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Kansas Prosecutors Request Dismissal of Charges in Jackson Mahomes Assault Case

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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Kansas prosecutors are seeking to dismiss three felony charges against Jackson Mahomes, the brother of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in connection with an alleged assault that took place at a suburban Kansas City establishment earlier this year. The incident occurred on February 25, 2023, at Aspens Restaurant and Lounge in Overland Park. According to court documents filed on Tuesday, Johnson County Assistant District Attorney Megan Ahsens requested the dismissal of the three counts of aggravated sexual battery that Mahomes had been facing. Mahomes is also facing a misdemeanor battery … Read more

Viking Fitness Center Faces Lawsuits Over Failure to Stop Alleged Tanning Bed Photo Incident

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MARYSVILLE, MI – Viking Fitness Center in Marysville, Michigan has responded to multiple lawsuits accusing the gym of failing to take appropriate action against a former member who allegedly photographed women in tanning beds. The four female plaintiffs, identified as “Jane Doe,” claim that the gym did not address the issue after Corey Norman, a co-defendant in three of the lawsuits, was caught taking photos of women in tanning beds with his phone. Norman was sentenced to prison in March. According to the lawsuits, the victims argue that Viking Fitness Center should have taken measures … Read more

Jury Rules in Favor of Stamford in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit, Protecting Municipalities

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STAMFORD, Connecticut — A Stamford jury has reached a verdict in a slip-and-fall case, favoring the defendant, the city of Stamford, under a law that protects municipalities. The plaintiff, Daniel Young, suffered injuries after slipping and falling on ice outside an elementary school. His injuries were severe enough to require a back-fusion surgery, and his medical expenses exceeded $500,000, as documented in court records. Following the incident, Young filed a lawsuit against the city of Stamford. However, the jury’s decision ultimately favored the defendant, ruling in favor of the city under the municipal protection law. … Read more

Hennepin County Attorney Implements New Disclosure Policy to Ensure Fair Court Proceedings

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota – Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has implemented new requirements for police departments in her jurisdiction to disclose officers’ histories of misconduct. The move aims to promote fairness in court proceedings for criminal defendants. The disclosure of critical findings related to officers’ truthfulness, bias, excessive force, improper search and seizure, or abuse of authority will now be mandatory. Additionally, police departments must notify the courts if officers have failed to adhere to proper protocols in collecting evidence, obtaining statements, or analyzing forensic evidence. Moriarty, who assumed her position last year, consulted with police … Read more