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Negligence claim survives FTCA’s intentional tort exception
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals held that although the Federal Tort Claims Act barred most claims arising from an alleged assault by a postal employee, a negligence […]
4th Circuit: Officers entitled to qualified immunity in shooting
Where the undisputed evidence showed that, just before the officers fired, a man’s gun was pointed at two officers, the officers’ use of force in response to this perceived threat […]
Retrial in September sought for Weinstein
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein during a hearing Wednesday in Manhattan, the disgraced movie mogul's first court appearance since his 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week.
Assault on federal employee sends man to federal prison
Gregory Ellison, 42, of Orangeburg, was sentenced to 40 months after pleading guilty to assault on a federal employee, with whom he had a prior relationship, a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina says.
Courts move slowly granting protective orders
Domestic violence victims in parts of South Carolina, particularly in rural counties and the Grand Strand, are going weeks without legal protections according to a report by University of South Carolina researchers.
Weinstein conviction reversal won’t end #MeToo, advocates say
NEW YORK — #MeToo founder Tarana Burke has heard it before. Every time there’s a legal setback, the movement is declared dead in the water. A legal success, and presto, […]
US to pay $138.7M to Nassar’s victims
DETROIT — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry […]
Autopsy: Prisoner’s death was a homicide
The death of a prisoner at the Oconee County Detention Center was a homicide, the county coroner’s office has determined. Michael Calvin McMahan, 24, of Salem, was found unresponsive in […]
4th Circuit: Assault settlement, collection fees nondischargeable
When the debtor stopped making payments, the injured party sued to enforce the settlement agreement and contested the debtor’s attempt to discharge the debt in bankruptcy.
Sheriff: Woman threw bleach in boyfriend’s eyes on his dare
A sheriff’s office in South Carolina says a woman told deputies she threw bleach into her boyfriend’s eyes on a dare. The State reports 56-year-old Barbara Davis told deputies she […]
Warrant: Prison guard stomped handcuffed SC inmate
BISHOPVILLE (AP) Authorities say a South Carolina prison guard has been charged with assault and battery after he stomped on a handcuffed inmate. An arrest warrant said Antonio Burns attacked […]
3 jail inmates charged in attack on guard in South Carolina
YORK (AP) Three inmates have been arrested after a guard was attacked at a South Carolina jail. A police report says a guard at the York County jail was shoved […]
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