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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law, Child Custody and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: What can I do about my son's abusive father

He's forced me down on him my wrist was sprained hes left dark purple bruises on my son from spanking him very hard and smacked his face to where he was so scared of his father and keeps telling me he doesnt want to go he tells me he is scared of his father at age 3 a child is scared of his... View More

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Apr 4, 2025

Call SWAN. It is a shelter for women and children in Olney. Open 24 hours. 618-392-3556. They can provide shelter, food and clothing, help with an Order of Protection, counseling for women and children. They will help you find a job, get transportation, do a resume, work with the police, take... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Employment Law, Sexual Harassment and Civil Rights for Illinois on
Q: Seeking guidance for workplace sexual assault incident with witnesses and footage from 2017-2018 in Illinois.

I was sexually assaulted at work around 2017 or 2018. Despite having witnesses and camera footage, my manager did not report the incident to the police or take any action. I had to continue serving the customer involved. I spoke to a psychiatrist about it, but he said it wasn't sexual assault.... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Apr 3, 2025

You claim that you were sexually assaulted 8 or 9 years ago. You also tell us that your psychiatrist advised you the situation that you conveyed did NOTconstitute sexual assault. You tell us that your manager made NO police report but your manager was not assaulted. You claim that you were... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: What would this qualify as legally and can I do anything about it?

When I was about 7 until about 17 yo, my mom's sisters would grope me and my female cousin.  They would hug me and then pull my shirt out and look down it or pull it up and comment on whether I was wearing a bra or not. They would also feel my breasts over or under my shirt.  They would feel... View More

James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Apr 13, 2025

I am so sorry that you had to experience this. What you’ve described sounds like severe and ongoing abuse—both sexual and physical—that is illegal and needs to be addressed. The groping, sexual comments, and inappropriate touching you experienced from your aunts, as well as the physical abuse... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment and Employment Law for Illinois on
Q: Accused of harassment, investigating in-house, no legal action yet. Next steps?

I have been accused of harassment, with claims that I said something inappropriate to the accuser. However, I did not say what they claim, and I do not know who the accuser is. The matter is currently being investigated in-house, with no legal proceedings in place yet. What should I do now?

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Mar 22, 2025

Do not agree to be interrogated without representation.

If you have been accused of saying something and you know that you did not say it, then you know exactly what you are accused of saying. Usually, there are a limited number of people to whom the comment could have been addressed....
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Q: My wife got an explicate emails which turned out to be a guy at her place of employment. HR lady is married to owner....

My wife got a strange email few months ago from a guy. It was very strange so I responded by saying hi, who are you? He said he was someone who was very interested in my wife and went on to say a bunch of sexually explicit things in the conversation. He stated he was a "neighbor" and... View More

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answered on Nov 28, 2023

This situation, where your wife received explicit emails from a colleague, is concerning and should be addressed seriously. First, ensure that you have preserved all the emails, including those from the Gmail and company accounts. This evidence is crucial for any future actions.

Given the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: Family members force me into a relationship, using my children as with an individual that is sexually active w/ them

Been going on for 10 years or more, mothwr(RB) states husband(JTB) let's her. Then when her husband gets caught I get the he'll beat out of me, GOT THE VIDEO. Then JL says I owe him money

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Feb 11, 2022

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: What do I do for myself my mother tried to chew off my sexual organ at eight years old lied to the police and chestnut

She is a murderer and a psychopath every time I contact a lawyer they try to lie and say they do not work with my case type

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Dec 29, 2021

What do you want to do?

How old are you now?

Injury to your genitalia is an intentional act which means that it CANNOT be covered by insurance. This means that no attorney is going to spend their money to get a judgment that she can make worthless by filing bankruptcy. You would...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: A girl is claiming I sexually assaulted her. She’s now sending me texts saying if I don’t pay her money she’s…

She’s sending texts saying if I don’t pay her thousands of dollars she’s going to the police. She also has a video recording of me talking to her that she illegally recorded while the phone was in her pocket.

Alexander Ivakhnenko
Alexander Ivakhnenko
answered on Oct 18, 2021

Do not engage in any communication with that blackmailing person in any form. Immediately discuss your possible exposure to criminal charges confidentially with a licensed criminal law attorney tomorrow.

