Assault

Grand Jury Declines Assault Indictment Against Man Following Troubling Suicide Attempt; Charges Him with False Statement Instead

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Athens, Georgia — A grand jury in Clarke County has refused to indict a man accused of assaulting a police officer after he allegedly attempted suicide. Instead, the jury charged 30-year-old Tommy Lee Orr with making a false statement during the police encounter, specifically for claiming he had a weapon when he did not. The incident occurred on March 5, when Orr’s mother contacted emergency services, expressing concerns for her son’s safety and revealing he was suicidal. She tracked his vehicle to the Microtel Inn & Suites located on Ultimate Drive, where the police found … Read more

Brothers in the Dock: Violent Airport Brawl Unfolds After Starbucks Assault, Jury Hears

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Manchester, England — A violent incident at Manchester Airport last summer has resulted in charges against two brothers accused of assaulting police officers while responding to a previous altercation at a nearby Starbucks. The case unfolded in Liverpool Crown Court, where jurors heard details of the events from July 23, 2022. Brothers Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 20, and Muhammad Amaad, 26, are alleged to have attacked three police officers who were attempting to manage the situation. Paul Greaney KC, representing the prosecution, described the violent encounter, stating that the officers arrived at Terminal 2 after reports … Read more

San Diego County Scores Courtroom Win as Appeals Court Reduces Damages in Sheriff’s Deputy Assault Case

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San Diego, California—After years of legal battles, San Diego County has secured a significant appellate court victory regarding a controversial case involving police misconduct. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a $5 million jury award to Mickail Myles, who had claimed injury and emotional distress after being forcibly assaulted by a sheriff’s deputy in 2014. The appellate judges ruled that Myles’ damages should be limited to $1.5 million, stating evidence did not support the extent of his claimed lasting injuries. The decision, issued on May 12, highlighted that Myles suffered no permanent impairment … Read more

Lubbock Priest Charged with Assault Faces Civil Suit from Alleged Victim, Diocese Named as Co-Defendant

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LUBBOCK, Texas — A priest from Slaton has been arrested and now faces a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who alleges he committed indecent assault and unlawful restraint. The lawsuit also names the Catholic Diocese of Lubbock as a defendant. The 73-year-old priest, Ammanuel Puthuparambil, was the focus of the lawsuit filed in Lubbock County. The woman is seeking damages for emotional distress, physical pain, medical expenses, and other claims associated with the alleged assault, which include battery and sexual assault. Court documents indicate that on May 30, Puthuparambil instructed the church employee to … Read more