Crash

Federal Jury Exonerates Former Norfolk Officers in Controversial Retaliation Case Following Car Crash

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NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of three former Norfolk police officers accused of retaliating against Brandon A. Williams following a serious car crash in September 2020. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury found unanimously that the officers did not conspire to infringe on Williams’ rights. The civil trial, held in U.S. District Court, concluded last week after four days of testimonies. Williams, 40 and the stepson of Hampton Deputy Police Chief Kenny Ferguson, had sought damages for the emotional distress he claimed resulted from the police officers’ alleged … Read more

Deliberations Begin as Jury Weighs Evidence in High-Stakes Ferry Crash Trial

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A jury has begun deliberations in a case stemming from a ferry accident that occurred last year in New York Harbor, leaving multiple passengers injured and raising questions about safety protocols in the ferry industry. The incident, which involved a crowded vessel, prompted an immediate investigation and scrutiny of maritime regulations. Witnesses describe the chaotic moments following the crash when the ferry collided with a dock, sending passengers tumbling and prompting emergency services to rush to the scene. Several individuals sustained injuries, although no fatalities were reported. Eyewitness accounts paint a vivid picture of the … Read more

Family Seeks $18 Million After Tragic Plane Crash Completely Destroys Home

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PORTLAND, Ore. — A family from Newberg has initiated a lawsuit amounting to $18 million following a catastrophic plane crash that destroyed their home. The legal action was taken against several parties, including Hillsboro Aero Academy, Ascend Pilot Academy, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air Industries, the pilot Matt Bevacqua, and the estate of Barrett Bevacqua. The Ferris family’s lawsuit seeks compensation for various damages resulting from the incident on October 3, 2023. They are pursuing claims for the complete loss of their residence and property, personal damages, trespassing issues, and emotional distress experienced by themselves and … Read more

Trial of Former Orleans Parish 911 Chief Begins Amid Insurance Fraud Claims and Controversial Crash Evidence

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NEW ORLEANS — The trial of Tyrell Morris, the former director of the Orleans Parish 911 center, is set to commence Monday. Morris faces charges stemming from a 2022 incident involving a vehicle crash on his birthday, which he allegedly attempted to conceal as part of an insurance fraud scheme. Jury selection will take place in Judge Simone Levine’s courtroom as legal proceedings begin at 9 a.m. The accident, unknown to Morris at the time, was captured by a city-operated surveillance camera, which later became central to the investigation. Footage reviewed through public records shows … Read more