Six former students and some parents filed a lawsuit against the owner and the Iowa Boarding School, the Midwest Academy over sexual harassment and abuse. The now-closed school was charged of various offenses after the former students filed complaints.
The human rights groups are fearing the lives of the witnesses as the biggest human trafficking trial in Thailand began. The case involves high-profile people including a military general, government officials and police officers. They all pleaded not guilty.
Mateen Cleaves, 39, former Michigan State basketball star is charge with sexual assault and unlawful imprisonment. The woman said she is assaulted by Cleaves in a motel and kept her against her will.