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Portland Family Wins $21M in Lawsuit Over Fatal Shooting by Unlicensed Security Guard

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Portland, Oregon – A Portland jury has awarded a substantial $21 million in damages to the family of a man whose life was tragically cut short by an unlicensed security guard. This critical judgment comes amidst increasing scrutiny of security practices and the regulatory standards that govern them. The incident, which led to this landmark decision, occurred during an altercation in a retail parking lot in 2020. Freddy Nelson Jr., a 49-year-old father, encountered the security guard, hired by Cornerstone Security Group, despite lacking appropriate licensing. During the confrontation, the guard fatally shot Nelson, sparking … Read more

Jury Awards $21.25 Million in Fatal Security Guard Shooting Case at Oregon Lowe’s Parking Lot

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Portland, OR — A jury in Multnomah County has awarded $21.25 million to the family of Freddy Nelson Jr., a man fatally shot by a private security guard in a Lowe’s parking lot in Oregon. The substantial sum includes $1.25 million in punitive damages aimed at punishing the defendants for their roles in the event that occurred in 2021. The civil trial, which began on September 5, culminated in a gripping verdict where property manager TMT Development Corp, property owner Hayden Meadows, and three representatives of Cornerstone Security Group were found responsible. The fatal incident … Read more

Family Receives $21 Million Verdict After Man Fatally Shot by Portland Security Guard

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Portland, Ore. — A jury in Portland has granted a substantial award of $21 million to the family of a man who was fatally shot by a security guard. The incident, which occurred several years ago, has raised significant concerns about security protocols and the guidelines under which private security personnel operate. The decision came after a rigorous court battle centered around the tragic death of Freddie Nelson, a 37-year-old man, whose encounter with the security guard turned deadly in a parking lot of a multi-business complex. The guard, who was contracted through a private … Read more

Man Indicted on Multiple Charges After Stabbing Near Busy Honolulu Walmart and Threatening Security Guard

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A grand jury on Oahu has charged 33-year-old Kealoha Tapu with second-degree attempted murder and first-degree terroristic threatening after a series of unsettling incidents occurred mid-June. Tapu is accused of a violent stabbing near a popular shopping area and issuing death threats towards a security guard. On June 15, in the bustling Ward-Ala Moana corridor, a security guard attempting to remove Tapu from private property on Ala Moana Boulevard encountered a life-threatening situation. Officials stated that upon being asked to vacate the premises, Tapu brandished a knife and explicitly threatened the guard’s … Read more