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2 of 3 Alameda Officers Charged in Mario Gonzalez Death Have Their Case Dismissed | KQED

Charges against officers in Mario Gonzalez's case dismissed due to expired statute of limitations, raising questions about political motivations behind the prosecution.

Charges Against Two Alameda Cops In Mario Gonzalez Case Dropped; Third Officer Still Faces Charges

Alameda County judge dismissed manslaughter charges against two officers due to statute of limitations, asserting substantive due process over procedural technicalities.

2 of 3 Alameda Officers Charged in Mario Gonzalez Death Have Their Case Dismissed | KQED

Charges against officers in Mario Gonzalez's case dismissed due to expired statute of limitations, raising questions about political motivations behind the prosecution.

Charges Against Two Alameda Cops In Mario Gonzalez Case Dropped; Third Officer Still Faces Charges

Alameda County judge dismissed manslaughter charges against two officers due to statute of limitations, asserting substantive due process over procedural technicalities.
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Newsom vetoes bill allowing more lawsuits from victims of sex abuse at juvenile facilities

Governor Newsom's veto of a bill extending the statute of limitations for juvenile sexual abuse victims denies them further opportunity for justice.

San Jose: Berryessa district pays $10.3 million to settle teacher sex abuse lawsuit

A school district settles for $10.3 million with former students sexually abused by a teacher who received a 22-year prison sentence.

Newsom vetoes bill allowing more lawsuits from victims of sex abuse at juvenile facilities

Governor Newsom's veto of a bill extending the statute of limitations for juvenile sexual abuse victims denies them further opportunity for justice.

San Jose: Berryessa district pays $10.3 million to settle teacher sex abuse lawsuit

A school district settles for $10.3 million with former students sexually abused by a teacher who received a 22-year prison sentence.
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Danny Elfman Has Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed

The lawsuit against Danny Elfman was dismissed due to lack of evidence and expiration of statutes of limitations on the allegations.
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Judge grants T.I. and Tiny's motion to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit

T.I. and Tiny's sexual assault case dismissed by judge.

Lawsuit against Kevin de Leon could be dismissed next month, judge rules

The lawsuit against Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León over a scuffle at a holiday event in 2022 may be dismissed soon.

Depardieu Sexual Assault Suit Dropped Over Statute of Limitations

A sexual assault lawsuit against Gerard Depardieu has been dropped due to the statute of limitations.
Depardieu is still under investigation in a separate case involving rape and sexual assault.

Judge grants T.I. and Tiny's motion to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit

T.I. and Tiny's sexual assault case dismissed by judge.

Lawsuit against Kevin de Leon could be dismissed next month, judge rules

The lawsuit against Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León over a scuffle at a holiday event in 2022 may be dismissed soon.

Depardieu Sexual Assault Suit Dropped Over Statute of Limitations

A sexual assault lawsuit against Gerard Depardieu has been dropped due to the statute of limitations.
Depardieu is still under investigation in a separate case involving rape and sexual assault.
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RFK Jr. could have faced a fine for dumping dead bear cub in Central Park

Statute of limitations expired for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dumping dead bear cub in Central Park.
#supreme-court

Chemerinsky: These Supreme Court sleeper cases will have lasting impact

Highlighting significant cases with less media coverage from the October 2023 term.

Beyond the Limit: The Battle Over Copyright Back-Damages in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on an important copyright case involving the discovery accrual rule.
The Eleventh Circuit's decision in Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music allowed seeking damages beyond three years from reasonable discovery.

Chemerinsky: These Supreme Court sleeper cases will have lasting impact

Highlighting significant cases with less media coverage from the October 2023 term.

Beyond the Limit: The Battle Over Copyright Back-Damages in Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy

The Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on an important copyright case involving the discovery accrual rule.
The Eleventh Circuit's decision in Nealy v. Warner Chappell Music allowed seeking damages beyond three years from reasonable discovery.
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Trump Appeals $454 Million Fraud Judgment, Saying It Was Excessive

Donald Trump's lawyers filed an appeal to dismiss or reduce a $454 million judgment in a civil fraud case, disputing the judgment's validity and questioning the size of the penalty.

AG James Announces New Protections Against Deed Theft

New law in New York protects homeowners from deed theft by granting more power to prosecutors and extending the statute of limitations.

Amid allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, lawmaker wants to expand domestic abuse prosecutions

The bill introduced by Sen. Susan Rubio could allow prosecution of individuals such as Sean 'Diddy' Combs for alleged domestic abuse incidents that occurred up to 15 years prior.

The Morning Risk Report: Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies

The sprawling foreign aid bill signed by President Biden doubles the time for investigating sanctions violations, impacting businesses.
The extension of the statute of limitations for sanctions violations could lead to more cases and larger fines against companies.
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San Mateo reaches $25M settlement with three women sexually assaulted by officer

The city of San Mateo reached a $25 million settlement with three women sexually assaulted by a police officer convicted of assaulting five women.
The women were able to sue the city due to a change in the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse by law enforcement officers.

Gerard Depardieu sexual assault claim dropped due to statute of limitations

The sexual assault complaint against Gerard Depardieu has been dropped due to the statute of limitations.
Depardieu has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, but denies all allegations.

San Mateo reaches $25M settlement with three women sexually assaulted by officer

The city of San Mateo reached a $25 million settlement with three women sexually assaulted by a police officer convicted of assaulting five women.
The women were able to sue the city due to a change in the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse by law enforcement officers.

Gerard Depardieu sexual assault claim dropped due to statute of limitations

The sexual assault complaint against Gerard Depardieu has been dropped due to the statute of limitations.
Depardieu has been accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women, but denies all allegations.
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Catholic Diocese of Sacramento sets date for planned bankruptcy protection filing

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is filing for bankruptcy due to sexual abuse lawsuits.
The bankruptcy filing aims to fairly compensate victim-survivors of abuse.

Former Stasi officer faces trial for 1974 Berlin border shooting

Former Stasi officer denies murder charges related to border crossing incident in 1974
Legal challenges arise in prosecuting communist-era killings in Germany due to statute of limitations

SCOTUS Grants Solicitor General's Bid to Argue in Case About Retrospective Relief Under Copyright Act

The U.S. Solicitor General has been granted the opportunity to participate as an amicus in the Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy case, which challenges the availability of monetary damages for copyright infringement outside of the statute of limitations.
The U.S. Solicitor General is urging the Supreme Court to uphold the Eleventh Circuit's interpretation of the discovery accrual rule in the Nealy case over competing interpretations in the Second Circuit.

EFF Reminds the Supreme Court That Copyright Trolls Are Still a Problem

EFF filed an amicus brief in a Supreme Court case involving copyright trolls and the interpretation of the statute of limitations in copyright cases.
The case could potentially impact the ability of copyright trolls to pursue claims for alleged infringements that occurred long ago.

Trump sides with Democrats Cuomo, Adams against sexual misconduct accusers

Former President Donald Trump expressed support for two New York Democrats facing lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct.
Trump criticized a New York law that allows victims to sue their abusers regardless of the statute of limitations.
Trump mentioned his own sexual misconduct cases and claimed they were politically motivated.

Supreme Court Extends Time Frame for Challenges to Regulations

The Supreme Court ruled that the statute of limitations for challenging regulations starts when the regulation affects a company, not when issued.
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