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Guilty Verdict in Tragic Wrong-Way Crash: Woman Convicted of Murder After Causing Fatal Accident on I-25

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SANTA FE, N.M. — A New Mexico woman was convicted on Thursday of multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder, in connection to a fatal wrong-way collision on Interstate 25, which resulted in the deaths of two individuals. The jury delivered their verdict following a dramatic court session against Jeannine Jaramillo, who, apart from murder, was found guilty of offenses including great bodily harm by vehicle, aggravated fleeing from law enforcement, and second offense of receiving or transferring stolen motor vehicles. Additionally, Jaramillo faced charges for making false reports of criminal activity and reckless … Read more

Family Seeks Justice: Lawsuit Claims Fatal Neglect in Monitoring Violent Offender in North Carolina Tragedy

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Two civil complaints have emerged, shedding light on a series of tragic incidents involving Ryan Ricky Houston that spanned multiple counties in Western North Carolina in August, ultimately resulting in his death and the deaths of two others. The legal action highlights serious allegations of neglect by various officials in Buncombe County, painting a troubling portrait of oversight failures. The plaint brought forth by the family of Malerie Crisp, Houston’s estranged girlfriend, targets Buncombe County, Houston’s estate, County Manager Avril Pinder, and other personnel previously associated with judicial services. The lawsuit particularly … Read more

$310 Million Verdict in Orlando Amusement Park Tragedy: Family Seeks Justice for Son’s Fatal Fall

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Orlando, Fla. — A jury has ordered the manufacturer of an amusement ride to pay $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after he was ejected from a ride at an Orlando theme park in 2022. The verdict, which came swiftly after a trial that lasted less than three hours, highlighted ongoing concerns about ride safety while reflecting the incalculable loss suffered by the boy’s family. Tyre Sampson, who exceeded the ride’s weight restrictions, fell from the Orlando FreeFall at ICON Park in March 2022, drawing intense scrutiny to ride safety … Read more

$310 Million Verdict for Family in Orlando Ride Tragedy: Hold on Safety After Teen’s Fatal Fall

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Orange County, Fla. — A jury in Orange County awarded $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from a ride in Orlando, marking a significant verdict in a case highlighting issues of public safety and corporate negligence. The decision came swiftly Thursday evening, following a trial that began the same day with jury selection. Tyre Sampson died in March 2022 after he fell from the Orlando FreeFall ride, which he was permitted to board despite being over the weight limit. His tragic death prompted a lawsuit by his parents, … Read more