Moore rejects call for veto as wave of sex abuse cases heads to the courthouse

Moore rejects call for veto as wave of sex abuse cases heads to the courthouse

A group of lawyers is urging Gov. Wes Moore (D) to veto legislation that reduces the financial awards to victims of institutional abuse — but also rushing other claims to court before a May 31 deadline in case he signs it. The call for a veto came as those same attorneys announced nearly two dozen new lawsuits Monday against one Catholic high school in Baltimore County. Robert K. Jenner, managing partner at Baltimore-based Jenner Law, called on …

Judge Rejects Recommended Sentence in Kamiak Sex Offender Case

SNOHOMISH COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT — A Superior Court judge rejected the agreed plea deal and recommended sentence brought forward by prosecutors and the Julian Willis defense team Tuesday after the victim in the case testified that she didn’t agree with the “low-end” sentence arrangement the state and defense had seemingly locked into place for the former…