James Marsh, a longtime advocate for restitution for child-pornography victims, said the 5-4 April Paroline ruling forces “victims to forever chase defendants and recover next to nothing.” The new bill, however, “creates a practical process” that ensures timely restitution for…
Congress needs to act to allow victims of child sex abuse to recover restitution
The Supreme Court did not dispute her suffering nor her right to receive restitution from viewers who take pleasure in her abuse and create the sordid market demand for child pornography. But the court set aside the $3.4 million awarded…
Former U-Va. student seeks to block new U.S. law on campuses handling of sexual assaults
A former University of Virginia student hopes to prevent a new federal law on campus sexual assault from taking effect Friday, claiming it would undermine the investigation into her allegations that a classmate raped her more than two years ago….
Congress needs to act to allow victims of child sex abuse to recover restitution
The justices are right in thinking that Congress should revisit the issue. Legislation set to be introduced Wednesday by Sens. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah) seems to be a step in the right direction, with its…
No Breaks for Child-Porn Criminals
Amy suffered a breakdown and fell into a deep depression. It is estimated that thousands of individuals around the world are now in possession of photographs of Amy’s abuse. As she testified in court, every day “it’s like I am…
W&M, U.Va. under investigation for handling of sexual assaults
James R. Marsh said the department has taken “an inordinate amount of time” to investigate allegations about how the university handled his client’s 2011 rape case. Those complexities are reflected in the suits Marsh filed in March in U.S. District…