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crime-and-justice15 days ago•2 min saved

Cincinnati doctor gets 15 years for lying after DNA solves 1989 rape

Frederick Tanzer, a former Cincinnati physician, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for lying to federal agents after DNA evidence identified him as the perpetrator of a 1989 rape. Although investigators confirmed his guilt through a discarded coffee cup, prosecutors could not charge him for the assault due to expired state statutes of limitations. The case highlights the legal barriers survivors face when time limits bar prosecution, even when modern forensic technology solves decades-old crimes. Tanzer pleaded guilty to false statements after being tricked into denying the attack, while the victim, Dana Beatty, continues to advocate for eliminating such time limits.

via WLWT|

#cincinnati #crime-and-justice #dna

crime-and-justice15 days ago•9 min saved

Ohio Doctor Sentenced to 15 Years for Lying After DNA Solves 35-Year-Old Rape Case

Frederick Tanzer, a former physician, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for lying to federal agents after DNA evidence identified him as the perpetrator of a 1989 rape in Cincinnati. Although investigators confirmed his guilt through a discarded coffee cup, prosecutors could not charge him for the assault due to expired state statutes of limitations. The case highlights the legal barriers survivors face when time limits bar prosecution, even when modern forensic technology solves decades-old crimes. Tanzer pleaded guilty to false statements after being tricked into denying the attack, while the victim, Dana Beatty, continues to advocate for eliminating such time limits.

via NBC News|

#cincinnati #cold-case #crime-and-justice

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

California Legislature passes amended child sex abuse law, sending it to Newsom

California lawmakers passed Senate Bill 577, amending a 2019 law that expanded the statute of limitations for childhood sexual abuse claims. The bill requires victims over 40 to provide stronger evidence of institutional awareness and imposes fines on attorneys filing fraudulent claims, but it rejects caps on damages. The legislation now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #child-sexual-abuse #gavin-newsom

world3 months ago•4 min saved

French survivors urge end to statute of limitations on rape

More than 50 women in France have formed Survivors' Voices to demand abolishing the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault, arguing that the current limits (20 years for adults, 30 years from the crime for minors) deny justice and ignore lasting trauma. They point to alleged cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Jean-Luc Brunel, and Mohammed Al Fayed, and one member, Lisa Brinkworth, is pursuing a case at the European Court of Human Rights after her assault claim against Gerald Marie was blocked by the time limit. The group’s press conference and responses from the BBC and authorities are noted as part of the push for reform.

via BBC|

#european-court-of-human-rights #france #rape

technology5 months ago•3 min saved

Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit as Jury Finds Time-Barred Claim

A US federal jury in Oakland unanimously ruled Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI was time-barred by the statute of limitations, finding no liability over OpenAI’s direction; Musk said he will appeal, and the trial underscored a deeprift over OpenAI’s nonprofit origins and its move toward profitability amid Microsoft partnerships.

via Al Jazeera|

#artificial-intelligence #elon-musk #lawsuit

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

"Trump's Legal Battles: Fundraising Soars Amid Controversy"

Donald Trump plans to appeal his conviction for falsifying business records, questioning the New York statute of limitations. Normally, such charges must be filed within five years, but a COVID-19 extension allowed more time. The judge ruled this extension valid, and Trump was charged just within the extended deadline. Trump's legal team may challenge this timing on appeal.

via USA TODAY|

#conviction #covid-19-extension #new-york

legalregulatory2 years ago•0 min saved

"Supreme Court's Battle Over Deregulation and Swipe Fees"

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case that could potentially dismantle safeguards for federal regulations governing Americans' daily lives. Backed by big business and conservative groups, the plaintiffs seek to overturn a statute of limitations protecting federal rules from legal challenges after six years. If successful, this could lead to widespread attacks on federal regulations across various sectors, posing a significant threat to public health, safety, the economy, and the environment.

via The Lever|

#deregulation #federal-regulations #legalregulatory

jurisprudence2 years ago•5 min saved

"Supreme Court's Potential Impact on Regulatory Cases"

The Supreme Court case Corner Post v. Board of Governors could have far-reaching implications for the administrative state and regulatory past and future. The case involves a technical debate over the statute of limitations for challenging regulations, with potential to open the door for nonstop litigation against old rules. If successful, it could empower industry to challenge old regulations and significantly restrict agencies' ability to make and enforce rules, ultimately impacting millions of Americans and posing a threat to constitutional democracy.

