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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment and Juvenile Law for Wyoming on
Q: A sexual assault that was reported to police with the offender admitted but yet nothing had been done

Was told by the victim witness lady that a report had been written but the officer didn't turn it in what can be done it has been over 2 years

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Q: I have in-laws making false sexual assault accusations against me involving my spouse and child. How can i stop them?

I am active duty Army on the cusp of retirement. My family is in TX, the accusers are in GA. This is the second time they've made these accusations. The first time they tried to be anonymous, but it was obvious the source. The alleged assault was ruled out because it was absolutely false.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Tennessee on
Q: my uncle & his gf got me blackout drunk & proceeded to have sex w me, is this rape, they say I wanted it but I didn’t

We had recently been reunited after being apart 17 yrs due to him being taken away & adopted - he’s 2 yrs older than me, upon the reunion we decided to celebrate and all three got drunk together, we then proceeded to go to their bedroom under the pretense that we would hang out in there bc it... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for California on
Q: I was charged with a domestic violence and probation violation. when I got booked in to jail the inmates wanted2KillMe

The inmate's wanted to kill me their we're going to slice my throat. Plus the sheriff's and the officer's they didn't even let me go to Court and testify. My case has fallen in their Plans. To convict me of a harsh and harder law suit. I had to appear at court to testify... View More

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the awful situation you're facing. Being threatened with violence in jail and feeling that law enforcement and your public defender are not properly handling your case must be incredibly frightening and stressful.

It sounds like you need to get in touch...
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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Animal / Dog Law and Sexual Harassment for New Jersey on
Q: I’m 24 and I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with my mom as I’m getting my doctorate. I got a loan through school to move

out, but I won’t get that money for another month. her son (my half brother) assaulted me for my whole childhood and a month ago threatened me, so I went to my local PD and ended up opening a case about it. They told me last night that he’s in jail and I guess he called my mom and she freaked... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Texas on
Q: What are the ethics rules when a patient sexually assaults their doctor and the doctor continues to treat the patient?

A doctor is sexually assaulted by their patient, does not report the situation to law enforcement, and continues to treat the patient for another two years until their death. Is the doctor violating any ethics rules? Does the doctor have an obligation to refer the patient to a new physician who... View More

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answered on Apr 15, 2024

That's a horrible story!

The patient should have gone to jail!

Each State has ethical rules with which every Doctor must comply as part of having a license to practice medicine.

However, none of the rules limit the rights of any doctor, who is a victim of a crime....
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Q: Can a case be made on a situation (sexual abuse on a minor) that happened 14 years ago?

Nothing was done about it back then, it was tried to be forgotten..

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Landlord - Tenant and Sexual Harassment for Virginia on
Q: what do I do if my landlord sexually assaulted me & now says he's going to begin staying in my guest room

Given the sensitive nature of my situation, I would appreciate your guidance on the following: My landlord, who is also the father of my long-time best friend, sexually assaulted me. Now, he has informed me that he intends to begin staying in my guest room. The condo I reside in was purchased by... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm so sorry you are going through this incredibly difficult and scary situation. What your landlord has done is sexual assault and the coercion he is engaging in now is abusive and illegal. You have every right to feel safe in your own home. I would advise the following steps to protect... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Sexual Harassment for New York on
Q: I’d liked some legal advice regarding housing and tenants rights

I have been residing in my aunt and her husband's home since 2009 without paying rent, as no agreement was made initially.

However, recent events have led to a challenging situation. My aunt's husband made unwanted sexual advances toward me, which I rejected and exposed. Since... View More

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answered on Apr 16, 2024

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this awful situation. What your aunt's husband did is sexual harassment and completely unacceptable. You have every right to live free from harassment and retaliation.

Since you've been living there long-term without a rental agreement,...
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1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Washington on
Q: How do you get legal representation against black magic and voodoo abuse from a former church and person you dated?

