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Types of Evidence to Gather in a Sexual Abuse Case

Sexual abuse survivors can seek justice by filing a civil sexual assault case in addition to a criminal complaint. However, these cases can be challenging to prove, especially if several years have passed since the abuse occurred. The right…
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Dozens of Charges Filed Against Former Bladen County School Bus Driver

On April 15th, 2024, the Bladen County school system terminated 63-year-old David Earl Denkins of Tar Heel for allegations of taking indecent liberties with a student on his bus. One week later, eight more sexual abuse victims have come forward…
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What to Do If You Suspect Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a $150 billion industry—the second most profitable illegal industry in the U.S. It is infamous for preying on the vulnerable, especially women and children, and operating in the shadows of society. 7 out of every 10…
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Two Robeson County school employees arrested and charged with felony sex crimes within the same week.

Within the course of four days, two Robeson County, NC school employees have been arrested and charged with felony sex crimes involving students. The first is Wyvis Oxendine, Jr., who had been working at Purnell Swett High School in Pembroke,…
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Rhine Law Firm Reaches $140 Million Default Judgement for the Victims of Michael Kelly, a Former New Hanover County Schools Teacher

Rhine Law Firm, P.C., is proud to announce that a judgment of over $140 million in damages has been reached against former New Hanover County high school chemistry teacher Michael Kelly for sexual abuse of his students. The 14 plaintiffs that…
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RHINE LAW FIRM SEEKS JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS OF SYSTEMIC SEXUAL ABUSE IN MARYLAND UNDER THE NEW CHILD VICTIMS ACT OF 2023

An important step towards justice was made today on behalf of hundreds of women and men who were systemically abused as children at the hands of the State of Maryland acting through the Department of Juvenile Services and its predecessors.  Today,…
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New Hanover County Board of Education and Plaintiffs in Kelly Case Reach $5.75 Million Agreement to Settle Lawsuit

Wilmington, NC – The New Hanover County Board of Education and Plaintiffs in the Michael Kelly civil case have mutually announced that they have reached a settlement to resolve claims by 14 men arising from the sexual abuse and exploitation…
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Three New Plaintiffs Join the Civil Lawsuit against the New Hanover County Board of Education and Michael Kelly

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Lawyers Fighting Guilford County Schools Over Allegations Of Sexual Assaults

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Greensboro, NC – The law firms pursuing the class action lawsuit against Guilford County Schools over allegations that Dudley High School’s administrators knew or should have known about coach and teacher’s assistant Christopher Holland’s…
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