Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Pennsylvania

mishandled rape case of minor

my friends daughter was raped in college. She was a minor at the time. The college was notified, the police and the girl was taken to the hospital. No one ever called the parent of the minor. The correct tests were not taken in order to have enough evidence to prosecute. Meaning rape kit nor blood test to see if she was drugged. This happened in a very prominent school. We believe they are trying to cover it up. The school even told the young lady to leave the school. What type of lawyer should she talk to about this, because I know the entire case was mishandled and the boys will probably not even have to stand trial for their actions. Nothing has been done to the boys as of yet. It is just business as usual. I thank you in advance for any and all information. Desperately looking for help for my friend who does not know where to turn!


Asked on 10/07/04, 8:41 pm

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Dr. Michael A. S. Guth Tennessee Attorney at Law Assists Pro Se (without a lawyer) Parties

Re: mishandled rape case of minor

The rape and negligence related to it are personal torts, so you would like to find an aggressive personal injury lawyer. However, given that the criminal prosecution was not performed and the possible allegations of school complicity, it would be best to find a lawyer who does both criminal defense and personal injury work.

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Answered on 10/07/04, 10:38 pm


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