26/01/22 News Night – Prince Andrew is requesting a jury trial in the sexual assault case against Virginia Giuffre, his lawyers said Wednesday. The provocative testimony from the prince`s legal team means a civil trial is expected to take place in New York later this year. Attorney Gloria Allred explains the meaning. 09.02.22 Variety – A new documentary series puts the Hammer`s allegations back in the spotlight. Discovery+`s House of Hammer focuses the camera on Hammer`s accusers, who are now coming forward to share the abuse they allegedly suffered. Gloria Allred, the well-known lawyer and women`s rights activist who represents the woman who accused Hammer of rape, also sits down for an interview in “House of Hammer.” His client, known as Effie, was the woman behind the anonymous Instagram account “House of Effie,” which initially posted screenshots of alleged texts with the actor that publicized the entire situation in the world. It was Effie`s complaint that sparked the LAPD`s investigation into Hammer. Court Representation: Women Against Abuse lawyers provide direct legal assistance and safety planning to victims of domestic violence in court who may not be familiar with the Women Against Abuse Legal Center. Lawyers help clients navigate the court process, which can be cumbersome, abstruse and traumatic for victims. Women Against Abuse lawyers are stationed in Philadelphia Family Court, where protection from abuse is heard, and in Philadelphia`s two criminal courtrooms handling domestic violence cases. 03.08.22 AP News – “Former Miss Ukraine describes fleeing Kiev, asks for help.” Veronika Didusenko on Tuesday described her journey with her young son to flee Kiev and his homeland as Russian troops invaded the country last month, urging countries to do more to arm their compatriots. Didusenko told her story at a press conference at the Los Angeles office of women`s rights lawyer Gloria Allred, who said she befriended the former beauty queen a few months ago.
07.08.22 KTLA – From illegality to port state: how abortion laws have changed from 1850 to today. Since the Supreme Court struck down a constitutional right to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women`s Health Organization in late June, California politicians have repeatedly said the state will continue to protect and expand access to abortion in the state. But as in many states, abortion hasn`t always been legal in California. 12/05/22 Inside America with Ghida Fakhry – As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to overturn Roe v Wade, a landmark decision that legalized abortion in the U.S. fifty years ago, activists and lawmakers on both sides are gearing up for what`s next. Attorney Gloria Allred speaks about the dangerous and horrific consequences for women when Roe v.
Wade is overthrown. If your case involves sexual harassment in the workplace, the TIME`S UP Legal Defense Fund may be able to help you pay for your legal case and media and storytelling support. 14.03.22 The Times – Andrea Quiroga, 28, says she has dreamed of competing since she saw an ad at the age of 14, but was banned from entering after becoming a mother at 19. The winner of Miss World America represents the United States at the Miss World pageant, but contestants will not be considered if they have given birth. Miss Universe also does not accept mothers. Gloria Allred, a prominent women`s rights lawyer representing Quiroga, has not ruled out taking legal action. She said, “We will do everything we think is possible to eliminate these rules.” 18.04.22 The Charlotte Observer – “Former UNCSA professor sentenced to 5 years in prison for trafficking underage violin students for sexual purposes.” Stephen Shipps, a former music teacher from North Carolina who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a minor student in 2002 at the age of 16, was sentenced to five years behind bars. There is an ongoing civil lawsuit filed by UNC School of the Arts graduates alleging widespread sexual abuse of underage students by faculty members, in which 56 plaintiffs accused the school`s administration of sacrificing student safety to save the conservatory`s reputation. Shipps was one of several former UNCSA teachers accused of sexual assault, abuse and harassment. His lawyer, longtime women`s rights lawyer Gloria Allred, said the decision was “long overdue” for her three clients, who had filed lawsuits against Shipps and all the other victims. 07.03.22 Newsweek – Gloria Allred, an attorney who represented 33 of Bill Cosby`s accusers, on Monday condemned the decision to refuse review of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court`s decision to overturn the 84-year-old comedian`s conviction for sexual assault. Nevertheless, she hopes he may soon face separate legal consequences for his actions.
