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Flint City Hall Crowned ‘Ugliest Building in America’ as Local Woman Strikes it Rich with $500K Lottery Win

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Flint, Michigan, is drawing attention for two very different reasons: the designation of its city hall as the nation’s ugliest public building and a local woman’s unexpected lottery windfall. The New Jersey Real Estate Network recently ranked Flint City Hall at the bottom of its survey, an assessment that caught the attention of residents and city officials alike. In a more uplifting turn, a Genesee County woman celebrated a life-changing moment after purchasing a $5 lottery ticket at a Sunoco gas station. She claimed a $500,000 prize from the Michigan Lottery’s Triple Red 777s Instant … Read more

Man Ordered to Pay $500K Following Assault on Officer Linked to Capitol Riot Tragedy

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Washington, D.C. — A jury has granted a sizable judgment against a man found liable for assaulting a police officer, an incident linked to significant trauma experienced by the officer following the Capitol riot. The jury ruled that the defendant must pay $500,000 in damages to the officer’s estate. The assault occurred during the chaotic events of January 6, 2021, when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in a failed attempt to overturn the presidential election results. In the aftermath, Officer Jeffrey Smith, who was among those responding to the insurrection, later took his own … Read more

"Jury Grants $500K to Widow of Officer Jeffrey Smith, Highlighting Psychological Toll of Capitol Riot"

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A jury in Washington, D.C., has awarded $500,000 to Erin Smith and the estate of her late husband, Officer Jeffrey Smith, who died by suicide after responding to the January 6 Capitol riot. The defendant, David Walls-Kaufman, was found liable for assaulting Officer Smith during the chaotic event, though a wrongful-death claim against him was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes. The jury determined that Walls-Kaufman, a 69-year-old chiropractor, caused severe harm during a physical altercation with Officer Smith, awarding $380,000 in punitive damages and $60,000 in compensatory damages to Erin Smith, as well … Read more

Man Hit with $500K Judgment for Assaulting Officer Linked to Capitol Riot Tragedy

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A jury in Virginia has ordered a man to pay $500,000 in damages for his role in assaulting a police officer during the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The incident has been linked to the tragic death of the officer, who later took his own life. This decision reinforces the serious consequences of actions taken during the unrest that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. The jury’s verdict comes after a civil trial that examined the actions and impact of those involved in the riot. The assault on the officer, who was … Read more