Custody

$21.3 Million Decision Shakes Colorado: The Remarkable Verdict in a Contentious Custody Battle

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – A Colorado custody case concluded with a jury awarding a verdict of $21.3 million. The dispute centered around the custody of a child, highlighting the complexities and challenges of custody battles. The case drew attention to the issue of child custody laws and raised questions about the impact on families involved. The trial involved conflicting claims from both parents seeking custody of their child. The jury deliberated and ultimately decided to grant primary custody to the mother. In addition to obtaining custody, the mother was also awarded a substantial financial settlement. … Read more

Alabama Circuit Judge Shot and Seriously Injured in Domestic Incident: Suspect in Custody

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Montgomery, Alabama – Montgomery County Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick was shot and critically injured on Saturday afternoon during a domestic incident. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news, stating that law enforcement officers swiftly arrived at the scene and apprehended a suspect within an hour. The suspect in custody is identified as Khalfani Hardwick, the 36-year-old son of Judge Johnny Hardwick who was previously on trial for attempted murder. Khalfani Hardwick ultimately pleaded guilty to the charges in 2017. Assistant Chief Deputy Wesley Richerson stated that the investigation into the incident is ongoing, and … Read more

Montgomery Judge Seriously Injured in Domestic Incident, Son in Custody with Pending Charges

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Montgomery Circuit Judge Johnny Hardwick suffered serious injuries in a domestic incident, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. His son, Khalfani Hardwick, 36, has been placed under arrest with pending charges. Khalfani Hardwick previously pleaded guilty to a second-degree assault charge in 2014, but did not serve any prison time. However, details regarding the current incident are currently unavailable. The circumstances surrounding Judge Hardwick’s injuries and the motive behind the incident remain under investigation. Authorities are working diligently to gather all necessary information to determine what unfolded. This incident has raised … Read more

$6.1 Million Record Awarded to Family of Man Who Died After Botched Heart Surgery in Rikers Island Custody

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Bronx Supreme Civil Court in New York City has awarded a historic $6.1 million to the family of a man, Juan Francisco Hidalgo Flores, who died after a botched heart surgery while in Department of Correction custody at Rikers Island. The jury’s decision marked the highest medical malpractice judgment for wrongful death against Correction Health Services, a division of NYC Health + Hospitals. The trial, which lasted three weeks, concluded on Tuesday with the jury granting the money award to Flores’ family. Attorney Eliot Wolf, who represented the family, stated that the city rejected any … Read more