Assault

Former Charleston Battery Owner Hit with $4.5 Million Judgment for 2018 Golf Cart Assault

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CHARLESTON COUNTY, S.C. — A Charleston County court has confirmed a $4.5 million judgment against former Charleston Battery owner, Eric Bernard Bowman, relating to two instances of vehicular assault in 2018. The lawsuit resolved with Bowman being held liable for significant compensatory and punitive damages. In a detailed evaluation, the jury awarded the plaintiff, Wallace Blair Crosby, $1.8 million in actual damages for the injuries sustained during the incident. Additionally, Bowman faces $2.7 million in punitive damages, a reflection of the jury’s perception of the severity of his actions and intended as a deterrent against … Read more

Kanye West’s Legal Ties Fray as Attorney Seeks Exit Amidst Assault Case Turmoil

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Los Angeles — Kanye West, a name that has recently been more synonymous with controversy than music, finds himself embroiled in another dispute. This time, it concerns his legal representation. West’s attorney, Brian Brumfield, who has been representing him in a lawsuit, is now seeking to withdraw from the case, citing multiple issues including non-communication and unpaid fees. Brumfield’s disruptions with West began to publicize when he filed a motion to be relieved as West’s counsel. The documents reveal that West has not been responsive to Brumfield’s attempts to contact him since June 21. Additionally, … Read more

Calgary Lawyer Nyall DaBreo Charged with Assault Using a Vehicle in Domestic Incident

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Calgary, Canada — Calgary criminal lawyer Nyall DaBreo, 30, has found himself entangled in legal difficulties following a domestic incident involving assault with a weapon. Court documents reveal that the charge stemmed from an incident on March 16, where it is alleged that DaBreo used a vehicle as a weapon against Charmaine Jacobs. During a recent court session presided over by Justice Gordon Putnam, DaBreo’s lawyer, John Hooker, requested an adjournment for the case, pushing the proceedings to a later date next week. DaBreo, who was granted release under strict conditions including no contact with … Read more

$4.66 Million Verdict Upheld Against Former Charleston Battery Owner for Assault with Golf Cart Over Bar Tab Dispute

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Sullivan’s Island, SC – A South Carolina judge has confirmed a multi-million dollar jury decision against Eric Bowman, a tech entrepreneur and the former owner of the Charleston Battery soccer team, stemming from a 2018 altercation where he was accused of using a golf cart to assault Wallace “B.J.” Crosby. The verdict, issued in June, demands from Bowman over $4.66 million in damages. The incident occurred outside Dunleavy’s Pub on Sullivan’s Island when Crosby, whose fiancee was working as a bartender at the establishment, confronted Bowman about an unpaid $124 bar tab. According to court … Read more