MIAMI (AP) — Nearly a decade ago, a wealthy financial guru came under FBI investigation, suspected of sexually abusing dozens of underage girls at his Palm Beach mansion. Then, abruptly, the investigation was dropped and Jeffrey Epstein pleaded guilty to a single state charge of soliciting prostitution. He served just over a year in jail. Now, two women who say they were among his victims … [Read more...]

We are pleased to share that SB 924 and SB 926 both passed out of the Senate and are on the way to the Assembly. SB 924: Civil Statute of Limitations passed on a 23 (ayes) to 11 (nays) vote. This bill will now go to the Assembly Committee on Judiciary. SB 926: Criminal SOL passed on 33-0 vote. This bill will now go to the Assembly Committee on Public Safety. We encourage you to … [Read more...]

The numbers are even higher for African-American and Native American children. The number of children who experience a confirmed case of maltreatment in their lifetime could be much higher than previous estimates, according to a new study released by Yale University on Monday. Maltreatment – which can come in the form of neglect or physical, sexual or emotional abuse – is also known to have … [Read more...]

Last summer, Zoe Tillman, who covers federal courts for The National Law Journal, began working to obtain and review required financial disclosure reports for 258 federal appellate judges for 2012, the latest year available. The arduous process—one distinguished, perversely, by paper trails in this digital age— yielded 257 (paper) reports. Only one judge’s report was not provided; the judiciary … [Read more...]

To DLW: Recently, the Delaware Family Court Blue Ribbon Task Force, mandated by the Delaware General Assembly, released its recommendations on "openness" and "transparency" in Delaware Family Court proceedings. The task force concluded, with a recommendation to the Delaware Legislature, to continue the presumptively closed Family Court (the public and the press are not invited to attend the … [Read more...]