Homeless

Tragic Incident Leads Family to Sue Atlanta After Homeless Man Killed During City Cleanup Efforts

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ATLANTA — The family of a homeless man who died during a city operation to clear a homeless encampment has initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of Atlanta. The suit comes in the wake of the tragic incident involving 46-year-old Cornelius Taylor, who was killed when a front loader operated by the Department of Public Works struck his tent on January 16. The location of the accident was Old Wheat Street, near significant landmarks such as The King Center and Ebenezer Baptist Church. According to court documents, internal city emails revealed that the … Read more

San Benito County Grand Jury Urges Boost in Homeless Shelter Funding Amidst Rising Crisis

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San Benito, California – A recent report from the San Benito County Civil Grand Jury is calling for almost a doubling of annual funding for the county’s only homeless shelter, just one week after county supervisors paused additional financial support. The report highlights the critical yet inadequate role that the H.O.M.E. Resource Center plays in addressing homelessness in the area. The 19-member grand jury determined that while the shelter provides essential temporary housing and meals, it is not effectively meeting the complex needs of the local homeless population, which often includes individuals facing mental health … Read more

Las Vegas Residents Take Legal Action to Halt Controversial ‘Campus for Hope’ Homeless Facility Construction

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LAS VEGAS — Two residents have taken legal action to halt the construction of the Campus for Hope, a new facility aimed at assisting the homeless community. The lawsuit was filed on Monday and targets several entities including the City of Las Vegas, Clark County, the State of Nevada, and local officials. The Campus for Hope is proposed to be built on 26 acres of the Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services center near Charleston Avenue and Jones Boulevard. It is designed as a transitional housing facility with the capacity for 900 individuals, providing services … Read more

Honolulu Jury Awards Over $2 Million to Family of Homeless Man Killed by Deputy Sheriff at State Capitol

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Honolulu, Hawaii – A jury in Honolulu awarded over $2 million to the family of a homeless man fatally shot by a deputy sheriff at the state Capitol, a court determined on Friday. The verdict, which concluded deliberations that began on Wednesday, marks a significant moment in the legal ordeal stemming from the 2019 incident. Delmar Espejo, 28, lost his life during a physical altercation with former deputy sheriff Gregory Bergman, which allegedly occurred after Espejo was confronted for possessing alcohol on Capitol premises. The altercation led to Bergman shooting Espejo in the back, igniting … Read more