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9th Circuit Court of Appeals Agrees With Civil Rights Attorney, Illston’s Imposed $25,000 Sanction Was Illegal Civil rights attorney Waukeen McCoy received a favorable ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week, reversing Judge Susan Illston’s sanctions because the District Court violated his constitutional right to due process of law. Read more on PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance

Another Former Scout Settles Neb. Abuse Lawsuit LINCOLN, Neb. — A sexual abuse lawsuit filed by a former Boy Scout against the Boy Scouts of America and the Lincoln Interfaith Council has been dismissed. Read more on Yankton Press & Dakotan

Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor indicted on NY rape charges after hotel arrest Lawrence Taylor, right, and his attorney Arthur Idala. NEW YORK – Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been indicted by a suburban New York grand jury on charges of rape, criminal sexual act and sexual abuse. Read more on Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune

Blodgett puts spotlight on elder abuse LYNN – Paying close attention to details can expose elder abuse. Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. Blodgett says the abuse can come in many forms – physical, mental, emotional, sexual, financial. Read more on The Daily Item