Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

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

"...Six months after U.S. District Judge Lee Yeakel dismissed..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

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

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

Feb. 11, 2020 News Post 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

"...Filed in the summer of 2018, the lawsuit argues that systemic failures within Travis County’s criminal justice..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

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

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Federal Judge Dismisses Local Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

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

Feb. 14, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

More Survivors Willing to Join Sexual Assault Class Action

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

"...new complaint is filed in the ongoing sexual assault survivors' lawsuit against the city of Austin, Travis County, local..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Advocates Object to D.A.’s Appointment to Sexual Assault Survivors Task Force

Survivors also calling on lawmakers to intervene following the appointment

"...this initiative," is a defendant in the sexual assault survivors' lawsuit against Austin, Travis County, local law enforcement, and..."

July 26, 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

"...Mona Shea, in the latest legal moves surrounding the survivors' lawsuit challenging how Austin's criminal justice system handles sexual..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit

2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors

"...and the District Attorney's Office, and other defendants. The lawsuit highlights what the plaintiffs argue are systemic flaws that..."

Jan. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Acknowledges Its Debt to Sexual Assault Survivors

Seen and heard

"...in 2018, alleging that local law enforcement so mishandled survivors' cases as to violate their constitutional rights, has led..."

Feb. 4, 2022 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

APD Unveils New Interview Rooms For Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The next step in improving sexual assault investigations in Austin?

"...County District Attorney’s Office are defendants in an ongoing lawsuit filed by local sexual assault survivors that alleges systemic..."

Nov. 4, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Amy's Army Raises Awareness, Support for Sexual Assault Survivors

Campaign to raise awareness, support for survivors

"...story of survivors being retraumatized by the system. The lawsuits, which Reyes encourages the community to read, exemplify this..."

May 7, 2021 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

"...Mindy Montford, are again under fire in a new lawsuit relating to the treatment of sexual assault survivors within..."

Sept. 11, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Survivors Hit Back at City, County in Court

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

"...The original complaint, filed in June by three survivors,..."

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Eighth Street Survivors Still Wait for Resolution From the City and APD

Sixteen months later, civil and criminal cases move slowly

"...or not handling, of the complaints detailed in the lawsuits. With attention returning to these allegations of misconduct, stories..."

Sept. 29, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite longstanding malpractice by Austin, Travis County

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

June 19, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Travis County Settles With Sexual Assault Survivors

$580,000 settlement reached in three-year legal battle over handling of sexual assault cases

"...legal battle, Travis County has settled federal and state lawsuits brought against the county and city of Austin by..."

June 25, 2021 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Wanted: Artists for Installation Part of Sexual Assault Survivors' Settlement

In addition to reforms, the agreement calls for the creation of a memorial space

"...Travis County Commissioners Court voted to settle a major lawsuit with sexual assault survivors over the county's history of..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...Webber has filed a lawsuit for Kirsch, naming the city and "John Doe" as..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Class Action Lawsuit Seeks Justice for Sexual Assault Survivors

Plaintiffs cite long-standing malpractice by Austin, Travis County

June 22, 2018 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Four Women File New Sexual Assault Suit in State Court

Survivors come forward to accuse APD and the D.A.'s Office

"...Another sexual assault class action lawsuit has been filed against Austin, Travis County, current District..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

TAASA Unveils First-Ever Survivor Advisory Board

Panel offers chance to shape Texas policies on sexual violence

"...with Marina Conner, a plaintiff in the federal survivors’ lawsuit against Austin and Travis County law enforcement, and Lavinia..."

Dec. 8, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Rape Survivor Sues Local Motel for Failing to Help Her After Assault

The motel is accused of lacking adequate security, more

"...First Assistant Mindy Montford, has filed a new civil lawsuit against a local Motel 6...."

Jan. 24, 2020 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

"...and the office have been named in two federal lawsuits over these events...."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Survival, and Hope in How Austin Handles Sexual Assault

As their legal battle continues, women look forward to political change

"...them – has led to an appeal, a second lawsuit, and commitments to change by the new leadership in..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Painful Splits Along the Way to Stopping Sexual Assault in and Around Austin

Different approaches to accountability lead to rifts throughout the county

"...August by eight local survivors of sexual assault. That lawsuit claims that systemic failures within Austin and Travis County..."

March 15, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

2019's Big Stories Shaping Austin's Path Into a New Decade

Never a slow news day

"...neglect, and retraumatize survivors of sexual assault. Though the survivors' lawsuit filed last year – eight survivors accusing local..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Feature by the News Staff

Federal Judge Hears Oral Arguments in Sexual Assault Class Action

Yeakel to consider motions to dismiss before issuing scheduling order

"...U.S. Judge Lee Yeakel will not make a decision..."

Dec. 17, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Firefighters Association Takes On Travis County D.A.

UPDATE: Margaret Moore responds to videos alleging mishandling of sexual assault cases

"...In the survivors' lawsuit filed last summer in federal court against local..."

Nov. 15, 2019 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

"...victims, as well as the pending federal class action lawsuit filed by a group of sexual assault survivors against..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

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