Jury Awards $4 Million in Wrongful Death Case of Air Force Cadet, Family Seeks Federal Probe into Police Investigation Missteps

ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal court jury has awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student and Air Force cadet, in a verdict that contradicted initial findings by local police that his 2020 death was a suicide. The family’s assertion, supported by evidence, suggested that Bello-Ortiz was fatally shot by his roommate following an altercation. Maria Lourdes Ortiz, Alex’s mother, expressed relief following the civil court’s decision. “I know the police department is supposed to do their job, but they did not do justice for my son. Thank God … Read more

NBA & Warner Bros. Discovery Reach Settlement, ‘Inside the NBA’ to Air on ESPN and ABC

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) have reportedly reached a settlement in a recent lawsuit, paving the way for a significant shift in programming. “Inside the NBA,” the popular basketball analysis show, will soon transition to ESPN and ABC networks. This development marks a notable change in the sports broadcasting landscape. This lawsuit’s resolution comes after intense negotiations, reflecting the intricate relationships and high stakes in sports media rights. The details of the settlement have not been made public, but it is understood that the agreement satisfies both parties and effectively … Read more

Camille Vasquez Clears the Air on Johnny Depp Romance Rumors, Emphasizes Professional Integrity

Los Angeles — Camille Vasquez, the attorney who came into the spotlight for her representation of Johnny Depp in his widely followed defamation lawsuit against his former spouse Amber Heard, has recently put to rest rumors about any romantic ties with the Hollywood actor. During an exclusive interview, Vasquez categorically refuted the speculation about her dating Depp, clarifying that, despite admiring him as a person, he isn’t her preference romantically. The rumors had reached Vasquez’s parents, who were quick to dismiss them, confident that they were baseless. “They definitely knew,” Vasquez stated, with a light-hearted … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Air Force Veteran for Excessive Force and Battery by Nassau County Police

Brooklyn, NY – A federal jury in Brooklyn awarded over $2.3 million to Robert Besedin Sr., a Long Island Air Force veteran, concluding a civil rights lawsuit he filed against two Nassau County police officers. The verdict, reached on Wednesday, resulted from a 2017 incident where Besedin claimed the officers forcibly threw him down concrete stairs outside his Baldwin home. The jury found that one officer was guilty of using excessive force, and Nassau County was liable for battery by its officers. Additionally, the panel determined that officers Stephen Beckwith and Dominick Mantovani maliciously prosecuted … Read more