Failures

Why Jury Trials Remain a Crucial Pillar of Justice Amid Flaws and Failures

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LONDON — The concept of trial by jury, while not without its flaws, remains a cornerstone of the legal system cherished in many democracies. Advocates argue that it is a preferable method of ensuring justice when compared to other judicial practices. Jury trials serve not only as a means of adjudicating disputes but also as a vital component of public involvement in the legal process. They provide a mechanism for ordinary citizens to participate in governance and to hold the judicial system accountable, reinforcing the principle that justice should be administered fairly and transparently. Critics, … Read more

Former Judge Calls for FBI Probe into Harmony Montgomery Case, Alleges Systemic Failures in Child Protection

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A retired Massachusetts juvenile court judge is calling on the FBI to launch a new investigation into the case of Harmony Montgomery, a New Hampshire girl who has been missing since 2019. The plea comes in the wake of her father’s conviction for her murder. Harmony, who was just 5 years old at the time of her disappearance, has not been found, and the circumstances surrounding her case continue to spark concern and debate. In 2024, her father, Adam Montgomery, was found guilty of killing her and received a life sentence without … Read more

Mother of Teen Victim Files $25 Million Lawsuit Alleging Major Failures Ahead of Georgia School Shooting

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WINDER, Ga. — The mother of a teenage student who lost his life in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School plans to pursue a lawsuit for $25 million, claiming that various agencies failed to heed warning signs that could have prevented the tragedy. Breanna Schermerhorn, the mother of 14-year-old Mason Schermerhorn, intends to name the Barrow County School System and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office among those responsible in her legal action. A formal notice sent earlier this month asserts that officials overlooked multiple alerts regarding Colt Gray, the alleged shooter. According to the … Read more

California Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict for Former Student Bullied in El Segundo School District, Highlighting Systemic Failures in Student Protection

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A California appeals court has ruled in favor of Eleri Irons, a former middle school student, reinstating a $1 million verdict against the El Segundo Unified School District for its failure to protect her from a nearly year-long harassment campaign that involved verbal and cyberbullying. In the 2022 ruling by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury, the district was found negligent in its duty to supervise and adequately train its staff. This determination arrived after Irons, who was just 13 at the time the bullying began in fall 2017, suffered considerable … Read more