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"Jury Grants $500K to Widow of Officer Jeffrey Smith, Highlighting Psychological Toll of Capitol Riot"

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A jury in Washington, D.C., has awarded $500,000 to Erin Smith and the estate of her late husband, Officer Jeffrey Smith, who died by suicide after responding to the January 6 Capitol riot. The defendant, David Walls-Kaufman, was found liable for assaulting Officer Smith during the chaotic event, though a wrongful-death claim against him was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes. The jury determined that Walls-Kaufman, a 69-year-old chiropractor, caused severe harm during a physical altercation with Officer Smith, awarding $380,000 in punitive damages and $60,000 in compensatory damages to Erin Smith, as well … Read more

California Court Upholds $1 Million Verdict for Former Student Bullied in El Segundo School District, Highlighting Systemic Failures in Student Protection

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — A California appeals court has ruled in favor of Eleri Irons, a former middle school student, reinstating a $1 million verdict against the El Segundo Unified School District for its failure to protect her from a nearly year-long harassment campaign that involved verbal and cyberbullying. In the 2022 ruling by a Los Angeles Superior Court jury, the district was found negligent in its duty to supervise and adequately train its staff. This determination arrived after Irons, who was just 13 at the time the bullying began in fall 2017, suffered considerable … Read more

Panola County Grand Jury Unveils 30 Indictments, Highlighting Escalating Criminal Activity

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The Panola County Grand Jury has issued a total of 30 indictments in its April session, reflecting a range of criminal charges against various individuals in the area. Among these, 10 indictments remain sealed. Among those indicted is Andres David Delgado Moreno, who faces charges of trademark counterfeiting valued between $2,500 and $30,000, as well as the unlawful use of a criminal instrument. These charges stem from an incident that occurred on February 4, 2025. Jessica Lorena Garcia Cardenas is similarly charged with trademark counterfeiting and unlawful use of a criminal implement for the same … Read more

Tragedy Strikes as Jury Awards $35 Million to Family of Teen Killed in Farm Accident, Highlighting Urgent Safety Issues

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DUBLIN, Texas — An Erath County jury has awarded nearly $35 million to the family of 19-year-old Jordan Sanchez, who lost his life in a farming accident two years ago while participating in a youth work program. Sanchez died when a front-end loader struck him while he was clearing rocks in a field. After a two-day trial that concluded on April 17, jurors delivered an 11-1 verdict in favor of the Sanchez family, assigning liability to Grass Roots Farming LLC. The award totaled approximately $32 million in damages, along with $2.9 million in prejudgment interest … Read more