Death

Tennessee Woman Awarded Over $20 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit: Federal Jury Finds Shooter 100% Responsible for Harris County Homicide

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COLUMBUS, Ga. – A Tennessee woman has been awarded more than $20 million in a wrongful death case by a federal court jury in Columbus. The civil case was filed in relation to the 2019 homicide of George Hale Bickerstaff III in Harris County. Michael Neely shot and killed Bickerstaff outside his home, but he was never criminally charged, citing self-defense. Bickerstaff’s daughter, Necole Vazquez-Klecha, filed a wrongful death suit against Neely and Bickerstaff’s younger sister, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff. The jury found Neely, Elizabeth Ann Bickerstaff’s common law husband, 100 percent responsible for George Bickerstaff’s … Read more

Lawyer Fights Against Unconstitutional Provisions, Defies Death Threats for Justice

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Lawyer Nik Elin Zurina has taken a courageous stand for justice in Malaysia. She has successfully overturned unconstitutional provisions in the country, despite receiving death threats. Her unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law deserves recognition. Zurina faced immense challenges as she fought against unconstitutional provisions. These provisions were aimed at suppressing individual freedoms and undermining the principles of justice. However, she remained steadfast in her pursuit of justice and fairness. Through her legal expertise and determination, Zurina managed to convince the courts to declare these unconstitutional provisions null and … Read more

Nurse Acquitted, Doctor Faces Uncertain Future in Inmate’s Death at San Diego Jail

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SAN DIEGO, California – A nurse has been acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of an inmate at a women’s jail in San Diego County. However, a jury was unable to reach a verdict regarding a doctor also facing manslaughter charges in connection with the same incident. After deliberating for just over two days, Danalee Pascua, 39, was found not guilty by an El Cajon jury of causing the death of Elisa Serna at the Las Colinas Detention Facility in Santee on November 11, 2019. In addition, jurors voted 9-3 in favor … Read more

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed for In-Custody Death of Stacey L. Cox: Is Justice Possible?

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MADISON COUNTY, Ind. – A civil complaint has been filed in federal court seeking damages for the death of Stacey L. Cox, who died while in police custody in 2022. The complaint, filed by Deborah Harting as the special representative for Cox’s estate, requests a jury trial and seeks monetary damages against the Madison County Sheriff’s Department, the correctional medical provider, and the employees of both entities. The complaint alleges that Cox’s death at the Madison County Jail was unnecessary and wrongful. Cox’s arrest in 2022 resulted in charges of possession of a narcotic drug, … Read more