Crime & Peril

10 TV: Police said a pregnant woman was inside when three men broke into her west side home Tuesday morning. At least one of the men had a gun when they went through the back door of the home on Dlyn Street at about 11 a.m... Investigators said it was an attempted burglary, and the men did not know someone was home. The robbers ordered the woman to sit on the couch while they ransacked the home and took several items, including electronics and money… No injuries were reported.

NBC 4: Almost five and a half years ago, The Justice League of Ohio began providing legal assistance to crime victims including direct representation during criminal proceedings. Recently a drop in federal and corporate funding could be forcing it out-of-business. What was once a busy office is now just a shell waiting for new owners. Cathering Harper-Lee is the Executive Director of the Justice League. She was once too a victim of crime and that led her to want to help others. For Harper-Lee, her experienced pushed her to help other victims have their voice heard during the judicial process. The Justice League would inform victims of their rights to information, including conferring with prosecutors and being present during the trial. To-date, Harper-Lee and the staff of three attorneys have successfully represented 700 victims. The Justice League needs $525 thousand annually to operate; Harper-Lee is hoping for federal stimulus dollars to help. The Justice League of Ohio is hosting a fundraising event on April 18th. Organizers hope to raise enough money as they wait to see if they qualify for federal stimulus dollars.