Baltimore Secures $62 Million Victory in Landmark Lawsuit Targeting Ghost Gun Crisis

Baltimore, Maryland – A jury has awarded Baltimore a staggering $62 million in a lawsuit targeting the manufacturers of “ghost guns,” firearms that can be assembled at home without serial numbers, making them largely untraceable. The decision, which was announced recently, marks a significant moment in the ongoing battle against gun violence in the city. City officials expressed their belief that this verdict will hold gun manufacturers accountable for the role their products play in contributing to Baltimore’s crime rates. The lawsuit argued that companies producing these unregulated firearms were negligent in their design and … Read more

"Baltimore Jury Shakes Gun Industry with Historic $62 Million Verdict Against Hanover Armory"

BALTIMORE — A jury in Baltimore delivered a historic verdict of $62 million against Hanover Armory, marking the largest jury award against a gun retailer in U.S. history. After just 90 minutes of deliberation, the six-member jury found the gun retailer liable for negligence, specifically due to its sales of ghost gun kits, which have been linked to increasing levels of violence in the city. The decision stemmed from a case brought by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, with representation from Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, Berger Montague, and Brady: United Against Gun Violence. … Read more

Tennessee Court Overturns Controversial Gun Laws, Shaping Future of Firearm Regulations

Nashville, Tennessee—A state court ruling has deemed two recently enacted gun laws unconstitutional, igniting a debate over firearms regulations in Tennessee. The decision may have significant implications for the ongoing legislative landscape concerning gun rights and public safety. The two laws in question included provisions that sought to impose stricter measures on the sale and distribution of firearms. Critics of these laws argued that they infringed upon Second Amendment rights, while supporters contended that they aimed to enhance public safety in response to rising gun violence in the state. In a detailed opinion, the court … Read more

Deputy Stops Driver with Slurred Speech, Uncovers Loaded Gun in OVI Arrest

Chillicothe, Ohio – A Ross County Grand Jury convened on July 25, 2025, to review various cases, including one involving a local man accused of impaired driving. The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office disclosed details of the incident concerning 56-year-old Patrick Stuart Jackson from Portsmouth. On May 1, a Sheriff’s deputy spotted a vehicle with an unlit license plate entering an abandoned business. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy encountered Jackson, who claimed he stopped because he noticed her presence. However, his physical characteristics raised suspicions; he exhibited bloodshot, glassy eyes and slurred speech, alongside a … Read more