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I'm referring to owners of sports teams doing wrong and then paying people off to keep them silent. After getting caught, Donald Sterling regretted not doing it. Are confidential settlements very common among celebrities?
answered on Dec 20, 2024
A Virginia attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm not familiar with the details of that case. But as a general matter, confidentiality agreements are used when settling some types of cases - where defendants may wish to reduce publicity/protect privacy for... View More 
I was in a mutual relationship with my employee. The relationship started once she was transferred to me and on a final written warning. After she transferred to me, she started to really excel and her attendance was immediately better. So I gave her more flexibility within the workplace. I did get... View More
answered on Oct 9, 2024
Listen, and I say this from a place of love, but part of being a lawyer is giving people tough advice. Based on what you are saying above, the behavior may have been highly inappropriate.
First, unless you belong to a union or have an employment contract like a tenured professor, you are... View More
He was dismissed from the school bc of another incident. What to do
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
There is no statute of limitations on felony offenses in Virginia. I obviously do not know what specifics act(s) your daughter is alleging, but a felony offense could potentially be prosecuted even after more than a decade. If your daughter suspects a crime happened and wishes to report it, she... View More
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
He provided proof of his innoncence and I have provided proof also. His ex girlfriend is bringing these charges up. What can I do now?
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
If bond was not granted by the magistrate or by the judge at his arraignment, then he or his attorney will need to file a bond motion. Opportunity will be given at a bond hearing to present relevant factors for the court's consideration, including but not limited to the nature and... View More
I find it extremely lewd and quite offensive still sleeping in my clothes.
i was unaware the boy was 16 i was told he was 18 and i have never physically met this boy in real life just sent photos on the app snapchat i was just made aware he is 16 and i am 23 he saved all photos and videos and now using them as blackmail to sleep with me
answered on Feb 7, 2020
Unfortunately there are many scams that are going around where people are doing this for either money or other kinds of issues. I would keep screen shots of everything and go to the police for extortion. Cut off contact, but do not change your number - just don't reply to anything they are... View More
My ex husband stole my iPhone (I let my 7 year old son borrow it for the day and it can only be used on WiFi) my ex husband and or his girlfriend hacked my work social media accounts. I changed my Instagram picture to a NUDE photo of me and put his phone number on my Instagram to try to get the... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2019
You could file a civil lawsuit against him. If you'd like to do that, you should go to your local General District Court and tell them the situation and they will give you the paperwork to file the suit.
If he's stolen your phone, he could be charged with larceny. If he's... View More
My husband and I found out my step kids his daughter and son (8 yr old girl & 6 yr old boy) were sexually molested by a 11 year old boy (their mothers family friend). This has gone on for 2 years under their mothers roof. She says she was unaware but she admitted that she caught the boy in bed... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
As far a suing anyone, if they don't have any money there's really nothing to sue them for. You need to protect your /your husband's kids and get the kids appropriate counselling.
Suggest you contact a childrens rights attorney in Virginia to see if there are any other options.
Im being investigated for a felony crime
answered on Feb 4, 2018
It depends. If a condition of your probation for a sexual assault conviction is to comply with everything your probation officer requests and she/he requests that you take a lie detector test and you refuse, it could be a problem. In that case, you need to speak to the attorney who represented... View More
It was by multiple employees. I contacted my bosses and upper managment. No one would help. I was forced out of a job and income. This happened over a few months ago but due to emotional distress and my safety I could not do anything. Also when I tried I was given no options.
answered on Dec 23, 2017
The best thing to do would be to discuss it with an experienced employment attorney. You may contact me at jputh@correiaputh.com. Other lawyers who regularly represent employees are listed at www.mwela.org. I recommend you act promptly to ensure that any possible legal claims are preserved, as... View More
The state is Virginia, the actor is 13 and the "victim" is 13.
answered on Dec 10, 2014
First - § 18.2-517 is the end of Title 18.2.
§ 18.2-67.4 defines sexual battery. It is sexual abuse as defined by statute under conditions also described by statute. It reads as follows.
§ 18.2-67.4. Sexual battery
A. An accused is guilty of sexual battery if he... View More
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