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Jury Awards $1.7 Million to Injured Traffic Cop After Verdict Finds Driver 100% at Fault

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Nashville, TN — A jury in Wayne County recently ruled in favor of Brent Butler, a law enforcement officer who suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) after being hit by a car while directing traffic. The court found the defendant solely responsible for the collision, concluding after three days of trial that distracted driving was the cause of the unfortunate incident. The incident occurred while Butler was managing traffic at the site of a vehicular accident. According to testimonies, the abrupt and severe impact launched Butler into the air, resulting in his head striking the … Read more

Heartwarming ‘Shop With A Cop’ Events Brighten Holidays for Children Across Mid-Ohio Valley

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VIENNA, W.Va. — This past weekend, Vienna, along with neighboring towns in the Mid-Ohio Valley, transformed into a festive shopping spree for children during the annual Shop With A Cop events. These shopping excursions, hosted by various local police departments, aimed to strengthen community ties and provide support to underprivileged children during the holiday season. In Vienna and Parkersburg, the effort was spearheaded by the Fraternal Order of Police Blennerhassett Lodge 79, which organized these events at two major shopping locations. According to volunteer Laurea Ellis, the initiative aimed to foster a positive perception of … Read more

Family Sues NYC After Off-Duty Cop, Described as ‘Ticking Time Bomb,’ Leaves Man Paralyzed in Road Rage Shooting

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New York — A lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a Manhattan federal court by the family of Kishan Patel, a 30-year-old man who has been left quadriplegic after being shot in the head during what authorities describe as a road rage incident involving an off-duty New York City police officer in New Jersey. The lawsuit alleges that the officer, identified as Hieu Tran, had known issues with alcohol and mental health that should have prevented him from carrying a firearm. According to prosecutors in Camden County, New Jersey, the dispute between Tran and Patel escalated … Read more

Jury Begins Deliberations to Determine Penalty for Cop Killer Marco Perez

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Mobile, Alabama – After being found guilty of capital murder for the killing of Mobile police officer Sean Tuder, Marco Perez now faces a penalty hearing to determine his punishment. The hearing began on Thursday afternoon. In January 2019, Marco Perez shot and killed Officer Sean Tuder at the Peach Place Inn Apartments. The jury delivered a guilty verdict on Thursday morning, prompting the start of the penalty phase. Perez now faces the possibility of either the death penalty or life in prison without parole. The jury will ultimately decide his fate. During the opening … Read more