By John O’connor A jury was seated Oct. 20 in the murder trial of an Illinois sheriff’s deputy charged with killing Sonya Massey, a Black woman shot in her home last year after calling police for help. Opening statements took place on Oct. 22 in the case against Sean Grayson after a jury of 10 […]
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Maryland faces pressure over new bill to limit state liability in child sex abuse cases
A new bill in the Maryland General Assembly would cap the state’s financial liability for child sexual abuse claims, cutting the maximum payout for survivors from $890,000 to $400,000 for suits filed after Oct. 1, 2025. Critics, including civil rights attorney Ben Crump, argue the measure would deny justice to thousands of victims, many of whom suffered abuse in state-run facilities.
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PRESS ROOM: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump recognized on Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top 200 Lawyers List
Ben Crump, a nationally renowned civil rights attorney, has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers for 2024 for his work in protecting the rights of marginalized citizens.