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Connecticut Jury Convicts Man in 2020 College Dorm Assault Case

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New Britain, Conn. — A Superior Court jury in New Britain found a 22-year-old Columbia resident, Cole Szegda, guilty of first-degree sexual assault last Friday, according to authorities. The verdict came following allegations that Szegda assaulted a fellow student in a dormitory at Central Connecticut State University on October 23, 2020. The incident, which took place within the confines of campus housing, has since drawn significant attention from the local community and advocacy groups focusing on campus safety and sexual assault awareness. Szegda is scheduled to be sentenced on August 29 at the New Britain … Read more

Faegre Drinker Bolsters Los Angeles Team with Key Litigator from Ellis George LLP

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Los Angeles, CA – Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, a prominent law firm known for its robust legal practices, has recently bolstered its product liability and mass torts group by hiring a seasoned litigator. The attorney, formerly associated with Ellis George LLP, brings a wealth of expertise to the firm, particularly in handling complex litigation matters. The move signifies Faegre Drinker’s commitment to deepening their bench strength in key areas of practice which are critical at a time when product liability cases are becoming more intricate and widespread. The addition of a lawyer with … Read more

Purse Theft Escalates into Gunfire and Tense Standoff in Volusia County

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Deltona, Fla. — In a shocking event that unfolded on a Friday morning, three individuals have been detained after a sequence of crimes that included purse snatching, shooting, and a standoff with law enforcement officials in Volusia County. The situation escalated rapidly when the victim who had her purse stolen from outside her residence in Deltona was able to track the culprits to a local Checkers restaurant. Upon confronting the thieves in their vehicle, the suspects fled the scene, firing shots at the woman as they escaped. Fortunately, the woman was unharmed and managed to … Read more

Jury Awards $10 Million in Wrongful Death and Injury Case Against Jackson County Deputy

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Kansas City, Mo. — A Missouri state court has awarded $10 million in damages after a wrongful death and injury lawsuit was filed against Jackson County following a deputy-involved shooting that resulted in one death and left a woman injured. On a fateful night five years ago, a routine patrol escalated dramatically when two deputies from the Jackson Belden Police Department, both of who had been on the force for under five years, responded to what they believed was a routine disturbance at a local residence. However, the situation rapidly deteriorated, leading to the fatal … Read more