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Family of Fallen Marine Demands Dismissal of Lawyer Representing Limo Crash Driver

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ALBANY, N.Y. — The family of a Marine who perished in a limousine crash is taking legal steps to seek the removal of the attorney representing Mavis, the driver involved in the incident. This move comes amid ongoing litigation over the tragic accident that claimed the lives of 20 individuals in 2018. The family of 27-year-old Marine Corps veteran, who was among those killed, expressed concerns about the defense strategy taken by Mavis’s attorney. They argue that the current legal approach seeks to undermine the victims’ experiences and minimize the tragedy of the crash that … Read more

Justice Served: Jury Convicts Driver in Fatal DUI Accident That Claimed Life of Expectant Mother

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Jurors in Las Vegas found Christopher Walker guilty on Thursday for a fatal DUI crash that resulted in the death of a pregnant woman and severe injuries to her boyfriend. The verdict came a week after the trial began, with the jury deliberating for just two hours before reaching their decision. Walker, 32, was convicted of multiple charges, including DUI resulting in death and substantial bodily harm, as well as reckless driving. The incident occurred in January 2024 on Interstate 15, when his vehicle struck the rear of a car driven by Isaiah Armstrong, who … Read more

Judge Upholds $4 Million Bail for BMW Driver Charged in Fatal Malibu Crash, Denies Request to Aid Legal Fees

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LOS ANGELES — A judge in California has declined to reduce the bail for a young man charged in the deaths of four Pepperdine University students. The defendant, Fraser Bohm, 23, faces serious charges, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, stemming from an incident in 2023 in which he is accused of driving recklessly at over 100 miles per hour in Malibu and colliding with the students. During a recent court hearing, Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Thomas Rubinson denied a request from Bohm’s attorney, Alan Jackson, to lower his client’s bail from $4 million … Read more

Tesla Seeks to Overturn Jury Verdict Blaming Autopilot in Fatal Crash, Citing Driver Responsibility

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Florida-based Tesla is challenging a jury’s ruling that deemed the company partially responsible for a fatal crash involving its vehicle. The incident, which occurred in 2019, resulted in the death of a pedestrian and serious injuries to another individual. Attorneys representing the victims contended that Tesla’s Autopilot feature played a crucial role in the crash, failing to warn the driver of an oncoming hazard and not engaging the brakes in time. In response, Tesla has argued that the responsibility lies solely with the driver, George McGee, and is seeking to have the verdict overturned, a … Read more