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Georgia Couple Wins $2.25 Million Verdict Over Disturbing Autopsy Images of Their Deceased Infant

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Augusta, Georgia — A jury has awarded a Georgia couple $2.25 million in a lawsuit concerning the use of autopsy images of their decapitated child. The decision came after a trial that revealed how the couple’s tragedy was compounded by the public dissemination of sensitive materials related to their deceased baby. The couple, who remains unnamed, initiated the legal action against a local coroner’s office after they discovered that graphic images of their child’s autopsy had circulated on social media. The case ignited emotional discussions about privacy rights and the ethical responsibilities of officials handling … Read more

US Couple Wins NZ$3.76 Million After Legal Battle Over Disturbing Autopsy Images of Their Baby

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WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A jury has awarded nearly NZ$3.76 million to a U.S. couple who filed a lawsuit against a New Zealand government agency over the release of autopsy images of their deceased infant. The case has drawn attention to privacy rights and the handling of sensitive materials in the aftermath of tragic loss. The couple, whose names have not been disclosed, engaged legal action against the New Zealand government after the autopsy photos of their decapitated baby were distributed inappropriately. These images came to light during a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding … Read more

Georgia Jury Awards Couple $2.25 Million After Disturbing Autopsy Video Leak

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ATLANTA — A Fulton County jury has ruled in favor of a Georgia couple, awarding them $2.25 million in a lawsuit against a pathologist who allegedly shared graphic videos of their deceased infant’s autopsy. The heartbreaking case revolves around the couple’s son, Treveon Taylor Jr., who was decapitated during delivery in July 2023. Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr. entrusted Dr. Jackson Gates to conduct an autopsy on their child. Following the procedure, they discovered that the videos taken during the autopsy were posted online, an action they argue severely traumatized them. The couple’s … Read more

Georgia Couple Wins $2.25 Million After Pathologist Shares Disturbing Autopsy Videos of Their Decapitated Baby

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ATLANTA — A couple in Georgia has been awarded $2.25 million by a jury after a pathologist posted graphic videos of their decapitated baby’s autopsy online. The jury’s decision came on Wednesday against Dr. Jackson Gates, who conducted the autopsy on Treveon Taylor Jr., the couple’s son, who died during delivery in July 2023. Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr. initially employed Gates to perform the autopsy, which became the subject of considerable distress for the family when videos were shared on Instagram without their consent. The couple filed a lawsuit in September 2023, … Read more