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Yolanda Edrington is announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of Respect Together

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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HARRISBURG, Pa. , Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Respect Together, formerly the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, has announced Yolanda Edrington will step in as CEO of one of the longest- standing anti-sexual violence organizations in the country. Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.

Key Points: 
  • Edrington will replace CEO Karen Baker on December 18, as Baker will retire after over two decades as a leader in the statewide and national nonprofit.
  • For the past six years, Edrington has served as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of Respect Together's national division, the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC).
  • "This is a momentous time in the nearly 50-year history of Respect Together," said Board President Mary Onama.
  • Edrington was selected by the Respect Together Board of Directors following a national search alongside Pittsburgh-based search firm, Nonprofit Talent.

Chaffin Luhana Partner, Roopal Luhana Appointed as Co-Lead In Uber Rideshare Litigation

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Friday, December 8, 2023
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NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honorable Charles R. Breyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has appointed Chaffin Luhana LLP Founder and Partner, Roopal Luhana as Co-Lead in the Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation MDL (No. 3084).

Key Points: 
  • Roopal Luhana, Founder and Partner at Chaffin Luhana LLP has been appointed as Co-Lead Counsel in the Uber Rideshare Litigation MDL by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
  • NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honorable Charles R. Breyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has appointed Chaffin Luhana LLP Founder and Partner, Roopal Luhana as Co-Lead in the Uber Passenger Sexual Assault Litigation MDL (No.
  • Ms. Luhana, who co-founded Chaffin Luhana LLP firm with partner Eric Chaffin in 2010, has many years of experience in consolidated litigation.
  • "I am deeply honored to be appointed as Co-Lead Counsel in the Uber Rideshare Litigation MDL.

Second Installment in Southwest Thriller Series Including Tones of Friendship and Love

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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CAVE CREEK, Ariz., Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Main character Tim Harrison is back, years away from his problems in "Whipping Post," and is now a company driver for Saxon Brothers Trucking in Dallas, Tex., in Alan N. Webber's second book installment, "Roll Me Away."

Key Points: 
  • "About 10% of the nation's population is truckers, as hundreds of thousands of drivers are on the road.
  • Behind each truck is not just a driver, but a human with a story, filled with challenges and resilience."
  • Behind each truck is not just a driver, but a human with a story, filled with challenges and resilience."
  • Looking for support, he enlists Tim's aid, pulling him back into a situation he's uncertain he wants to be involved in.

End Violence Against Women

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Saturday, November 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 21st century, we cannot tolerate the rape and abduction of girls and women, forced child marriage, and the continued denial of any human rights and equality to girls and women everywhere.

Key Points: 
  • We must take stronger action to end violence against girls and women through the UN 16 Days of Activism campaign – running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (25 November) until Human Rights Day (10 December).
  • This year's theme is 'Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls.'
  • Globally, an estimated 736 million women – almost one in three – have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
  • Just as the world can make war and oppress girls and women, we also have the same capacity to make peace and empower girls and women.

End Violence Against Women

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Saturday, November 25, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In the 21st century, we cannot tolerate the rape and abduction of girls and women, forced child marriage, and the continued denial of any human rights and equality to girls and women everywhere.

Key Points: 
  • We must take stronger action to end violence against girls and women through the UN 16 Days of Activism campaign – running from the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls (25 November) until Human Rights Day (10 December).
  • This year's theme is 'Invest to Prevent Violence against Women and Girls.'
  • Globally, an estimated 736 million women – almost one in three – have been subjected to physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence, non-partner sexual violence, or both, at least once in their life.
  • Just as the world can make war and oppress girls and women, we also have the same capacity to make peace and empower girls and women.

Approximately 1,800 Survivors of Sexual Assault File Lawsuits Against New York For Being Sexually Assaulted by Correctional Staff While Incarcerated

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2023  /PRNewswire/ -- The State of New York, the City of New York, and 20 counties are among the defendants that have been named in a series of individual civil actions alleging that as many as 1,771 individuals were sexually assaulted while incarcerated in facilities run by the New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS), the New York City Department of Correction (DOC), and county-run Departments of Correction throughout New York State. The lawsuits were filed under the Adult Survivors Act ("ASA") by attorneys at Slater Slater Schulman LLP, a leading, full-service law firm with decades of experience representing survivors of traumatic and catastrophic events.

Key Points: 
  • Slater Slater Schulman LLP represents the largest number of survivors of prison abuse committed in New York State.
  • "Our clients endured absolute horrors while incarcerated in New York State – each story is worse than the next.
  • The ASA's extended window for filing lawsuits constituted a significant milestone in addressing the profound abuse endured by these survivors.
  • NOTE: Individuals seeking to be linked to resources for sexual assault survivors can call 800.656.HOPE (4673) to be connected with a trained staff member from a sexual assault service provider in your area.

International Group of Scientists Offers Proven Solution to Global Conflict

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.

Key Points: 
  • This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.
  • Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, said this innovative solution would "cost less than one day of war."
  • "This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
  • The Global Union of Scientists for Peace is a global organization of scientists, political leaders, and scholars from different fields.

International Group of Scientists Offers Proven Solution to Global Conflict

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.

Key Points: 
  • This letter from the Global Union of Scientists for Peace offered "a proven technology for peace, security, and a swift resolution of conflict" in Ukraine, the Middle East, and elsewhere in the world.
  • Dr. Tony Nader, Chairman of the Global Union of Scientists for Peace, said this innovative solution would "cost less than one day of war."
  • "This technology of consciousness has been confirmed in 56 empirical studies, 28 of which have been published in peer-reviewed scholarly journals.
  • The Global Union of Scientists for Peace is a global organization of scientists, political leaders, and scholars from different fields.

DiCello Levitt Commends Toronto Jury Verdict Finding Former Fashion Mogul Peter Nygard Guilty of Sexual Assault of Multiple Women, Expects US Trial Now to Move Forward

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DiCello Levitt commends a Toronto, Canada jury decision on Sunday that found 82-year-old former fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault committed between the late 1980s to 2005.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DiCello Levitt commends a Toronto, Canada jury decision on Sunday that found 82-year-old former fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of four counts of sexual assault committed between the late 1980s to 2005.
  • DiCello Levitt is confident that Nygard will soon be extradited to the United States to stand trial here.
  • We applaud the long overdue guilty verdict by a Toronto jury and look forward to now seeing Nygard finally to be brought to justice in the United States," said DiCello Levitt partner Greg Gutzler.
  • DiCello Levitt now represents more than 130 of Peter Nygard's victims and anticipates filing more civil proceedings against Nygard and his enablers.

Kasowitz Files Lawsuit against New York University on behalf of Jewish Students Alleging Egregious Civil Rights Violations for its Antisemitic Hostile Educational Environment

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasowitz Benson Torres, on behalf of three Jewish students, has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against New York University (NYU), alleging that NYU has egregiously violated the civil rights of the three Jewish students, who have faced pervasive acts of antisemitic hatred, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation while attending NYU.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kasowitz Benson Torres, on behalf of three Jewish students, has filed a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against New York University (NYU), alleging that NYU has egregiously violated the civil rights of the three Jewish students, who have faced pervasive acts of antisemitic hatred, discrimination, harassment, and intimidation while attending NYU.
  • Partner Marc E. Kasowitz said, "NYU's deliberate indifference toward the plight of its Jewish students under siege by egregious antisemitism has been outrageous.
  • Partner Mark P. Ressler said, "Jewish students at NYU are traumatized and living in fear.
  • NYU must be forced to protect them, and held accountable for nurturing and fostering a hostile educational environment."