Family

Family Struggles: In-Laws Unwilling to Attend Events with Grandchild’s Black Grandparent

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Carlisle, Pennsylvania – A couple in Carlisle is facing a difficult situation as their in-laws consistently bail on family events when their parents are present. The couple has a 2-year-old son, and the in-laws have been noticeably absent for important occasions like Joey’s baptism and his birthday parties. The wife suspects that the reason behind this behavior may be racism, as her father is Black and her in-laws were surprised and unhappy when they first met him. However, the father-in-law claims that her dad’s outgoing personality makes him uncomfortable. Now, the in-laws are requesting separate … Read more

Teen Injured in North County Fight Shows Progress, Family Seeks Justice

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ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The lawyer representing the family of a teenager who sustained critical injuries during a fight in North County in March has provided an update on her condition and addressed the rumors circulating on social media. Bryan Kaemmerer, speaking on behalf of Kaylee Gain’s family, revealed that she has recently been discharged from the Intensive Care Unit and has shown signs of progress. Gain has started limited verbal conversations and has begun speech therapy. She has even been able to take short walks with the aid of hospital staff. Kaemmerer confirmed that … Read more

Black Man’s Family Awarded $1.5 Million in Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Detroit Police

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Detroit, Michigan – A federal jury in Detroit has awarded $1.5 million to the family of a Black man who was killed by the city’s police. The jury found that two officers, Tyler Nagy and Raul Martinez, had used excessive force in their response to a report of an armed and intoxicated person in October of 2018. The officers approached Lamont Johnson, shining a flashlight in his eyes and shouting at him to put his hands up. Less than three seconds later, both officers opened fire on Johnson, who was found to have a handgun … Read more

Family Files Federal Lawsuit Against St. Louis County SWAT Team for Violating Constitutional Rights in Ferguson Raid

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FERGUSON, Mo. (AP) – A Ferguson family has filed a federal lawsuit accusing a St. Louis County SWAT team of violating their rights during a search warrant raid last May. The lawsuit, filed by Lindell Briscoe and Brittany Shamily, alleges damages over the use of excessive force, unjust detention, the deployment of SWAT without constitutional justification, Monell liability, and violation of the Sunshine Act. Represented by attorneys Bevis Schock and Erich Veith, Briscoe, Shamily, and their five minor children are seeking legal action against St. Louis County and the detective who ordered the raid. To … Read more