Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action

Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order

"...and Travis County’s motions to dismiss the sexual assault class action suit brought against both entities by eight local..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sexual Assault Class Action Suit Adds Five New Plaintiffs

Plaintiffs' attorney says more than 40 women have reached out since suit was filed

"...plaintiffs have been added to a sexual assault federal class action suit against the city of Austin, Travis County,..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

"...local sexual assault survivors on Monday filed a federal class action lawsuit against the City of Austin, Travis County,..."

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...Council is set to approve a settlement in the class action filed in 2018 by eight survivors of sexual..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Survivors Willing to Join Sexual Assault Class Action

Attorneys for the survivors’ lawsuit presented to Public Safety Commission Monday

"...Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and the District Attorney's Office, according to Jennifer Ecklund, one of three attorneys..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Civil Action

"...was blessed last year by Jonathan Harr's A Civil Action, a personal nominee for the Airport Newsstand-Book Hall of..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

District Attorney Margaret Moore Announces Re-Election Campaign

Speakeasy kickoff marks beginning of 2020 primary

"...District Attorney Margaret Moore kicked off her 2020 campaign Thursday evening..."

May 24, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Travis County District Attorney's Office Under Fire in New Court Filing

First Assistant D.A. accused of “possible defamation”

"...Mindy Montford, the First Assistant District Attorney at the Travis County D.A. office, has been accused..."

March 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin’s Sexual Assault Controversies Roil the District Attorney’s Race

Margaret Moore's controversial handling of rape cases brings opponents to the race

"...into electoral politics to run against Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, she says, to stand up for rape..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

How Much Reform Is Enough in the Travis County District Attorney Race?

Incumbent D.A. Margaret Moore faces challengers from the left

"...In a normal political year, incumbent Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore would be able to run on her..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Travis County District Attorney Moore and Her First Assistant Sued

Sexual assault survivor alleges the D.A.'s Office lied to undermine her

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy Montford,..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

District Attorney Moore and First Assistant D.A. Montford Lose a Round in Survivors' Suit Drama

Federal judge allows for a possible second lawsuit

"...decide whether Emily Borchardt can depose Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, First Assistant D.A. Mindy Montford, and Assistant..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Takes Action on Municipal Court Reform

City has 90 days to evaluate how it handles indigent defendants

"...people to jail for failing to pay fines on Class C misdemeanor tickets during the 2015 calendar year, according..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Common Law

Class-action lawsuit – what is it?

"...in the mail saying that I'm part of a class-action lawsuit. I haven't done anything and wasn't looking to..."

June 29, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Michael Clayton

This smart and thoroughly entertaining film asks the question of where a lawyer’s ethical responsibility to zealously represent a client ends and the societal interest in achieving justice begins.

"...this smart and thoroughly entertaining film doesn’t engage in attorney-bashing as much as it thoughtfully asks the question of..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Movie Review by Steve Davis

North Country

Charlize Theron stars in this fictionalized, rousing, but nevertheless predictable account of the first class-action sexual discrimination suit.

"...recounted in Clara Bingham and Laura Leedy Gansler’s book Class Action: The Story of Lois Jensen and the Landmark..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

Plaintiffs hit back at motions to dismiss in sexual assault class-action suit

"...Travis County Sheriff's Office, and the Travis County District Attorney's Office have not only led to the mistreatment of..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dismissed the sexual assault class action case brought against local law enforcement, the eight..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Common Law

Class-action lawsuit – should I participate?

"...got a notice that I am part of a class-action lawsuit. I am trying to decide whether I want..."

July 6, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

Opinion: A Crisis of Leadership in the D.A.’s Office

The women behind the sexual assault class action litigation are still waiting for meaningful change

"...We are sexual assault survivors and plaintiffs or class members in the civil rights class action filed two..."

July 10, 2020 Column by Sexual Assault Survivors

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Yeakel cites progress by Lege in rejecting claims against APD, D.A.

"...District Judge Lee Yeakel has dismissed the sexual assault class action lawsuit filed by eight local rape survivors against..."

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis D.A. Seeks a Roadblock in Sexual Assault Suit

Moore, Montford on defense after disclosure of alleged misconduct

"...today (Tue., April 2) in the ongoing sexual assault class action lawsuit...."

April 2, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Delivery Man

Vince Vaughn stars in this remake of a sweet Canadian film about a prolific sperm donor whose contributions catch up with him 20 years later.

"...earlier. Now 142 of those offspring have filed a class-action suit to discover their paternity, which has been protected..."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Sexual Assault and the City

District Judge Lee Yeakel will hear arguments on whether to dismiss the class action suit filed by rape survivors against the city

"...oral arguments over whether to dismiss the sexual assault class action suit filed by eight women rape survivors against..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...The eight survivor-plaintiffs behind the sexual assault class action against Austin and Travis County will have their..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County D.A. Moore and Her First Assistant Hire Top-Tier Help

Infamous defense attorney will represent the defendants in rape survivor's defamation suit

"...Houston powerhouse attorney Russell "Rusty" Hardin Jr. of Rusty Hardin & Associates..."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Another Lawsuit Filed Against Travis County D.A. and Her First Assistant

The two are accused of attempting to silence a sexual assault survivor

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore, along with her first assistant Mindy Montford,..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sexual Assault Survivor Files Temporary Restraining Order Request Against Travis County D.A.

Filing seeks to stop Moore, Montford from discussing survivor’s rape

"...Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore and her First Assistant Mindy Montford are..."

Nov. 8, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

The Sweet Hereafter

"...of the unthinkable. Few people understand this better than attorney Mitchell Stephens (impeccably played by Ian Holm), who arrives..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Another Survivor Comes Forward Against Travis County D.A.

Change.org petition calls for the removal of Margaret Moore

"...assault has come forward to accuse Travis County District Attorney Margaret Moore of failing to hold rapists accountable for..."

Dec. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

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