Homeless

Miami Man Faces Court for Alleged Fatal Attacks on Homeless Individuals

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MIAMI — A man appeared in a Miami court facing charges of murder after allegedly attacking four homeless individuals early Thursday morning, killing two. The suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, faced additional charges during his recent court appearance as the investigation into the attacks continues. In what police described as a series of unprovoked attacks, the man allegedly targeted individuals who were sleeping in the streets of Downtown Miami. The attacks not only shocked the local community but also drew national attention to the vulnerability of the homeless population in urban areas. … Read more

Oregon Cities Seek Amendment to 2021 Homeless Camping Law Amid Ongoing Housing Crisis

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Salem, Ore. – As Oregon struggles with a persistent housing crisis, city officials across the state are calling for more flexibility to manage homeless encampments. A law passed in 2021 has become a focal point of controversy, with local leaders claiming it hampers their ability to address camps they consider problematic. The League of Oregon Cities, representing municipal governments, announced its intention to make amending this law a key priority for the upcoming legislative session. The law currently restricts city policies on camping, requiring them to be “objectively reasonable,” a term not explicitly defined, thereby … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million in Damages to Family of Homeless Man Fatally Shot by Deputy Sheriff Near Capitol

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Honolulu, HI – A significant verdict has been returned in the case of a homeless man who lost his life following an encounter with a deputy sheriff at the Capitol. A jury in Honolulu awarded the family of the deceased over $2 million in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death. The man, identified as Mykal M. Dung, was killed in February 2020. His tragic death occurred when a deputy sheriff shot him at close range during an altercation at the State Capitol. Details from the court documents reveal that Dung was unarmed at the time of … Read more

Jury Awards Over $1 Million to Homeless Man Assaulted in Denver Apartment Lobby

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Denver, CO – In a significant legal decision, a Denver jury last week awarded over $1 million to Early Jackson, a homeless man who underwent a brutal assault at the hands of security personnel in a downtown luxury apartment complex. The incident, which occurred nearly three years ago, has stirred discussions about the treatment of the homeless and the responsibilities of security workers. On a chilly evening of January 28, 2022, Jackson sought refuge in the lobby of The Quincy Apartments at 1776 Curtis Street, asking the concierges if he could warm himself by the … Read more