by Kennedy Hunt, P.C. | Apr 16, 2020 | Civil Rights, Disability Law
On March 16, 2020, U.S. District Court Judge Richard H. Mills granted Partial Summary Judgment on behalf of the Plaintiffs in Valencia, et al. v. City of Springfield, as to the liability of Defendant, City of Springfield, Illinois. Valencia v. City of Springfield,... by Camille Respess | Jan 10, 2018 | Civil Rights, Local News
A yearlong study by National Public Radio, with data provided by the Justice Department has determined that people with intellectual disabilities are sexually assaulted at a staggering rate. They are seven times more likely to be sexually assaulted than those without...