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The number of Boy Scout sexual abuse claims tops over 82,000. The matter of extensive Boy Scout sexual abuse allegations made headlines again at the end of March and the beginning of April with the announcement of the first person arraigned on criminal charges. Mark Chapman was arraigned on eight counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. The charges were brought in the state of Michigan. Chapman was extradited from New York for…

The iconic Thacher School in Ojai, California, continues to be rocked by allegations of sexual abuse of students by faculty members. There are also allegations of student upon student sexual abuse as well. These latest California sexual abuse allegations have yet again upended this otherwise venerable institution, founded in 1889. Thacher School: Home to the Famous and Well-Healed The Thacher School counts numerous well-known and powerful alums among its graduates. These include: Howard Hughes Joely Richardson Noah Wyle Tuition at…

A 14-year-old boy on vacation with his family fell to his death on a thrill ride at the ICON Park. The amusement park where the boy was killed is located in Orange County, Florida. The fatal amusement part accident occurred just after 11:00 p.m. The youth was on the Orlando FreeFall at the time of his tragic death. The Orlando FreeFall is the world’s tallest free-standing drop tower. According to ICON Park, the tower rises to a height of 430…

West Virginia University – WSU – suspended the Delta Chi fraternity. The Greek organization was suspended as the result of fraternity hazing. Three other Greek organizations at WSU have been disciplined for fraternity hazing, their sanctions not yet reaching the point of suspension. The Delta Chi fraternity hazing suspension will last for three years. The suspension was effective immediately when announced by university administration. In addition to the WSU suspension, the West Virginia University Delta Chi chapter has lost its…

Crane accidents make for dramatic headlines. More significantly, the horrific consequences of crane accidents include severely injured and even killed victims of these types of catastrophes. Understanding essential facts and statistics associated with crane accidents can aid you in putting these types of calamities into a meaningful, useful perspective. If after reading this article about crane accident facts and statistics and have further questions, feel free to reach out to The Doan Law Firm at (800) 349-0000. Grim Essential Facts…