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Former Sheriff’s Deputy Acquitted in Controversial Mistreatment and Battery Case

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In Clay County, a six-person jury recently acquitted Harold “Hank” Stellner, a former deputy sheriff, of charges related to the mistreatment and battery of a confined individual. The verdict followed a brief discussion lasting just under an hour, ultimately clearing Stellner of one count of mistreatment of a confined person and one count of battery. The trial’s focal point rested on the interpretation of Stellner’s actions during the incident in question. During the proceedings, the prosecution argued for a conviction on both counts, claiming that Stellner had engaged in both ill-treatment and physical abuse of … Read more

Victory for Truth: Defamation Lawyers Win Pivotal Case in Era of Misinformation

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In a modern landscape often clouded by the spread of disinformation, the recent landmark verdict has spotlighted defamation attorneys as they navigated through complex legal terrain to uphold the truth. This critical case, reflecting the significant role that legal professionals continue to play in defending reputational integrity, successfully culminated in a pivotal jury decision. The favorable ruling underscored the power and necessity of the judicial system in addressing matters of defamation, especially in an era where information—accurate or otherwise—travels at unprecedented speed thanks to digital platforms. This verdict not only has legal implications but also … Read more

Ohio Jury Awards $2 Million in Medical Malpractice Case After Patient’s Death Post-Surgery

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Cincinnati, Ohio – A jury in Hamilton County awarded over $2 million to the family of Judy Helen Collins, who tragically died following complications from a surgical procedure. The decision came after accusations of medical malpractice against the performing surgeon, Dr. Robert Bradley, though his colleague, radiologist Dr. Sean A. Litherland, was cleared of any wrongdoing in the case. The legal proceedings stem from events that unfolded in September 2019 when the 73-year-old Collins underwent surgery to correct a hiatal hernia. Post-operation complications led to severe consequences, culminating in her death on November 28, just … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in Twin Murder Case Involving Mother and Daughter, Convicts Suspect on Minor Charge Alone

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Chattanooga, TN – A Criminal Court jury on Saturday announced it was unable to reach a unanimous decision on whether Gabriel Boykins, a 49-year-old man, was guilty of murdering a mother and her daughter. After over seven hours of deliberations, the jurors only found Boykins guilty on a lesser charge of tampering with evidence, leaving the community unsettled about the brutal double homicide. Tamara Church, 40, and her daughter, Aquarious Church, 8, were last seen alive on May 17, 2020, before their bodies were discovered weeks later, discarded in a wooded area near a church … Read more