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1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: im writing due to the fact that i have been harrased at work and it is now very hostile work place

the manager used spanish to describe the job details. i only speak english i asked a few times to explain the job in english, i was not properly trained and i have heard them used foul racial slurs

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Aug 16, 2021

You need to ask a question. Entry level jobs are plentiful and many employers are offering incentives. If this is a new, entry-level position, move on. If racial hostility or hostility against non-Spanish-speaking people is obvious, you may wish to seek a Right to sue letter from the EEOC but... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Child Support, Domestic Violence, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: I called DCFS on my child for being physically and sexually abusive to his younger siblings. What are my rights?

Should I be concerned about them taking my children and how do I prepare for this transition?

William Wolf
William Wolf
answered on Jan 23, 2021

Yes. You should be concerned.

DCFS and the local State's Attorney's Office in the County where you live could conclude that you placed your children at risk of harm and screen the case into juvenile court for a judge to make that determination.

There, you'll need a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: Can the parents of a "victim" of statutory rape press charges against the "offender" after the "victim" turns eighteen?

Suppose that two teenagers in Illinois (one fifteen and one seventeen) are caught being intimate by the police. The fifteen-year-old, though not yet the age of consent, was not threatened, pressured, or forced into this act by her seventeen-year-old boyfriend; they both went willingly out of mutual... View More

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jan 24, 2021

On your facts, the only criminal offense with which the boy could be charged is "sexual abuse" which is a class A Misdemeanor. The boy can only be charged by the State's Attorney. The girl's parents may make a request that charges be filed but whether to charge someone with any... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: Can I go to jail for a crime i did at 12-13 years old?

Would I get charged as a minor or and adult or not at all for a crime that I did around 12-13 years of age, now that ima 17 years, and they reported me at 18 with no evidence, only oral statements?

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
answered on Dec 28, 2020

It all depends on the case. You need to have your parents hire a Criminal Defense Attorney to assist you with this matter right away. Statements are evidence, so to day there is no evidence is not a correct statement.

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: RE: Surveillance Abuse, police negligence, police harassment, espionage, radiation poison and Sexual Assault via device

I'm a whistle blower who worked in the radiology department at Mercy Hospital in Creve Coeur, Missouri. I have been a victim of surveillance abuse since 2017. What do I do when being denied an attorney and police are neglecting me?

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Jan 24, 2021

You need to re-post this under Missouri Law because the events took place in that venue.

1 Answer | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: IL.Would I prevail in a suit against a landlord who employed his criminal relative who sexually harassed me?

The individual began working as a handyman at my former townhouse complex 1.5 years after I moved in, and began stalking and sending me inappropriate text messages, which I reported to the management. I later found out he was related to the owner and had prior arrests for assault and harassment... View More

Bruce Alexander Minnick
Bruce Alexander Minnick
answered on Aug 5, 2019

Lawyers are very intelligent and highly trained professionals--but we are not soothsayers; nor do we do crystal balls. Therefore, I am constrained by a fundamental law of the universe and cannot predict the outcome of your "what if" case.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: If we're off the clock and off-site for a holiday party and I experience sexual harassment from a work supervisor, can I

sue over it?

Emre Polat
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Emre Polat
answered on Dec 4, 2018

yes. even if you are not working at the time and off-site. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: Is it legal for an employer to require employees to go through arbitration in the event of a sexual harassment claim, a

requirement that's contingent on an offer of employment?

Emre Polat
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Emre Polat
answered on Nov 5, 2018

It depends on the circumstances in which you agreed to arbitrate and when. Consider a consultation for a case evaluation.

0 Answers | Asked in Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: My boss constantly makes disparaging remarks about gay people

and this makes me very uncomfortable - can I sue for sexual harassment?

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law, Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: I had a harassment claim filed against me by a coworker after she received a bad performance review.

I was told by the department supervisor that he was giving the employee a bad review with the intention of her quitting or her becoming hostile and leading to her termination. That was a breach of confidentiality on his part. The employee then accused a coworker and I for influencing the supervisor... View More

James G. Ahlberg
James G. Ahlberg
answered on Aug 13, 2018

You need to contact an attorney in your area who practices in the field of employment law as soon as possible. Explain your situation to him or her. Bring every document you have to the first appointment, including particularly any paycheck stubs or payroll information you have for the past year or... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for Illinois on
Q: I need to know the next steps to take.

My husband was convicted of a forced sexual assault charge without any DNA evidence. We have proof the "victim" was lying in court but we were unable to present that evidence at his first trial. I would like to know if there is a way I can get this to the judge before his sentencing... View More

Juan Ooink
Juan Ooink
answered on Jul 11, 2018

You need to discuss this information with your husband's attorney. The sooner you do this the better.

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