Columbus

Columbus Man Faces Life Sentence After Indictment for Alleged Child Rape and Sexual Abuse

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MANSFIELD, Ohio — A 37-year-old man from Columbus faces the possibility of life imprisonment if found guilty of sexually assaulting a child who was under 10 years old at the time of the alleged offenses. Bradley Quesenberry has been indicted on two counts of rape and three counts of gross sexual imposition by a Richland County grand jury. According to Richland County Prosecutor Jodie Schumacher, the allegations specify incidents that occurred when the child was 8 and 10 years old. The first set of charges is linked to actions taking place between March 2020 and … Read more

Crucial Decision Looms: Court to Rule on Potential Retrial for Ex-Cop in High-Profile Columbus Case

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Columbus, Ohio — A crucial decision is expected on Monday as a judge deliberates the potential for a retrial in the case of Adam Coy, a former Columbus police officer. Coy faces charges linked to the fatal shooting of Andre Hill, a distressing incident that has sparked extensive community and legal scrutiny. Assigned to decide Coy’s fate is Franklin County Common Pleas Judge Stephen McIntosh, who has a notable history in overseeing significant cases. Coy, accused of murder among other charges, was initially suspended and subsequently terminated from the Columbus Division of Police following the … Read more

$42 Million Verdict for Man Who Lost Leg in Garbage Truck Collision in Columbus

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Columbus, Ga. — A Columbus jury has awarded $42 million in damages to a Georgia man whose leg was amputated following a catastrophic collision with a garbage truck. This verdict comes after a prolonged legal battle centered on the devastating 2018 accident that significantly altered the plaintiff’s life. The incident occurred when the man, a construction worker, collided with a garbage truck that was reportedly executing a U-turn on a local street. The resulting injuries were so severe that they led to the amputation of his leg, a life-altering outcome for the worker who previously … Read more

ATF Agent Awarded $1.6 Million After Wrongful Arrest by Columbus Police in 2020

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Columbus, Ohio – An agent from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has been awarded $1.6 million by a federal court after claiming he was wrongfully arrested by the Columbus police during a 2020 operation. The jury delivered the verdict following a weeklong trial that spotlighted law enforcement practices and inter-agency coordination. The $1.6 million federal jury award rekindles scrutiny of arrest protocols and police conduct during collaborative operations. The ATF agent, James Burk, testified that he was carrying out official duties when he was detained by Columbus officers who misinterpreted his intentions, … Read more