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Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory Marks Turning Point in Gun Dealer Accountability

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BALTIMORE — A Baltimore City jury delivered a historic ruling late Monday night, awarding $62 million in damages against Hanover Armory, a Maryland-based gun retailer. This amount marks the largest jury verdict ever awarded to a gun dealer in the United States, with the case centering on the retailer’s sales of ghost gun kits. The six-member jury found Hanover Armory negligent for its role in selling untraceable and unserialized firearms, deemed ghost guns, which contributed to public safety concerns in Baltimore. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the jury concluded that the company’s practices significantly … Read more

Baltimore Secures $62 Million Victory Against Arms Dealer in Ghost Gun Legal Battle

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Baltimore, Maryland, has secured a landmark judgment of $62 million in a lawsuit against an arms dealer held accountable for the proliferation of ghost guns in the city. The ruling underscores growing concerns around untraceable firearms and their impact on urban violence. The lawsuit was initiated by city officials, who argued that the dealer’s actions contributed significantly to the alarming rise in gun-related incidents. Ghost guns, which can be assembled without serial numbers, have emerged as a prevalent threat, complicating law enforcement efforts to track firearms involved in crimes. This ruling signals a significant shift … Read more

Scout Motors Challenges DOJ to Tackle State Dealer Franchise Restrictions

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Scout Motors is calling on the U.S. Department of Justice to challenge state laws governing auto dealer franchises, emphasizing that these regulations hinder competition and innovation in the electric vehicle market. Based in South Carolina, Scout Motors is positioning itself as a key player in the growing EV sector, but it argues that outdated franchise laws restrict its ability to grow and effectively serve customers. The company’s CEO, Scott Keogh, stated that the current laws, which favor established auto dealers, create obstacles for emerging manufacturers. These regulations can make it difficult for companies like Scout … Read more

"Convicted in Tragedy: Covington Drug Dealer Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder in 15-Year-Old’s Fentanyl Overdose"

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Covington, Louisiana — A St. Tammany Parish jury swiftly found 23-year-old Alvin Laurant Jr. guilty of second-degree murder in the overdose death of a 15-year-old girl. The verdict came just 35 minutes into deliberations on May 8, 2025, stemming from a fatal incident involving fentanyl in July 2022. This case previously saw an inconclusive trial in February, where a single juror’s hesitation led to a hung jury despite eleven members favoring conviction. Assistant District Attorneys Iain Dover and Gary Tromblay represented the prosecution in both trials, with Judge Tara Zeller overseeing the proceedings. The investigation … Read more