“On May 9, 2022, in just two months, we will bring our civil case against Mr. Cosby in our case of Huth v. Cosby in Los Angeles County Superior Court. In her lawsuit, Ms. Huth alleges that she was sexually abused by children by Bill Cosby at the Playboy mansion when she was just 15 years old. Removing legal barriers and influencing policy change Their support enables women living in poverty in New York City to change their lives – security, economic security and hope for the future. For every $1 donation, nearly $8 in legal services are provided free of charge to Her Justice clients. 10.07.22 New Age Entertainment – Harvey Weinstein`s upcoming sexual assault trial begins Monday in Los Angeles, almost exactly five years after allegations of sexual misconduct against the Hollywood mogul helped usher in the #MeToo era.
Gloria Allred, who represents several of Weinstein`s prosecutors, said it`s important that alleged victims in Los Angeles “have their day in court.” I would go back to court to fight for my rights and protection. I can`t imagine what it would be like not to have the services available to me through the Women`s Law Center. Life has changed! In Philadelphia, 85% of those seeking Civil Protection Against Abuse (PFA) are unrepresented and must appear in court per se despite a lack of familiarity with court proceedings. As a result, the majority of applicants are unable to provide the evidence necessary to prove their eligibility for an ATP, even if the facts of their case entitle them. The Women Against Abuse Law Centre fills these information gaps by working with victims to navigate the complexities of the legal system to secure vital protection from the law. 24.06.22 New York Times – Protesters against abortion rights are venting their anger in cities across the country. In Los Angeles, a crowd gathered outside the downtown federal courthouse at noon and turned into a sea of hundreds of people at rush hour, passing skyscrapers and paralyzing traffic. Prominent women`s rights lawyer Gloria Allred addressed the crowd and stood in front of an exhibition of metal hangers. She said she had an illegal abortion in Los Angeles in the 1960s that took her to the hospital, where a nurse told her she hoped she had learned her lesson, probably not to seek an abortion. “It taught me a lesson: abortion must be safe, legal and affordable,” Allred said, her last words drowned out by cheers from the crowd.
06.25.22 CNN Newsroom – Jane Roe`s attorney Gloria Allred joins the newsroom to discuss U.S. Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade, ends the only federal protection for American women`s right to abortion. 26.06.22 CGTN News – What Roe`s death means for American women. The U.S. Supreme Court recognized a woman`s right to choose to have an abortion in a 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade. Over the past half-century, since the national ruling rejected abortion bans as unconstitutional in a 7-2 decision, the United States has never been at peace with the outcome. Pro-life and pro-choice factions emerged, with tensions simmering in the air until Friday, when the current Supreme Court toppled Roe in a final 5-4 vote, ending only federal protection for American women`s abortion rights. Norma McCorvey, Jane Roe in the 1973 trial, left, and her attorney, Gloria Allred, hold hands as they enter the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., on June 26.
April 1989 after they sat while the court listened to the arguments. 22/06/22 Diversity – After a civilian jury found that Bill Cosby sexually abused Judy Huth in 1975 when she was a 16-year-old, Cosby`s team called the result an “incredible victory” but vowed to appeal the $500,000 verdict. Huth is represented by lead counsel and women`s rights activist Gloria Allred, who hailed the verdict as a victory toward “real change” and told reporters outside the courthouse Tuesday that Cosby “should be held accountable and held accountable for what he did to her.” 21.07.22 The project – Women`s rights activist Gloria Allred talks about her latest struggle. Gloria Allred is the women`s rights activist who scares powerful men around the world. She was here for the greatest battles, breakthroughs and setbacks of the last 50 years. Now, a new fight for Gloria has just begun. Look here. Some legal claims have specific deadlines.
You are responsible for complying with all filing deadlines related to your legal rights. 06/21/22 Variety – Bill Cosby`s team storms a chaotic press conference outside the courthouse as Gloria Allred declares victory. During his remarks, Allred noted that the case is the first to be tried under California`s Child Victim Act, which is part of a national reform movement to help victims of sex crimes get justice. The legal reform to adapt limitation periods entered into force in 2020. “This is an important message for other survivors of child sexual abuse that you can pursue, even decades after you were sexually abused as a child,” Allred said.