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Justice Served: Jury Awards $5 Million for Death of Riverside Man Excessively Tased by Police

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Riverside, California — A jury has awarded $5 million to the family of Leroy Stephenson, who died in 2019 after being restrained and Tased by California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers. The verdict was announced on September 19, 2023, by the attorneys representing Stephenson’s family. Stephenson, 48, was allegedly in the midst of a mental health crisis when he was spotted walking on the 91 Freeway on January 25, 2019. According to reports from the family’s legal team, Stephenson was moving erratically, dancing between traffic lanes. CHP officers located him at an offramp near Adams Street … Read more

Ball State University Dismisses Staff Member Over Controversial Social Media Post on Conservative Activist’s Death

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MUNCIE, Ind. — Ball State University has dismissed a staff member following a controversial social media post regarding the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision, announced on Wednesday, came after a review of the comments made by Suzanne Swierc, who was the director of health promotion and advocacy at the university. Swierc’s post, shared on her personal Facebook account, expressed a sentiment on Kirk’s death as a reflection of “the violence, fear, and hatred he sowed.” While she acknowledged that the shooting was a tragedy, she emphasized the complexities of the situation. … Read more

South Carolina Judge Declares Death Row Inmate Competent for Execution Amid Controversial Beliefs on Law and Justice

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina judge has determined that the death row inmate Steven Bixby is mentally competent to proceed with his execution, despite his claims that a majority of laws are unconstitutional and that individuals possess an unconditional right to defend their property, even to the point of lethal force. This ruling allows the state to move forward with plans to execute Bixby for the shooting deaths of two police officers in December 2003. Bixby’s legal team may seek to appeal this decision. Previously, the state Supreme Court had suspended Bixby’s execution, directing … Read more

Owasso Public Schools Faces Legal Battle Over Allegations of Ignored Bullying Claims Following Student’s Tragic Death

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OWASSO, Okla. — Following the tragic suicide of student Nex Benedict in 2024, Owasso Public Schools is facing a federal lawsuit filed by his family, raising serious allegations of neglect by school officials related to bullying and harassment. Benedict’s death occurred one day after an altercation in the school bathroom, prompting concerns from his family regarding the school’s response to reported incidents of bullying and sexual harassment. According to the lawsuit, officials within the district reportedly dismissed these complaints and failed to conduct thorough investigations. The family asserts that the school environment contributed to the … Read more