County

Justice Served: Fulton County Jury Awards $2.25 Million After Gruesome Autopsy Video is Shared Without Consent

by

FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — A Fulton County jury has awarded $2.25 million in damages to the parents of a baby who was decapitated during delivery, a tragic case compounded by the unauthorized posting of the child’s autopsy on social media. The decision comes amid serious allegations against the pathologist involved, marking a significant legal outcome for the bereaved parents. Treveon Taylor and Jessica Ross will receive $2 million in compensatory damages and an additional $250,000 in punitive damages. They filed their lawsuit in September 2023, claiming that Dr. Jackson Gates of Medical Diagnostic Choices in … Read more

Volusia County Judge Seals Confession in Edgewater Officer’s Murder Case as Community Prepares for Final Farewell

by

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A judge in Volusia County has decided to seal the murder confession related to the shooting of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed at a gas station in Ormond-by-the-Sea earlier this week. The tragic incident occurred on Monday, and Officer Jewell’s body was later transported from the medical examiner’s office to a local funeral home, accompanied by a somber procession of law enforcement officers from across Volusia County on Thursday. Hours after the judge’s ruling, the attorney for the suspect, who admitted to killing Jewell, submitted a … Read more

Water Woes: Firestone and Central Weld County Clash Over $323K Bill as Legal Battle Intensifies

by

FIRESTONE, Colo. — In a significant ruling, a Weld County judge has supported the Central Weld County Water District (CWCWD) amid an ongoing dispute over water billing with the Town of Firestone. The water district, which has supplied Firestone for nearly six decades, announced on August 22 that it plans to terminate its contract with the town in 2028, citing a partnership it described as “unworkable and financially unsustainable.” The Town of Firestone expressed surprise at the announcement and indicated it is exploring various options to address the situation. In a statement, officials highlighted frustration … Read more

Clash Over Project Blue: Tucson City Council’s Rejection Unravels Pima County Land Sale Plans

by

TUCSON, Ariz. — Pima County officials are grappling with their plans for Project Blue, a proposed data center, after a recent decision by the Tucson City Council raised significant concerns. In July, county supervisors had approved the sale of nearly 290 acres of land intended for the center, but the council’s refusal to annex the property complicates the deal. The county had expected to receive approximately $21 million for the land, located near the intersection of I-10 and Houghton Road. However, the sales contract included critical stipulations: the City of Tucson needed to agree to … Read more