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NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions over age evidence
A state appeals court has dismissed two sexual assault convictions because the prosecutor failed to present evidence that the defendant was at least 18 years old.
NY appeals court revives landlord liability assault case
In a split decision, a state appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit against the landlord of an apartment complex where she was sexually assaulted.
Maxwell Hairston, the Bills’ 1st-round pick, is accused of sexual assault
Buffalo Bills first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston was accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a woman in 2021 at the University of Kentucky.
NY appeals court reverses sexual assault convictions
A New York appeals court has reversed sexual assault convictions because of improper testimony about one victim’s credibility.
Drunk people can’t technically be raped under N.Y. law, prosecutor says. Advocates say it’s not an excuse.
The scenario is unfortunately common: A woman goes to a bar and chooses to have several drinks. Later that night, she becomes a victim of sexual assault. In New York, […]
In sex assault laws, definition of consent varies widely
For two months now, as accusations of sexual misconduct have piled up against Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced mogul has responded over and over again: “Any allegations of nonconsensual sex are […]
Workplace Issues: Sex assault case raises difficult issues regarding military
This case demonstrates that the courts do not favor imposing any liability against military institutions — even involving sexual harassment and rape at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. […]
Juror: 2 holdouts in Bill Cosby’s trial refused to convict
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — After 52 hours of tense deliberations, two holdouts in Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial refused to convict the 79-year-old comedian, a juror told ABC News. The juror, […]
Fact Check: Justice Alito’s misleading claim about sex offender rearrests
“Repeat sex offenders pose an especially grave risk to children. ‘When convicted sex offenders reenter society, they are much more likely than any other type of offender to be rearrested […]
What’s next for the Bill Cosby sex-assault case?
They almost surely will meet again in a court of law. One more time, the lanky former jock with the loose-limbed gait and the mound of curly hair is likely […]
Polanski’s victim asks judge to end case against director
LOS ANGELES — Roman Polanski’s sexual assault victim asked a judge Friday to end the 40-year-old case against the fugitive director, but there was no indication her plea would bring […]
Ex-Cornell fraternity president gets probation in sex offense case
A former fraternity president at Cornell University who pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor sex offense was sentenced Tuesday to six years of probation. Wolfgang Ballinger was a 21-year-old junior last […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
- Fourth Department – Ineffective assistance of counsel: People v. Castaneda
- Fourth Department – Search warrant: People v. Anderson
- Fourth Department – Probable cause: People v. Asbury
Law News
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit