By Will Brown, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Ohio and other States, day care workers have the responsibility to supervise children. It is vital that day care workers stay calm and think of the best interests of the children when performing their duties.…
Articles Posted in Crimes Against Children
Richmond, Virginia Day Care Day Care Van Driver Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Neglect
By Kevin Leach, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Richmond, Virginia, Keishawn L. Whitfield, age 23, was recently convicted on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Child Neglect. In the Summer of 2009, Mr. Whitfield left a 13 month old child unattended in a day…
Babysitter Charged with Attempted Murder and Risk of Injury to a Child in Bridgeport, Connecticut
By Jeremy Vishno, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Connecticut and other States, parents rely on babysitters to watch, supervise, and care for their children. Some babysitters are experienced and very caring while others put their own interests in place of the child’s. In…
Southern University (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) Sued Over Band Initiation Hazing Incident
By J. Rock Palermo, Attorney, and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Hazing incidents continue to be reported in Louisiana and other States across the nation. Unfortunately, high school and college students in clubs, organizations, fraternities, and even marching bands feel a need to inflict physical harm…
Former Wyandotte (Oklahoma) Teacher Faces Molestation Charges
By Roy S. Dickinson, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network A former Wyandotte school teacher is facing criminal molestation charges. In Ottawa County (Oklahoma), District Attorney Eddie Wyant stated that the charges stem from molestation allegations against two former students of Brian Matthew Rash, now…
Horrible Molestation and Death of 4 Year Old (Alex Christopher Mercato) in Fresno County, California
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Fresno County, California, CNN reported the horrible circumstances of the death of a 4 year old boy who ultimately was found in a dryer of a nearby apartment. Alex Christopher Mercato, who was only…
Vista, California – Father Sentenced for Leaving Son in Hot Car
By Scott A. Marks, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Vista, California, a man was recently sentenced for the crime of leaving his small child in a hot car. It is very dangerous and careless for parents to put small children in danger of…
Las Vegas, Nevada – Mom (Vanessa Ramirez) Allows Children to Ride With Allegedly Drunk Driver (Nancy Lopez)
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Nancy Owens and Vanessa Ramirez were at a birthday party together, where both have admitted to drinking. Ms. Owens reportedly allowed Ms. Lopez to drive her three children home, even though she admitted to police that she was aware Ms.…
Golden Valley, Minnesota Day Care Provider Charged with Malicious Punishment for Pinning Child to a Mattress
By David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network In Golden Valley, Minnesota, a day care provider is being charged with the crime of malicious punishment and false imprisonment regarding discipline and corporal punishment measures allegedly put in place a day care center. Arvilla Marie Lilly Meinhardt, age 70,…
Taunton, Massachusetts – Daycare Owner (Shannon Veradt) Allowed to Reopen After Admitting to Drinking on the Job
By Ryan E. Alekman, Attorney and David Wolf, Attorney Published by Child Injury Lawyer Network Daycare owner, Shannon Veradt, of Taunton, Massachusetts, was allegedly found passed out on the second floor of her home while the children she was supposed to be caring for were unattended downstairs. Her own mother…