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Judge Dismisses Case Against Father-Son Duo for Shooting at FedEx Driver Due to Evidence Withholding, Victim Vows to Continue Fight for Justice

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JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi court has permanently dismissed charges against two individuals accused of shooting at a FedEx driver, sparking a complex legal battle marked by procedural controversies and significant distress for the involved parties. Lincoln County Circuit Court Judge David Strong ruled on Monday to dismiss the case with prejudice, effectively blocking any possibility of it being refiled. The case stemmed from an incident in January 2022 when Gregory Case and his son, Brandon Case, allegedly opened fire on D’Monterrio Gibson while he was delivering packages in their Brookhaven neighborhood. Following the event, … Read more

Case Dropped: Charges Against Father and Son in Shooting Incident Involving FedEx Driver Dismissed by Judge

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Brookhaven, Miss. — A Mississippi judge has dismissed charges against a father and son previously accused of shooting at a FedEx delivery driver earlier this year. The decision, ruling out the potential for any further criminal prosecution in this case, has prompted discussions on legal standards and community safety. The case centered around an incident that occurred in January, in which the driver, while performing deliveries, reportedly underwent a frightening confrontation that led to shots being fired. The driver, who was unharmed, claims the ordeal unfolded after he had mistakenly entered the duo’s property. Authorities … Read more

Former FedEx Sales Manager’s Discrimination Verdict Stripped of Justice, Signaling Supreme Court’s Bias

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Houston, Texas – In a landmark discrimination case against FedEx, Jennifer Harris, a former sales manager, found her victory significantly reduced on appeal. Harris, who is Black, had emerged triumphant in 2022 with a $366 million verdict, holding FedEx accountable for retaliating against her after she filed a complaint of racial discrimination against her white manager. However, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently overturned much of that ruling, slashing the damages amount to a mere $248,619. The ruling stated that FedEx had made “good-faith efforts” to comply with federal law, thereby undermining Harris’s claims. … Read more

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns $366 Million Verdict in FedEx Employee’s Retaliation Lawsuit

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HOUSTON, Texas – A recent ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has significant implications for employers regarding race discrimination and retaliation claims. The court overturned a jury verdict that had awarded a Houston-based FedEx employee $366 million in damages. Jennifer Harris, a district sales manager in Texas, filed a race discrimination complaint against her supervisor within the company. In response, Harris was placed on a performance improvement plan. She was later placed on a second plan and ultimately recommended for termination, leading her to believe her supervisor’s actions were pretextual. Harris presented evidence … Read more