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Jury Hands Down Historic $40 Million Verdict to Sex Trafficking Survivor in Landmark Decatur Motel Case

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Decatur, Georgia — A jury has awarded a former sex trafficking victim $40 million in a groundbreaking civil lawsuit against a local motel that was implicated in her exploitation. The case sheds light on the dark realities of human trafficking and the responsibility of businesses to combat such crimes within their properties. The plaintiff, who was 16 at the time of the trafficking, was subjected to terrible abuse while being held at the motel. Testimonies during the trial revealed that the establishment had been aware of the illegal activities occurring on its premises, yet failed … Read more

Panola County Grand Jury Hands Down Series of Indictments on Diverse Criminal Charges

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Panola County, Texas, recently saw a grand jury announce multiple indictments following a series of incidents that occurred in recent months. The indictments, which came down on June 24, touch on a variety of charges ranging from serious bodily injury to drug possession and theft. Jhavorry Demaero Crayton faces charges related to a collision that resulted in serious bodily injury, stemming from an incident on March 16. Another defendant, Charles Adam Philyaw, is facing several charges, including theft of materials valued under $20,000 and criminal mischief between $150,000 and $300,000 from incidents on March 23. … Read more

Bureau County Grand Jury Hands Down Multiple Indictments, Including Aggravated Assault and Drug-Related Charges

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Bureau, Illinois – A series of indictments were handed down by the Bureau County Grand Jury on June 16, revealing a range of criminal charges against local residents. The legal proceedings outlined allegations of various offenses, from driving infractions to serious drug and assault charges. Isaias N. Delao, 44, has been charged with a Class 4 Felony for driving with a revoked license—a charge he faces as a subsequent offense. Previously convicted for similar infractions, Delao was reportedly driving when his privileges were suspended. He is currently on pretrial release following testimony from a Spring … Read more

Jury Awards $75 Million to Heroic Worker Who Lost Hands in Kroger Refrigerant Explosion

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BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — An Oakland County jury has awarded more than $75 million to a local man who lost most of his hands due to a refrigerant explosion at a Kroger store. This case marks what attorneys claim to be a record liability verdict in Michigan. Brian Mierendorf, a 37-year-old pipefitter and HVAC technician, sustained life-altering injuries during a work-related incident at the store. While attempting to contain a leak from a defective refrigeration system, he was exposed to R22 refrigerant, a chemical prohibited by the Environmental Protection Agency. As he defended customers from … Read more