Sexual Assault

Diddy’s Lawyer Accuses Opposing Counsel Of Depravity

That was quick!

Attorney Once Named One Of People Magazine’s Most Eligible Bachelors Headed To Jail

The attorney was convicted of aggravated rape and burglary.

The Senate F*cked Up The Kavanaugh Investigation

This is the opposite of confidence inspiring.

Missouri’s Supreme Court Thinks That Disbarment Is Too Serious A Punishment For A Lawyer Who Assaulted 6 Of His Clients

Accountability really is a four-letter word.

New Brett Kavanaugh Documentary Set To ‘Trigger Outrage’

A deeper look at the allegations against the Supreme Court Justice.

Former Biglaw Associate Convicted Of Sexual Assault Banned From Profession

After his jail time, he won't just be able to go back to the profession.

Morning Docket: 09.21.22

* Trump may soon be in court for rape charges. Unrelated, I doubt this will damage his reputation among his cult following. [NYT] * Aspiring JD concerned about the environment? Check out Vermont Law! [VT Digger] * Chipotle to shell out $8 million tied to child labor law violations. Whoever tipped them off probably didn't get a good serving size. [NJ Monitor] * Adobe and Antitrust go together in more ways than just alliteration. [Axios] * Bit of legal humor to start the day off? Here's a thread of some "allegedly" good legal jokes. [Reddit]

A 17-Year-Old Was Forced To Pay $150k To A Family For Defending Herself

If there was ever a time for debt forgiveness, it would be this.

This Police Department’s DNA Collection Was So Unethical New Laws Will Likely Be Made Preventing It From Happening Again

Treating victims like future violators can’t be good for police-civilian relations.

Morning Docket: 09.13.22

* Whose Flight Is It, Anyway?: Lawsuit aims to enforce minimum seat sizes among airlines. Looking at you Spirit and Frontier. [Reuters] * Remember Independent state legislative theory? That's still a thing, and it looms darker than before. Like fair elections? Pay attention.  [Common Dreams] * The DOJ subpoenaed over 30 people related to Trump's mucking about. Somebody is gonna fold, and Twitter will be ablaze. [CNN] * Reporting sexual assault is hard enough as is without the risk of a kit being used against you. [The Guardian] * Sotomayor has temporarily weighted in on the nuanced question of if Yeshiva University has a religious right to discriminate against their student's affiliations. This is a good primer. [Vox]

The Work To End Sexual Harassment Is Always Going On

There's so much going on.

Judge Sentenced To Jail Over Sexual Assault Of Co-Workers

He was accused of harassing and assaulting courthouse workers.

Morning Docket: 01.27.22

* To the windows, to the wall, Biden's infrastructure bill will help keep families’ homes the right temperature. [WXFRTV] * Been having Rockwell flashbacks ever since Apple dropped those AirTags? Pennsylvania's got your back. [iMore] * Has the recent flood of old Pyrex in thrift stores made you think about estate planning? Here are a few tips from an elder law attorney for getting your affairs in order. [WGN Radio] * Biden's executive order just made it easier to punish sexual assault in the military. About damn time. [WSJ] * Virginia just passed Adam's Law, which will require colleges and universities to publicly post hazing incidents in student organizations. Three cheers for informed decisions! [NBC]

Judge Gives Prison Guard Who Violated Someone’s Liberty Chance To Represent Country

Since when do you get to choose your punishment?

Judge, Accused Of Sexual Abuse Of Prosecutor Appearing Before Him, Insists ‘My Rulings Were Fair’

His impartiality has been called into question.