Family

Jury Awards $32 Million in Damages to Family of Suicidal Teen Wrongfully Killed by Benton Police

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A federal jury in Little Rock has awarded $32 million in damages to the family of a suicidal teenager who was killed by the Benton police in 2016. The jury reached its verdict on Monday against the City of Benton and former Police Chief Kirk Lane. The case brings attention to issues of police conduct and accountability, with significant implications for civil rights and law enforcement practice. The incident occurred on October 17, 2016, when the mother of 17-year-old Keagan Schweikle called 911 to report that he had threatened suicide with … Read more

Family Seeks Justice in Fatal Police Shooting: Press Conference to Address Tragic Incident in Carol Stream

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CAROL STREAM, Ill. – The family of a man fatally shot by a police officer in a Carol Stream home is scheduled to address the media in a news conference today. The incident took place early Saturday morning at the Villagebrook Apartments on St. Charles Road, where law enforcement responded to a domestic violence call. Police described the situation as tense and rapidly evolving, leading to officers firing their weapons at the man, identified as Isaac Goodlow. According to the family, Goodlow was shot in the chest and succumbed to his injuries after allegedly throwing … Read more

Orthodox Jewish Family Files $40 Million Lawsuit Against JetBlue, Alleging Discrimination

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QUEENS, NEW YORK – A Queens couple has filed a $40 million lawsuit against JetBlue, alleging that their family was unjustly removed from a New York-bound flight because they are Orthodox Jews. Michael Nektalov, 42, and his wife Miryem Yushanayev, along with their five children, were traveling back from an Aruba vacation on February 4, 2021, when the incident occurred. According to court documents filed in Brooklyn Federal Court, the couple was dressed in accordance with their religious customs, with Miryem wearing a head covering and Michael sporting a long beard and yarmulke. They also … Read more

Family Court Judge Recuses Herself from Child Custody Case Amid Allegations of Inappropriate Communication on Swingers App

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Bronx Family Court Judge Cynthia Lopez has recused herself from a child custody case after being accused by the mother involved of making advances towards her on a swinger’s app. The shocking revelation came to light when the mother, Sidney Southerland, received a message from a woman named “Cynthia” on the app 3Fun, which is popular among sexually adventurous singles. Southerland provided screenshots of the conversation, which included a profile picture of Judge Lopez in black lingerie. The profile described the woman as bisexual and listed her male partner as “Ant.” Southerland responded to the … Read more