Controversy

Judge Orders Change of Venue for Shawnee Krall Murder Trial Amidst Publicity and Evidence Controversy

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MINOT, ND – Shawnee Krall, who was set to stand trial for the murder of his former roommate Alice Quierolo, will now face a change of venue due to the extensive publicity surrounding the case. After two days of jury selection in Minot, the judge made the decision to move the trial elsewhere. The change was prompted by concerns over potential bias from the local media coverage. In 2020, police discovered Quierolo’s body in a car that was reportedly stored on an acquaintance’s property by Krall. However, the car and the body were excluded as … Read more

The Cap: Montana’s Medical Malpractice Verdict Limits Spark Controversy and Ethical Dilemmas

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GREAT FALLS, Montana – Montana residents who suffer from medical malpractice face a significant hurdle when seeking compensation for their pain and suffering. Montana Code Annotated 25-9-411, also known as “The Cap,” limits the amount a person can receive for their pain and suffering in a medical malpractice case to $250,000. This cap applies even in cases of permanent severe damage or death. One such case that brought attention to The Cap was Zahara vs. Advanced Neurology Specialists. Joey Zahara, a resident of Great Falls, claimed that Dr. William Henning had neglected to treat him … Read more