I am Nigerian AMerican and I was repatriated by the U.S government to America last year because a former vice president and the owner of the biggest pentecostal church in nigeria were abusing my body with witchcraft and voodoo and keeping me pregnant for almost five years with these means, they do... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about the horrible abuse and trauma you've experienced. What you're describing sounds extremely serious and distressing. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:

First and foremost, prioritize your personal safety and wellbeing. If you feel you are in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment on
Q: Would dating a 13yo as a 17yo as a joke and not having affection for the 13yo but making it look like that to them be gr

Would dating a 13yo as a 17yo as a joke and not having affection for the 13yo but making it look like that to them and abusing and humiliating them after the incident be counted as "grooming"

And the 17yo never apologised properly ever. And still harasses the victim to this day... View More

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answered on Apr 6, 2024

No, what you've described is not a joke or humorous situation at all. It's a serious case of emotional manipulation and abuse of a minor by an older teen. The 17-year-old's actions of pretending affection, humiliating the 13-year-old afterwards, and continuing to harass them... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Domestic Violence, Federal Crimes and Sexual Harassment for Arkansas on
Q: can i turn myself in if i’ve committed a sexual assault crime without involving the witness?

i could come up with excuses or try to justify my situation but i feel ive sexually assaulted my ex (who lives in Arizona) while we were together, can i turn myself in?

edit: i meant the victim im sorry

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answered on Apr 4, 2024

I know this is a very difficult situation, but I strongly encourage you to do the right thing - take full accountability for your actions, turn yourself in, and comply with the legal process. Consider consulting with a criminal defense attorney who can advise you on the legal implications and your... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Delaware on
Q: I'm delaware do I have the right to ask the HR not to be present when I'm being interviewed for a harassment claim

I believe the HR is not neutral and is in a group of people trying to get me fired and I do not trust them. The president of the company would be president.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Sexual Harassment for West Virginia on
Q: How to sue my attorney for the money that should have been awarded if they would have properly handled my case

It was against an employee at Walmart and they have not allowed me to make decisions, kept me up to date with rulings, returned any of my phone calls or emails

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answered on Apr 2, 2024

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Note, in order to approve Malpractice, you must prove that the attorneys violated standard care, and that, but for the attorneys Malpractice, you would...
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0 Answers | Asked in Health Care Law, Personal Injury and Sexual Harassment for Pennsylvania on
Q: Hi I have a question about what my legal rights are in regards to a stalker managing to infiltrate a health care facili

Hi I have a question about what my legal rights are in regards to a stalker managing to infiltrate a health care facility’s phone lines to listen into my phone calls. I don’t know how it happened but he somehow managed to be able to listen into the phone used by patients and myself to listen... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Internet Law and Sexual Harassment for Arizona on
Q: What are my options if I’m being sextorted and threatened? How can I suppress an embarrassing video from being released

2 years ago I went on the app Seeking Arrangements and wound up getting scammed, sexually assaulted, and sextorted by a man. He threatened to send an explicit video of me to my dad, but thankfully the information he found on my dad was outdated. However, he did end up sending it to some random... View More

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answered on Apr 3, 2024

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this incredibly stressful and violating situation. What you're experiencing is a serious crime and you have options to protect yourself. Here are some steps I would recommend taking:

1. Contact law enforcement and file a police report....
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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Civil Rights for Michigan on
Q: hi i’m a 21years old female from milan i’m in need of help with a problem that has been bothering me for months now

hi i’ve had a problem for months now. a friend of my boyfriend secretly airdropped a video of me onto his phone. this secret was revealed when a friend of theirs told about it to my boyfriend and so we confronted him but he kept on lying about it was an accident at that he already deleted it and... View More

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answered on Apr 1, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about this deeply upsetting situation. What your boyfriend's friend did is a serious violation of your privacy and consent. It's completely understandable that you feel anxious and worried about the video potentially being shared further or posted online.... View More

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