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Military Sexual Assault Case Moves Forward In The 9th Circuit

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The role that women play in our nation’s security is crucial. From World War I to 1948, their presence in the military grew exponentially.[1] In fact, it was not until June 12, 1948, that the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act was enacted, which allowed women to join any branch of the military.[2] While women today are encouraged to join the armed services, various legal issues arise when acts of sexual assault occur within the confines of the military, especially when the assault occurs by one’s superior officer. This issue is currently ongoing in the groundbreaking case of Katheryn Spletstoser v. John Hyten.[3]

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Boerne Gymnastics Case Update

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On April 5, 2022, Michael Spiller, was training at the Boerne Gymnastics Center when it was reported that he made unwanted physical, and sexual contact with multiple young gymnasts.

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Mark Fassold and Bailey VanNatta Obtain an $2.97 Million Arbitration Award

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Our firm makes it our mission to make sure justice is served by holding guilty parties accountable. When our attorneys Mark Fassold and Bailey VanNatta were given the opportunity to help a client who was killed by her ex-boyfriend, they worked endlessly to ensure that justice would be delivered.

Mark, Bailey, along with their team tirelessly worked on this case to obtain justice for $3.34 million our client. Through all of the controversy that surrounded the case, the team was able to obtain an arbitration award for the surviving family. Although it can never replace the person who was lost, we are proud of our team for not letting an employer’s poor actions go unpunished. Keep fighting the good fight, team! Below is the award.

 

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Sex Trafficking and Social Media

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Since the internet was created in 1983 over five billion people have had access to the internet. [1] While the Internet was created to bring knowledge to our fingertips, facilitate business and eliminate the distance between friends and family, unfortunately, the Internet has also become a platform for criminal activity, including human trafficking.

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The Role of Social Media in The Sex Trafficking Industry

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Attorney Meredith Drukker Straigopoulos partnered with Ransomed Life to give a seminar on the dangers found in everyday online use. Below is her presentation!

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Meredith Drukker Stratigopoulos
Partner
WATTS GUERRA LLP
Four Dominion Drive, Bldg. Three, Suite 100
San Antonio, Texas 78257
Phone: (210) 447-0500

 

 

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