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Decoding Justice: Key Differences Between Civil and Criminal Litigation

CaseFox

An organised legal procedure is usually followed in civil litigation, which includes filing a complaint, pre-trial motions, trial, and possible appeals. In contrast to criminal trials, the goal of civil action is frequently to gain specific remedies or compensation instead of punishment.

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Instagram Defeats Lawsuit Claiming It Was a “Breeding Ground” for Sex Traffickers–Doe v. Backpage

Eric Goldman

Finally: in passing, the court says “Her trafficker was convicted in a criminal trial and sentenced to 40 years in prison.” ” No degree of carceral punishment will provide adequate justice for the victim, but the criminal did not escape the justice system we have.

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