Catsouras

The case of Nikki Catsouras, is a classic example of disgusting, hateful activity against innocent victims, while our lawmakers excuse themselves from enacting laws to prevent this.

Techdirt Roundup 2007

Google still delivers 148,000 results for "Catsouras," and there are multiple Web sites devoted solely to the awful photos.

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

Google still delivers 175,000 results for "Catsouras," and there are multiple Web sites devoted solely to the gruesome photos.

One Step Closer 2010

The Catsouras family, of course, didn't see the aftermath of their daughter's story as a tale of caution — and they sued the CHP for negligence, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional harm, among other charges.

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

On Jan. 29, it issued a unanimous opinion reversing the superior court's ruling, paving the way for a jury trial (or perhaps more likely, say legal experts, an out-of-court settlement between the Catsouras family and the CHP).

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

Nevertheless, the challenge remains: what can the Catsouras family do about the remaining photos, ever present on the Web?

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

The Catsouras family hired a lawyer, Keith Bremer, and a tech company called Reputation Defender, which works to remove malicious content from the Web.

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

In the aftermath, the Catsouras family has had to take out a second mortgage on their home to cover the cost of their legal fees.

One Step Closer 2010

The Catsouras family has had to take out a second mortgage on their home to cover the cost of their legal fees.

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010

A spokeswoman for the California Highway Patrol told NEWSWEEK that the agency cannot comment on pending litigation but that "the CHP feel [s] for [the Catsouras family's] tragic loss."

At Long Last, A Small Justice 2010