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Florida Jury Finds Tesla Liable in Fatal Autopilot Crash, Orders $329 Million in Damages

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A Miami jury has found Tesla responsible for a fatal crash involving its Autopilot feature, determining that the company must pay $329 million to the family of a deceased woman and an injured survivor. The incident, which occurred in April 2019, involved a Model S driven by George McGee, who reportedly was distracted just before the collision. Jurors in the federal district court awarded $129 million in compensatory damages and $200 million in punitive damages to the estate of Naibel Benavides Leon and her former boyfriend, Dillon Angulo. This verdict marks a notable victory for … Read more

Peoria Man Found Guilty of Murder After Fatal Dice Game Shooting

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PEORIA, Ill. — A Peoria County jury found Ronnie Simmons guilty of first-degree murder for the shooting of Demetrious Davis during a dice game in North Valley last year. In addition to the murder charge, the jury also convicted Simmons, 23, of aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, according to the state’s attorney’s office. The four-day trial included testimony that detailed the events leading up to the shooting. Witnesses indicated that Simmons was a participant in the dice game, and his repeated losses prompted him to leave … Read more

Jury Selection Kicks Off in High-Profile Trial Over Fatal Shooting of Ex-Magic Star Adreian Payne

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Orlando, Florida — Jury selection is underway in the trial of a man accused of the fatal shooting of former NBA player Adreian Payne. The proceedings began on Monday and are expected to draw significant attention given Payne’s prominence as a professional athlete. Payne, who played for the Orlando Magic and other teams during his basketball career, was shot and killed in May 2022. The accused, identified as 29-year-old Lawrence Dority, faces charges including first-degree murder and armed robbery. Authorities allege that Dority confronted Payne outside a residence, resulting in the tragic incident. During the … Read more

Justice or Injustice? Jury Acquits Former Xavier Basketball Player in Fatal Mardi Gras Crash That Claimed Music Legend Kerry Hunter

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NEW ORLEANS — A jury has found Jeremy Lindsey not guilty of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in a case related to a crash that resulted in the death of Kerry Hunter, a celebrated Grammy-winning musician. The decision was reached after approximately 40 minutes of deliberation on Thursday. The incident occurred on Mardi Gras morning in February 2024, when Hunter, known for his long-standing involvement with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and his performances at Preservation Hall, was struck and killed while walking near North Claiborne Avenue and Pauger Street. Lindsey, who was 22 at the time … Read more