is suing the Church of Scientology… Read More »Scientology accused of forced labor, child abuse, kidnapping in lawsuit
‘Basketball Diaries’ coach ‘Lefty’ named in Boys & Girls Club sexual abuse lawsuit
NCVBA attorney James Marsh was featured in this article originally posted on CTPost on September 24, 2019 Two predators were allowed unfettered access to vulnerable… Read More »‘Basketball Diaries’ coach ‘Lefty’ named in Boys & Girls Club sexual abuse lawsuit
He Sued Over a Priest’s Abuse. Then the Diocese Filed for Bankruptcy.
Originally published on The New York Times, September 26, 2019 The Rochester diocese’s move has left many who were promised justice under New York’s Child… Read More »He Sued Over a Priest’s Abuse. Then the Diocese Filed for Bankruptcy.
3 Women Sue Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, Alleging Rape and Other Forced Sex Acts
Originally posted on KTLA5 on August 20, 2019 Three women filed lawsuits Tuesday accusing Jeffrey Epstein of raping them or subjecting them to other forced… Read More »3 Women Sue Estate of Jeffrey Epstein, Alleging Rape and Other Forced Sex Acts
Sex Trafficking Awareness Is Increasing and So Are Civil Claims
Originally posted on Law.com on July 22, 2019 Court watchers said growing media attention has changed public understanding of sex trafficking, including the perception of… Read More »Sex Trafficking Awareness Is Increasing and So Are Civil Claims