Death

$300 Million Awarded in Wrongful Death Suit Over Teen’s Fatal Drop from Orlando Ride

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Orlando, Fla. — In a significant court ruling, the parents of Tyre Sampson, a 14-year-old who tragically died after falling from a towering drop ride in Orlando’s tourist district, were awarded over $300 million on Thursday. The compensation marks a pivotal moment in the debate over amusement ride safety standards and manufacturer accountability. On a spring break visit to ICON Park in March 2022, Sampson, from St. Louis, met with a fatal accident when he slipped through the restraints of the 430-foot-tall FreeFall ride. The unexpected event led to a national dialogue on the safety … Read more

NAACP Condemns Jury Acquittal in Subway Chokehold Death, Citing Danger to Civil Rights and Mental Health Crisis Management

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WASHINGTON – A jury acquitted white New Yorker Daniel Penny who was charged with the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old Black man suffering a mental health episode on a subway. The decision concluded after five days of deliberation on Dec. 9th, 2024, sparking significant controversy. Neely, reportedly in crisis, died from a chokehold administered by Penny, which has reignited intense discussions around vigilantism, racial justice, and responses to mental health crises in the United States. In a strongly worded statement, NAACP President & CEO Derrick Johnson expressed profound disappointment in the verdict. Johnson criticized … Read more

Michigan Man Convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter in Roommate’s Death After Intense Deliberation

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CRYSTAL FALLS, Mich. — A jury in Crystal Falls delivered their verdict Sunday in a high-profile murder case, convicting 71-year-old James Clement of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his housemate, Ralph Schuirmann, after nearly three and a half hours of deliberation. In addition to manslaughter, Clement was found guilty of providing false information to law enforcement during a violent crime investigation. The decision, reached after a seven-day trial, marks a pivot from the initial charges levied against Clement in 2021, which included second-degree murder. Iron County Trial Court Judge Donald Powell stated during the … Read more

New Assistant District Attorney Selected to Fill Vacancy Following Tragic Death of East Tennessee Judge

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Jefferson County, TN – In a recent judicial reshuffling, an assistant district attorney has been appointed to fill the vacancy left by a judge in East Tennessee who tragically lost his life in a roadside incident. This appointment marks a significant transition within the local legal community, emphasizing the swift actions taken to ensure the continuity of judicial processes in the region. The esteemed judge, widely recognized for his dedication and service to Jefferson County, met an untimely demise when struck by a vehicle under circumstances that have since been under thorough investigation. The incident … Read more