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Community Takes Action: New Task Force Formed to Reform AMBER Alert Laws After Tragic Deaths of Wenatchee Sisters

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WENATCHEE, Wash. — In the tragic aftermath of the deaths of three young sisters, Central Washington attorneys and community members are taking steps to reassess the existing laws governing AMBER Alerts. The initiative follows the grim discovery of 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker, and 5-year-old Olivia Decker near Rock Island Campground on Monday, after they went missing during a scheduled visit with their father. The girls were reported missing late Friday by their mother, yet an AMBER Alert was not activated. Instead, authorities issued a Missing Persons Alert. Their father, 32-year-old Travis Decker, is … Read more

Mother of Tragically Lost Son Advocates for "Rowan Act" to Reinforce Amber Alert Laws in Michigan

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LANSING, Michigan — The mother of a 6-year-old boy fatally injured by his biological father urged state lawmakers to reconsider Amber Alert legislation during an emotional testimony in Lansing. Brandi Morey Pols, who is advocating for reform after the tragic death of her son Rowan, expressed her grief and frustration before the Child Welfare System subcommittee. Pols recounted the harrowing experience that unfolded nine months ago, emphasizing her anguish over the authorities’ initial response when her son was reported missing. “What excuse should a mother accept when her child has been gone for 52 hours?” … Read more

Judge Denies Bail for Man Accused of Kidnapping Niece in South Carolina AMBER Alert Incident

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Salem, South Carolina — A South Carolina judge has refused to grant bond to a 28-year-old man implicated in the abduction of his 9-year-old niece, Braelynn Blaire, triggering an AMBER Alert early Sunday morning. Authorities reported that the child was found safe following a swift and successful search operation that culminated in the arrest of Zackery Steven Cosgrove. The incident began in the early hours of Sunday when Cosgrove allegedly took a black 2019 Nissan Rogue without authorization from a residence on Poplar Drive in Salem, unknowingly with Blaire inside the vehicle. The disappearance led … Read more

Landmark $98.6 Million Verdict Awarded to Botham Jean’s Family in Civil Case Against Former Officer Amber Guyger

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Dallas, Texas – A federal jury has awarded nearly $100 million to the family of Botham Jean, a man fatally shot by former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, marking a significant moment in the ongoing discourse surrounding police accountability. In a civil trial verdict that far exceeded the $54.4 million sought by Jean’s family, the jury delivered about $60 million in punitive damages and $38.6 million in compensatory damages to assert that law enforcement actions must align with strict legal and ethical standards. The substantial award represents not only a financial judgment but also a … Read more