Children

Children Injured in Terrifying Rollover Crash on Vasco Road; Investigation Underway

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BYRON, CA (January 9, 2024) — A rollover accident on Vasco Road near Walnut Boulevard left several individuals injured, including multiple children, on Sunday evening. The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash occurred around 5:00 p.m., but the reasons behind the incident remain unknown. The accident involved a truck, although specific details about the vehicle and its driver were not provided. However, it is clear that the outcome was severe, resulting in injuries to several individuals, including children. The exact number of injuries and the extent of their severity have yet to be disclosed. … Read more

Apartment Owners Face Legal Battle After Alleged Racially-Motivated Assault on Children

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Hickory, North Carolina – The owners of an apartment complex in Hickory, North Carolina appeared before a federal court on Monday to address allegations that their manager assaulted two Black children for swimming in the community pool. The complex owners argued that the community is private, implying that they have the right to set their own rules. The incident, which occurred at an undisclosed date, sparked outrage and prompted the victims’ families to take legal action. According to reports, the manager allegedly used physical force to remove the children from the pool, leading to injuries … Read more

Former UF Scientist’s Shocking Child Abuse Case: Children Locked in Makeshift Cages While Parents Work

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. – A former UF biological scientist accused of locking her two children in cages while going to work had her bond reduced by a judge on Wednesday. Yurui Xie, 31, along with Dustin Huff, 35, were arrested on charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect. They both pleaded not guilty and are under a no-contact order. According to arrest reports, Xie and Huff locked their children in makeshift cages while they went to work as scientists for UF. Their 6-year-old son was kept in a large wooden enclosure made of two-by-fours each … Read more

Florida Woman’s Children Awarded $11 Million in Lawsuit Against Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds Over Mother’s Smoking-Related Death

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Jacksonville, Florida – Jurors awarded over $11 million this week to the children of a Florida woman who died from lung cancer after years of smoking cigarettes manufactured by the nation’s two largest tobacco companies. The case, known as Ferraiuolo v. Philip Morris, et al., involved a verdict that held Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds responsible for the woman’s death. The verdict included $1.05 million in compensatory damages and $10 million in punitive damages. However, the jury attributed only 17% of the liability to Reynolds, 28% to Philip Morris, and the rest to the deceased … Read more