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Franklin County Grand Jury Unveils Human and Drug Trafficking Ring, Charging Five in Columbus Case

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Columbus, Ohio — A Franklin County grand jury has indicted five individuals in connection with a significant human trafficking and drug trafficking operation. Authorities announced the charges following a lengthy investigation that uncovered the illegal activities allegedly taking place in the Columbus area. The indictments include counts of engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, trafficking in persons, and other related offenses. Law enforcement officials stated that the suspects are accused of exploiting vulnerable individuals, often targeting those grappling with addiction, and profiting from their circumstances. The investigation revealed the operation’s intricate network, which not … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million to Family of Gregory Coleman Jr. After Fatal Assault by Security Guards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has ordered a $27 million verdict in a heartbreaking case tied to the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father deeply involved in his community. Coleman passed away after being attacked by security personnel outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an incident that gained significant attention after being recorded and shared widely online. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, held accountable both the bar’s owners and the two security guards involved in the incident, Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, both were found guilty … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million in Tragic Bar Security Death Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has granted a $27 million verdict in a poignant case centered on the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father and active community member. The decision followed a tragic incident involving Coleman, who died after being assaulted outside the now-closed Julep Bar in Columbus’s Short North neighborhood. Coleman was fatally struck by security guards outside the bar, an event captured on video that circulated widely on social media. The assault occurred on Labor Day in 2022 when police were called to the bar around 2:30 a.m. Officers … Read more

Tennessee Court Supports Memphis in Controversial Lawsuit Regarding Police Response to Franklin Incident

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Memphis, Tennessee – A state court has ruled in favor of the city of Memphis regarding a lawsuit that questioned the police department’s conduct in a case involving the Franklin community. This decision underscores broader discussions about law enforcement practices and accountability in the region. The lawsuit emerged from allegations that the Memphis Police Department mishandled its investigation into events surrounding a protest that took place in nearby Franklin, a situation that had ignited tensions between local residents and law enforcement. The legal action prompted scrutiny over the procedures and decisions made by police during … Read more