via Slate|

#administrative-state #chevron-deference #dodd-frank

legal-entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Prosecutors Dismiss Gerard Depardieu Sexual Assault Complaint Over Statute of Limitations"

French prosecutors have dismissed the sexual assault complaint filed by Hélène Darras against Gerard Depardieu due to the statute of limitations. This complaint was part of a larger investigation stemming from a lawsuit by Charlotte Arnould in 2018. Depardieu has not been convicted in connection to any of the allegations and denies any wrongdoing. The dismissal comes after a documentary aired footage of the actor making sexually inappropriate and obscene jokes, causing an uproar in France and leading to threats to strip him of his Legion of Honor.

via NBC News|

#complaint-dismissed #french-prosecutors #gerard-depardieu

arts2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Prosecutors Drop Gerard Depardieu Sexual Assault Case Over Statute of Limitations"

A sexual assault lawsuit against Gérard Depardieu, filed by French actress Hélène Darras, has been dropped due to being past the statute of limitations, while the actor remains under investigation in a separate case. Depardieu, 75, has denied any wrongdoing and has not been convicted in connection with any of the accusations against him.

via The New York Times|

#arts #gerard-depardieu #helene-darras

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

"French Prosecutors Dismiss Gerard Depardieu Sexual Assault Case Over Statute of Limitations"

French authorities dismissed the sexual assault complaint against Gérard Depardieu filed by actress Hélène Darras due to the statute of limitations. Darras recounted the alleged incident from the set of the 2007 film Disco on a French investigative show, stating that Depardieu had made unwanted advances towards her. Depardieu has faced multiple sexual assault allegations in recent years, with some dating back decades, and has consistently denied all allegations against him.

via Deadline|

#disco #entertainment #gerard-depardieu

entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

French Prosecutors Dismiss Sexual Assault Complaint Against Gerard Depardieu Due to Statute of Limitations

French prosecutors have dismissed the sexual assault complaint filed by actor Hélène Darras against Gerard Depardieu due to the statute of limitations, with the Paris Prosecutor’s Office stating that there are no new testimonies from other women in connection to the investigation. Depardieu, who has been accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct, including journalist Ruth Baza, has not been convicted and denies any wrongdoing. The complaint was featured in a documentary that also showed footage of the actor making inappropriate jokes, causing controversy in France and leading to threats against his Legion of Honor, which were later retracted by then culture minister Rima Abdul-Malak.

via Variety|

#complaint-dismissed #entertainment #french-prosecutors

legal2 years ago•6 min saved

"Nirvana Baby's Child Pornography Lawsuit Revived by Appeals Court"

A lawsuit filed by Spencer Elden, who was famously photographed as a baby on the cover of Nirvana's album "Nevermind," alleging ongoing personal injuries due to the continued use of the photo, is not barred by the statute of limitations, according to a ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court held that each republication of child pornography can constitute a new personal injury, similar to defamation, and therefore Elden's claim is timely under the law. The court rejected the argument that Elden's awareness of the defendants' previous distribution of the album cover prevented him from claiming new injuries caused by subsequent distributions.

via Reason|

#child-pornography #legal #nevermind

legalcrime2 years ago•3 min saved

Appeals Court Revives Marilyn Manson Ex-Assistant's Sexual Abuse Case

A California appeals court has revived a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Marilyn Manson's former assistant, Ashley Walters, overturning a previous ruling that said she waited too long to bring her case. Walters alleges that Manson subjected her to brutal treatment, including sexual harassment and discrimination, during her time working for him from 2010 to 2011. The appeals court determined that Walters' case could proceed under the delayed discovery rule, as she claims trauma-induced memory suppression prevented her from recalling the incidents until 2020. Manson has denied all accusations, and several cases against him have been dismissed or settled. The ruling sends the case back to the trial court for further litigation.

via Billboard|

#appeals-court #lawsuit #legalcrime

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Diddy Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Allegations of Gang Rape

Diddy has been hit with a new sexual assault lawsuit by an anonymous accuser who claims she was sex trafficked and gang raped by him and others when she was 17 years old. The accuser alleges that she met Diddy's associate, Harve Pierre, in 2003 and was invited to meet Diddy. She says she was plied with drugs and alcohol, and Diddy allegedly penetrated her without consent in a studio bathroom. The accuser also claims that Pierre and another man forced themselves on her. Diddy denies the allegations and vows to fight for his name and the truth.

via TMZ|

#accuser #crime #diddy