#crime victims

#crime victims

The lawyers say the initiative by the Trump administration, which was seemingly paused in August but could start up again in the future, denied due process: Immigrants with long-paused cases can be hard to track down, and attorneys have not always been informed of the motions in time to challenge them in court. The old cases involve many who sought visas based on a special status: one for juveniles abandoned or abused and the second specifically for crime victims.

"He was selfish, sadist, and sexually obsessed," Capt. Stephanie Ryder, an Army prosecutor, stated, underscoring Batt's concerning psychological profile and the severity of his crimes.

The case of Shane O'Farrell highlights significant flaws in the bail system, demonstrating how individuals with prior convictions can repeatedly evade serious consequences for their actions.

"It is important to remember that the victims of crime are the only participants in our criminal justice system who did not choose to be there and it is absolutely critical that we ensure that victims, their families, and their voices are never forgotten."