Sexually Abused

A recent lawsuit filed by three Aiken County women alleges their parole officer repeatedly sexually assaulted them over a period of two years while they were under the supervision of the South Carolina Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services (SCDPPPS). The women, referred to in the lawsuit as Jane Doe-1, Doe-2 and Doe-3, were…

Two former paperboys for a Gannett-owned newspaper in Rochester, NY have filed lawsuits alleging the paper and its parent company failed to protect them against a sexual predator on staff. This brings the total number of complaints against the publication (so far) to seven. The lawsuits, filed in September by two Rochester-area men, claim that…

When women reach a certain age, their doctors will start recommending tests – like a mammogram, for example – to ensure that those women are healthy. Most women won’t need a mammogram before the age of 40, though there are always exceptions to that rule. Another test is the manual pelvic exam, which is usually…

A mandated reporter is a person required by law to report suspected or known cases of child abuse or neglect. Typically, mandated reporters have contact with children through their employment (like teachers or social workers). Reporters are legally obligated to report instances of abuse to child welfare or local law enforcement. The South Carolina Department…