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$310 Million Verdict Reached in Landmark Safety Lawsuit After Teen’s Fatal Florida Amusement Ride Fall

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ORLANDO, Fla. — In a rapid decision late Thursday, an Orange County jury awarded $310 million to the parents of a 14-year-old boy who died after falling from a towering amusement ride in Orlando last year. The jury, which began selection that morning, delivered a substantial verdict against Funtime, the Austrian-based creator of the Orlando FreeFall ride, and Gerstlauer Amusement Rides, the German firm responsible for the ride’s seat design and safety inspections. The tragic incident occurred in March 2022, when Tyre Sampson, a visitor from St. Louis, Missouri, fell from the ride after it … Read more

Man Charged After Fatal Miami Hit-and-Run, Victim Hailed as Hero for Saving Friend

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Miami, FL––Over the weekend, a Miami court charged George Sternbergh, 57, with several offenses related to a fatal hit-and-run incident. The charges against Sternbergh include fleeing the scene of an accident, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle with a suspended license. The incident occurred on Thursday evening when Sternbergh reportedly hit Jesus Guerrero, 42, who was crossing the street at the intersection of Northwest 14th Avenue and 54th Street. Authorities state that Guerrero was with a friend at the time and managed to push his friend out of harm’s way moments before the collision. Following … Read more

Former East Cleveland Police Commander Convicted in Cover-Up of Fatal High-Speed Chase

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – A former East Cleveland police commander, known by the nickname “Pac Man,” was found guilty Thursday on multiple charges related to his involvement in two high-speed police chases, one resulting in a fatality. The verdict concluded a trial that highlighted significant breaches in law enforcement conduct and oversight. The Cuyahoga County jury convicted Larry McDonald on eight out of ten counts, including tampering with records, obstructing official business, dereliction of duty, tampering with evidence, and telecommunications fraud. This case underscores ongoing concerns regarding accountability in police operations. During the trial, prosecutors detailed … Read more

Sunnyvale Confronts Federal Lawsuit After Young Man’s Fatal Police Encounter

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — A federal civil rights lawsuit has been initiated against the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety following a fatal police shooting earlier this year that claimed the life of 19-year-old Emanuel Perez Becerra. The grievance, presided by attorney Adante Pointer of Oakland, asserts that the incident, which involved Officer Kevin Lemos, represented a grave misuse of law enforcement power. The lawsuit, filed in San Jose U.S. District Court, revolves around an event on March 29, 2024, where Perez Becerra, who experienced mental health difficulties since the pandemic, reportedly made a 911 call seeking … Read more