Judge Upholds $4 Million Bail for BMW Driver Charged in Fatal Malibu Crash, Denies Request to Aid Legal Fees

LOS ANGELES — A judge in California has declined to reduce the bail for a young man charged in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The defendant, Fraser Bohm, 23, faces serious charges, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, stemming from an incident in 2023 in which he is accused of driving recklessly at over 100 miles per hour in Malibu and colliding with the students. During a recent court hearing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Thomas Rubinson denied a request from Bohm’s attorney, Alan Jackson, to lower his client’s bail from $4 million … Read more

Jay Cutler Faces Lawsuit Following DUI Crash, Veteran Claims Injury and Daily Pain

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Former NFL quarterback Jay Cutler faces legal challenges following a DUI incident that occurred in October. The ex-player, known for his time with the Chicago Bears and Denver Broncos, was cited after crashing his pickup truck into another vehicle. According to law enforcement, when they arrived at the scene, Cutler exhibited signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Allegedly, he also attempted to offer the other driver $2,000 to avoid calling the authorities. Following the incident, Cutler pled guilty to DUI charges and has been sentenced to four days in … Read more

Miami Jury Holds Tesla Partly Liable for Fatal Autopilot Crash, Awards $242.5 Million in Damages

In Miami, Florida, a federal jury has determined that Tesla bears partial responsibility for a deadly crash in 2019, which involved its Autopilot driver assistance system. This significant legal ruling has culminated in nearly $242.5 million being awarded to the plaintiffs, factoring in both punitive and compensatory damages. The tragic incident resulted in the death of 20-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and left her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo, severely injured. The jury attributed two-thirds of the fault to the driver, who was sued separately, while assigning one-third of the blame to Tesla. Notably, neither the driver nor … Read more

Florida Jury Awards $329 Million in Landmark Tesla Autopilot Case Linked to Fatal Crash

KEY LARGO, Fla. — A Florida jury has awarded $329 million in damages to plaintiffs in a case linked to a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle using its Autopilot driver assistance system. The incident took place in 2019, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Naibel Benavides Leon and severe injuries to her boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. Following the jury’s decision, Tesla maintained its stance of no wrongdoing and announced plans to appeal the verdict. The company issued a statement critical of the jury’s findings, asserting that the ruling could hinder advancements in automotive safety and … Read more