345.73 – Criminal Law in the United States

  • First Criminal Trial in New Hampshire Youth Detention Abuse Scandal Begins

    In a closely watched case, the first criminal trial connected to the Sununu Youth Services Center abuse scandal began Monday in New Hampshire. Former youth counselor Victor Malavet, 62, stands accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl while she was detained at the state-run Youth Detention Services Unit (YDSU) in Concord in 2001. The trial…

  • Suspect Charged with Arson in California’s Park Fire, Faces Multiple Felony Charges

    A suspect has been formally charged with arson in connection with the devastating Park Fire, which has become the sixth-largest wildfire in California’s history. The blaze has ravaged over 370,000 acres and continues to impact communities across the state. Arson Charges Filed Against Ronnie Dean Stout II Ronnie Dean Stout II appeared in court on…