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Minnesota Court Debates Value of Life in Damages Trial Following Contested Police Shooting

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In a federal courtroom in Minnesota, a high-stakes trial is seeking to assign a monetary value for the life of Cordale Handy, who was killed by police officers. The trial follows an earlier jury decision which found the officers liable for Handy’s death. The current proceedings, overseen by Judge John Tunheim, aim solely to determine the financial compensation owed to Handy’s bereaved family. The matter of compensation revolves around what Handy could have contributed to his family in both material and emotional terms throughout his expected lifetime. This includes potential earnings, as well as intangible … Read more

Battle for Board: Lawsuit Erupts in Greenwich Over Contested School Board Vacancy

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Greenwich, Connecticut – A once vacant seat on the town school board has led to a legal battle, involving dueling appointees and stirring political controversy within the community. The issue began to unfold in March when Katherine LoBalbo, a member of the Greenwich Board of Education, stepped down. This invited a series of contentious events and decisions, leading to much debate over the correct process for filling her position. Historically, when a board member resigns, their party nominates a successor to serve the remainder of the term. This protocol saw the Democrats of Greenwich nominating … Read more

Baltimore Jury Acquits Man in 2022 Stepfather Murder Case Amid Contested Evidence

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Baltimore, MD — In a surprising conclusion to a high-profile trial, a Baltimore City Circuit Court jury acquitted 36-year-old Samuel Cole of several severe charges including first-degree murder, stemming from the 2022 shooting death of his son’s stepfather, 30-year-old Jonathan Miller. The verdict, delivered on July 3, came after an intense scrutiny of evidence that involved modern technological methods, such as license plate reader data and cell phone location tracking. These technologies placed Cole’s vehicle near the crime scene at the critical time. The defense argued strenuously against the reliability of the circumstantial evidence linking … Read more

Day Care Centers in Charlotte File Lawsuit Against LJ Schools Carolina for Contested $6 Million Payment

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Charlotte, North Carolina – Nine day care centers in the Charlotte area have filed a lawsuit against a company, alleging breach of contract and failure to fulfill a purchase agreement that included a $6 million payment. The lawsuit was filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court on February 20th and claims that LJ Schools Carolina Inc. violated the terms of the agreement related to the purchase of the day care centers. According to the lawsuit, LJ Schools Carolina Inc. agreed to pay $10.75 million on the closing date of the purchase, which included a $6 million … Read more