--- title: Criminal Law Archives - Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C. --- ## In The News Trusted Content [Home](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/) » [Practice Areas](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/category/practice-areas/) » Criminal Law [ ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/090424_CSCS_APE33.jpg) ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/09/cammarata-on-potential-charges-for-relatives-in-the-charlie-kirk-case/) ### [ In the News: LiveNOW from FOX interviews Joseph Cammarata ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/09/cammarata-on-potential-charges-for-relatives-in-the-charlie-kirk-case/) LiveNOW from FOX anchor Mike Pache interviewed Washington, D.C. trial attorney Joseph Cammarata to examine whether relatives of the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s killing could face criminal exposure as the investigation proceeds. The discussion follows reporting that Kirk was fatally shot during an event at Utah Valley University and that [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2025/09/cammarata-on-potential-charges-for-relatives-in-the-charlie-kirk-case/) [ ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-25-at-2.08.18-PM.png) ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2021/08/the-courts-have-reopened-and-the-doors-are-wider-than-ever/) ### [ The Courts Have Reopened and the Doors are Wider Than Ever ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2021/08/the-courts-have-reopened-and-the-doors-are-wider-than-ever/) For months, the coronavirus pandemic practically shut down the courts in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Most importantly, the courts were not holding trials. Thankfully, with increasing vaccination rates, the courts are back open (masks required), hearing cases, and holding trials. And with the courts reopened, the deadlines [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2021/08/the-courts-have-reopened-and-the-doors-are-wider-than-ever/) ### [ Uber Releases Safety Report Revealing Frighening Number of Sexual Assault Incidents ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2020/01/uber-releases-safety-report-revealing-frighening-number-of-sexual-assault-incidents/) People across the country use the ridesharing app Uber to get from one place to another. According to the company, between 2017 and 2018, there were over 3 million trips a day in the U.S. alone. That’s about 2.3 billion trips per year. Although this number is impressive and speaks [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2020/01/uber-releases-safety-report-revealing-frighening-number-of-sexual-assault-incidents/) ### [ PA Catholic Church Dioceses Pay Out Nearly $84 Million to Sexual Abuse Victims in 2019 ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2020/01/pa-catholic-church-dioceses-pay-out-nearly-84-million-to-sexual-abuse-victims-in-2019/) In Pennsylvania, 564 sexual abuse victims received settlements totaling nearly $84 million from the Catholic Church’s dioceses in the state. The settlements are being distributed from victims’ compensation funds set up by 7 of Pennsylvania’s 8 dioceses. The funds were established after a grand jury released a 1,400-page report in [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2020/01/pa-catholic-church-dioceses-pay-out-nearly-84-million-to-sexual-abuse-victims-in-2019/) [ ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_1060957841.1.jpg) ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/07/harvey-weinstein-strikes-tentative-sexual-misconduct-settlement/) ### [ Harvey Weinstein Strikes Tentative Sexual Misconduct Settlement ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/07/harvey-weinstein-strikes-tentative-sexual-misconduct-settlement/) Harvey Weinstein has tentatively agreed to a $44 million settlement to resolve a number of lawsuits filed by women who have accused the Miramax co-founder of sexual misconduct, a suit filed by the New York State Attorney General, and other pending claims against the film producer and his former empire. Though a [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/07/harvey-weinstein-strikes-tentative-sexual-misconduct-settlement/) ### [ K-12 Schools Behind Colleges in Handling Sexual Assault Claims ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/05/k-12-schools-behind-colleges-in-handling-sexual-assault-claims/) The #MeToo era has been shaped by years of important legal victories, advocacy, and increasing awareness – from the spotlight which shone upon Clinton v. Jones (a case handled by https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-912151500-scaled-1.jpg’ own Partner Joseph Cammarata) to crucial improvements in civil and criminal laws the likes of DC’s recent Sexual Abuse Amendment Act. The [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/05/k-12-schools-behind-colleges-in-handling-sexual-assault-claims/) [ ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_594631181.1.jpg) ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/04/lawsuit-against-washington-hebrew-alleges-child-sex-abuse-at-dc-synagogues-preschool/) ### [ Lawsuit Against Washington Hebrew Alleges Child Sex Abuse at DC Synagogue’s Preschool ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/04/lawsuit-against-washington-hebrew-alleges-child-sex-abuse-at-dc-synagogues-preschool/) The families of 8 young children have filed a civil lawsuit against a DC synagogue and one of its directors, claiming the congregation failed to address warning signs that a preschool teacher had been sexually abusing children for more than two years. The lawsuit, filed anonymously to protect the identities of the [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/04/lawsuit-against-washington-hebrew-alleges-child-sex-abuse-at-dc-synagogues-preschool/) [ ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Joseph-Cammarata-full-res-scaled-1-1024x755.jpg) ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/dc-lawmakers-sign-sexual-abuse-amendment-act-to/) ### [ DC Signs Sexual Abuse Amendment Act, Expands Statute of Limitations ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/dc-lawmakers-sign-sexual-abuse-amendment-act-to/) On Wednesday, January 23, 2019, District of Columbia lawmakers signed a proposed bill into law to limit restrictions on prosecuting sexual abuse offenders, and enable more survivors to come forward with their claims. The bill (D.C. Act 22-593) is being viewed as a major victory by victims’ advocates, and brings [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/dc-lawmakers-sign-sexual-abuse-amendment-act-to/) ### [ Unprovoked Attacks in DC Provide Reminder of Need to Ensure Your Safety, Understand Your Rights ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/unprovoked-attacks-in-dc-provide-reminder-of-need-to-ensure-your-safety-understand-your-rights/) A major stabbing occurred on 14th and U Street around noon on Saturday, the 5th. This stabbing occurred a few blocks from the deadly unprovoked stabbing of a runner in Logan Circle that made national headlines last September and a few blocks from the hammer attack in October. I returned to the D.C. area after living in [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2019/01/unprovoked-attacks-in-dc-provide-reminder-of-need-to-ensure-your-safety-understand-your-rights/) ### [ Class Action Lawsuit Over Catholic Church Alleged Sexual Abuse, RICO Violations Filed in DC ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2018/12/class-action-lawsuit-over-catholic-church-alleged-sexual-abuse-rico-violations-filed-in-dc/) On November 14, 2018, a class-action civil lawsuit was filed by Timothy B. Lennon and five other named Plaintiffs in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, alleging 11 distinct claims against the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Holy See as the State of [ Read More » ](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/blog/2018/12/class-action-lawsuit-over-catholic-church-alleged-sexual-abuse-rico-violations-filed-in-dc/) ![](https://www.chaikinandsherman.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/video-screenshot-sm-e1589210255835.jpg) ## Get free advice about the compensation you deserve. At Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C., our car accident attorneys fight tirelessly to secure the compensation you deserve, handling every aspect of your case to protect your rights. Trust us to stand by you and advocate aggressively on your behalf. [ Speak to a Specialist ](#) ## Our Practice Areas ## Case Results ## $17 M Medical Malpractice ## $6 M Brain Injury ## $5 M Medical Malpractice [ View All Case Results ](#) ## Contact Us Today! 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