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Former Professor Convicted Again in Shocking Family Murder Case Involving Yoga Ball Gas Trap

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HONG KONG — In a case that has captivated public interest, a former Malaysian university professor was convicted a second time in Hong Kong for the murder of his wife and teenage daughter, authorities said Saturday. The tragic deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning emanating from a yoga ball filled with the gas and left in his car. A High Court jury needed less than four hours to reach a unanimous verdict against Khaw Kim Sun, 60, an anesthesiologist, for the murders of his wife, Wong Siew Fing, 47, and 16-year-old daughter Lily Khaw … Read more

Jury Awards $3.25 Million to Family of Cordale Handy, Rules St. Paul Officer Used Excessive Force in 2017 Shooting

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St. Paul, MN — A federal jury in St. Paul has awarded $3.25 million to the family of Cordale Handy, who was fatally shot by local police in 2017. The decision, reached after a summer 2023 trial, concluded that one of the two officers involved used excessive force in the incident that ended Handy’s life at the age of 29. The lawsuit, initiated by Handy’s mother, Kimberly Handy-Jones, contested the actions of the officers and sought justice for her son’s death. After the initial trial, the city faced a punitive damages charge of $1.5 million … Read more

Spokane Family Seeks Justice After Police Shooting, Considers Wrongful Death Lawsuit

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Spokane, Wash. — The family of a 29-year-old man, Joshua Musselman, who was fatally shot by police in his apartment last December, is contemplating legal action against the City of Spokane. The incident, which occurred at the Northcliff Terrace Apartments in North Spokane, has raised concerns about police conduct and mental health crisis management. On the afternoon of Dec. 29, police were dispatched to the apartment complex following reports that a man was discharging firearms inside his residence. According to Spokane Police Chief Kevin Hall, up to four officers were involved in the shooting. Despite … Read more

Family Files Lawsuit Against Baxter County Jail Following Inmate’s Death Due to Alleged Medical Neglect

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Cotter, AR – A federal lawsuit has been initiated following the death of Larry Charles Babin Jr., a 51-year-old inmate from Cotter, Arkansas, alleging wrongful death due to negligence by Baxter County Jail staff and healthcare providers. Babin was found unresponsive in his cell on January 6, 2024, and later pronounced dead at Baxter Health ER. The legal complaint emphasizes that Babin’s medical needs were well-known within the facility, yet his health deteriorated under the jail’s supervision, culminating in his death. The parties named in the lawsuit include staff members of the Sheriff’s Office and … Read more