Abuse Victim Awarded $50,000 Judge Cites Woman's Pain and Suffering

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DOVER-FOXCROFT - A Massachusetts man who assaulted his former wife when they resided in Abbot has been ordered to pay her $50,000 for causing pain, suffering and emotional distress. The judgment was handed down earlier this month by Superior Court Justice William Anderson.

Jennifer Erb, who filed the lawsuit against her former husband, Darryl Erb, called the ruling a huge precedent for women and men who have suffered from domestic abuse.

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Abuse Victim Awarded $50,000 Judge Cites Woman's Pain and Suffering

"It's a huge, huge step for this movement, and to come at this time of year when we're recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, I just think it's amazing," Erb said Wednesday. She note...

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