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Q: From what I know theres no sexual assault in MS. How could a grown man be charged for slapping a 16 yr old girls butt?

I am a third party without all the information but from what I know this incident occurred at a Waffle House while both individuals were at work.

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Oct 13, 2021

There is no sexual assault in the way that you may think; however, there are other laws that would be applicable, such as simple assault.

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Q: You What would happen if personA personB were dateing then PersonC falsely accused PersonA of rapeing personB
William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Sep 5, 2019

Police would investigate the allegation. Person B would be questioned by police and based on the answers and evidence the police would need to make a determination on how to proceed. What the police need to do is figure out the source of Person C's knowledge and the evidentiary strength of... View More

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Q: What If You Went To Your Supervisor About Being Sexually Harrassed And Nothing Was Done About It

What If You Want To File A Lawsuit Against The Company And Cant Remember Dates But Have 10+ Witnesses That Know For A Fact That It Happened??

Arthur Calderon
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Arthur Calderon
answered on Sep 14, 2018

They you may have a potential claim for contributing to a hostile working environment, negligent hiring/supervision, etc. Your best bet is going to be to consult with an attorney to discuss the facts of your case in more detail.

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Q: Do I have a case for hostile work environment, discrimination, and/or harassment?

4 months I was subjected to unfair treatment from management and coworkers due to the slander from a coworker. I was harassed and talked about by this co-worker to other co-workers, and outside entities that we were affiliated with, giving them a negative image of me which ultimately cause... View More

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Q: Do people in jail for sexual battery ever get parole in Mississippi?

He got 20 years, with 15 to serve.

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