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Landmark Jury Verdict: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Held Liable for False Imprisonment and Tragic Consequences

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VENICE, Fla. – A jury has ruled that Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg falsely imprisoned and battered a 10-year-old girl, Maya Kowalski, and contributed to her mother’s suicide. The jury awarded damages of over $261 million to the Kowalski family in a major legal defeat for the hospital. The jury found that the hospital engaged in “extreme and outrageous” conduct in its treatment of Maya and her family after an emergency room visit in October 2016. The family’s ordeal began when doctors at the hospital were skeptical of Maya’s diagnosis of complex … Read more

Patrick Reed Held Liable for Defendants’ Legal Fees in $1 Billion Lawsuit

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Houston, Texas – Professional golfer Patrick Reed has been ordered to pay the legal fees for the defendants in a recently dismissed $1 billion lawsuit. Reed had filed the lawsuit against his critics, including golf analyst Brandel Chamblee and author Timothy Corrigan, accusing them of defamation. However, the lawsuit was ultimately dismissed by a judge, and Reed is now responsible for covering the legal costs of the defendants. Reed, who has achieved success on the PGA Tour including a Masters win in 2018, took legal action after the defendants made critical statements about him in … Read more

Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more

Man Pleads Not Guilty to Non-Fatal Shooting, Held Pending Trial Despite Release Request

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Washington, D.C. – Andrew Parsons, 28, pleaded not guilty to a non-fatal shooting during his arraignment before DC Superior Court Judge Marisa Demeo on January 5. Parsons is facing charges including assault with intent to kill, aggravated assault while armed, possession of a firearm during a crime of violence, and carrying a dangerous weapon. These charges stem from an incident that took place on August 9 on the 800 block of Southern Avenue, SE. According to court documents, Parsons engaged in an argument with a known individual and proceeded to shoot him multiple times in … Read more