Injustice and Neglect: $33 Million Damages Award Affirmed in Ottawa County Civil Rights Lawsuit

Miami, Oklahoma – A judge has upheld a $33 million damages award and denied a request for a new trial in a civil rights lawsuit centered around the death of a 26-year-old man at Ottawa County jail in 2015. U.S. District Judge Claire R. Kelly issued the ruling, rejecting motions from Ottawa County, which had been sued by the estate of Terral Ellis II. The jury had previously found that the medical care provided by the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office violated Ellis’ constitutional rights. Ellis died on October 22, 2015, shortly after being taken to … Read more

Trump’s Lawyer Accuses Pence of Inciting Rioters to Hang Him, Sparks Controversy

Washington, D.C. – Former President Donald Trump’s lawyer has recently shifted blame onto Vice President Mike Pence for the rioters who stormed the Capitol on January 6th. The lawyer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed that Pence’s refusal to reject the Electoral College results during the certification process motivated the violent mob and fueled their desire to harm Pence. According to the lawyer, Pence’s actions led to the chant of “Hang Mike Pence” among the rioters. The lawyer suggested that if Pence had followed Trump’s advice to reject the election results, the situation might … Read more

Camden County Judge Sends Sunrise Beach Man’s Child Rape Case to Trial in Circuit Court

CAMDEN COUNTY, Missouri — A child rape case against a man from Sunrise Beach has been moved to circuit court, according to a recent court ruling. Eric Tennison, 49, is facing charges of First-Degree Statutory Sodomy, Statutory Sodomy, and Incest, brought by prosecutors in Camden County. The decision to transfer the case was made by a Camden County judge on March 4. Online court records indicate that the judge ordered the case to proceed in circuit court. This move comes after a forensic interview conducted in October 2023 at Kids’ Harbor in Osage Beach, where … Read more

Minneapolis Start-up’s Car Tracking Tags Provide Solution for Stolen Vehicles as Owners of Certain KIA and Hyundai Models Can Reap Benefits

Minneapolis, MN – TC Nighthawks, a startup in Minneapolis, has seen a surge in inquiries following a $200 million settlement against KIA and Hyundai. The settlement allows owners of certain models of these vehicles to purchase GPS-equipped car-tracking tags and be reimbursed for the expense. TC Nighthawks, which debuted the tags last year to assist in the recovery of stolen vehicles, is anticipating increased sales as a result. Notices regarding the settlement and the process for reclaiming out-of-pocket expenses related to thefts and attempted thefts will be sent out this week via mail and email. … Read more