▲ 781 ▼ A 19-year old cis lesbian woman was beaten unconscious and robbed after she tried to use the women's restroom at a McDonald's in the US (www.lgbtqnation.com) submitted 1 year ago* by destructdisc@lemmy.world to c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world 119 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] nickiwest@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (1 child) The DA is supposed to seek criminal charges in criminal cases with enough evidence to prosecute. If the victim of any crime in the US wants financial restitution (for hospital bills, lost wages, etc.), they need an attorney to pursue a civil suit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago A civil suit, yes. But the description was to press charges. I thought it implied a private prosecution, rather than a suit over damages. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago A civil suit, yes. But the description was to press charges. I thought it implied a private prosecution, rather than a suit over damages. permalink fedilink source parent