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1 Answer | Asked in Health Care Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: I was touched inappropriate by a nurse in Duke hospital. Is there anything I could do about it ?

I had a surgery on my spine upper back it’s no reason for this nurse finger to be sliding down then up the crack of my bottom

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on May 26, 2024

A North Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could try to arrange a free initial consultation with a law firm. However, it's likely that the two of you will have conflicting testimony. Good luck

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Q: What is the layman terms for victim testimony need not to be corroborated
T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Sep 11, 2023

In simple terms, "victim testimony need not be corroborated" means that when a person who has been a victim of a crime tells their story in court, there is no requirement for other evidence or witnesses to support what they say. In legal proceedings, the victim's account of what... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Is there a limit on time? What happens if reported outside of limitations?

I disclosed to a current employee at the high school I graduated from that a coach had sexual relations with me while I was black out drunk and was a 16 year old student at the school. I graduated in 2013 and was more so looking to have them be cautious/keep an eye out for behavior moving forward.... View More

Nick Benjamin
Nick Benjamin
answered on Dec 7, 2022

In NC, there is no statute of limitations for felonies.

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Discrimination and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Can i report harassment for someone else if theyre afraid or ignored after they complained and got fired for complaining

my girlfriend was just fired after she had complained to her district manager about her general manager harassing her. So i wrote an email to the owner but hes refusing to talk to me or investigate and wants to talk to her but she already made an attempt to talk to the district manager. Doesnt he... View More

Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on Dec 12, 2020

Sure you can. But your girlfriend needs to consult with an employment attorney immediately.

2 Answers | Asked in Education Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Can I make a case against my school for purposely messing up a sexual assault case?

I tried to report sexual assault incident at my former college. The police officers lied to me about several things and when I met with them for the last time they tired to blame me for being assaulted and them closing the case without giving me a way to submit evidence. When I tried to contact... View More

Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on May 18, 2020

It is a complicated question to answer and will depend on exactly what happened. However, in general, colleges are liable for sexual assault pursuant to Title IX where they were aware of the harasser's likely conduct or did not take sufficient steps to address reports of sexual assault.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: my niece is getting sexually abused by her stepdad how can get her back to my hometown in Texas. I did call CPS

called CPS and made a out cry allegation.

Adam Bull
Adam Bull
answered on Nov 25, 2019

You did the right thing. They will do an investigation. You can request kinship placement but it takes time to complete a home study and coordinate between the states.. she may be in foster care during this process.

They have to consider placement with the other parent first. Where is her...
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Q: How young can a child be listed as a sexual offender? At what age can they be charged with sexual assault?

A 7 year old boy sexually assaulting his siblings. Dry hubbing his sister, putting his penis in his brothers face, masturbating in front of others. Can the mom "charge" him with assault at 7?

William Jaksa
William Jaksa
answered on Aug 8, 2019

No. A 7-year-old is too young to be held criminally responsible, but to young to be taught proper behaviour and/or examined by a doctor. There are other issues at play there. The best thing that can happen is the child is assessed. Fortunately, these behaviours when caught at a young age can be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Can my son mother be held responsible for her 14yr niece getting pregnant by a 21yr living under the same roof?

So my sons mother had her 14 year old niece living with her and my sons mothers boyfriend let his bestfriend stay there as well who was over 21 years old and ended up getting the 14 year old pregnant and they all knew they were "dating" or messing around under the same roof. She ended up... View More

Angela L. Haas
Angela L. Haas
answered on Jun 24, 2019

She could if she knew it was happening, and she let is happen in her home. Additionally, her children could be removed from her care.

1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Hello I am a 15 year old male and I feel like I am being sexually assaulted by an 18 year old male

Hello I am a 15 year old male and I feel like I am being sexually assaulted by an 18 year old male who has been touching me in places that make me extremely uncomfortable and I was wondering if it would still be illegal if I’ve never really shown any resistance

Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on Apr 6, 2019

Sexual harassment is complex. There are specific laws that prohibit sexual harassment in certain situations such as employment or education. If this is your co-worker, or boss, or a classmate, then there are specific laws that apply and steps you can take. However, if this is someone you know in a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Is it illegal for an 18 year old to send naked pics to a 19 year old?

Also what if one of the parties wanted revenge and threatened to post them, without consent. Can they get in trouble?

Bill Powers
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Bill Powers
answered on Jul 17, 2018

This appears to be a duplicate inquiry. Generally, an important inquiry is to determine whether the pictures are of a MINOR.

Sexting is a term used to describe the sending or receiving of sexually explicit messages, including images and videos, through devices such as cell phones. In...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: If an ex bf and I are over 18 and he threatens to post naked pictures of me as revenge can I get in trouble for

Being 16 at the time I sent them?

Bill Powers
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Bill Powers
answered on Jul 16, 2018

That is a VERY tricky area under the law. The inquiry is complicated because posting the materials could possibly trigger:

1. G.S. 14-190.5A

A person guilty of this offense:

(1) knowingly

(2) discloses an image of another person

(3) with the intent to...
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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: Will I get in trouble because I lied ?

Will I get in trouble because I lied ?

When I was 16 I was dating a guy that was a few years older than me , my parents found out about the relationship and went to cops about it . I Lied and said I was talking to him before I was 16 and that wasn’t the truth, he ended up going to jail. I... View More

Bill Powers
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Bill Powers
answered on Jun 14, 2018

First, I must say it took guts to write this inquiry. We all make mistakes, especially when we're young, not fully understanding the consequences or how our actions can terribly hurt others.

Second, given the nature and type of the inquiry, one would have to assume we're...
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1 Answer | Asked in Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: If you file a complaint for sexual harassment can you keep your job while the investigation is pending?
Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on May 12, 2017

Yes, if your employer has at least 15 employees. If you report unlawful sexual harassment, the report is a protected activity. It is unlawful to subject a person who has engaged in a protected activity to retaliation. The employee who has reported the sexual harassment should be maintained in... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Employment Law and Sexual Harassment for North Carolina on
Q: If I feel my daughter has been sexually harassed at work and she is 19, can I file a lawsuit if I have text messages etc

My daughter is 19 and works for a company, and she and her supervisor have expressed mutual feelings for each other. Do I have any legal ground to file a sexual harassment claim that he is taking advantage of her as her parent, even though she has mutual feelings towards the individual?

Kirk Angel
Kirk Angel
answered on May 7, 2017

No, you cannot as she is an adult. She would be the only one who could pursue this.

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