Incident

NYC Subway Incident Verdict: Daniel Penny Cleared in Controversial Chokehold Case Involving Jordan Neely

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New York, NY — Former Marine Daniel Penny was acquitted in a New York court for the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator and singer, on a crowded subway train. The jury reached their conclusion after deliberating on charges that included criminally negligent homicide. The incident, initially capturing widespread city attention due to its shocking nature, subsequently ignited debates about race, mental health, and public safety on transit systems. Neely, who was experiencing homelessness and had known mental health issues, was reportedly shouting and begging for money aboard the Manhattan-bound train … Read more

$310 Million Settlement Reached for Family of Teen in Tragic Amusement Park Incident

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Orlando, Florida — In a significant legal outcome, the family of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who died after falling from a Florida amusement park ride in 2022, has been awarded $310 million in damages. The tragic incident occurred at ICON Park in Orlando when Sampson was thrown from the FreeFall drop tower during a visit with his family. The civil lawsuit concluded with a jury verdict against Austria-based Funtime Handels, the ride’s manufacturer, assigning them full responsibility for the accident. After deliberating for approximately an hour, jurors decided in favor of the Sampson family, assigning $155 … Read more

$310 Million Awarded to Family of Teen After Fatal Amusement Park Ride Incident in Florida

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Orlando, FL – A Florida jury has awarded a substantial $310 million in damages to the family of a 14-year-old boy who tragically died after falling from a towering amusement park ride. The incident, which occurred in March 2022 at Icon Park in Orlando, involved Tyre Sampson slipping from the Freefall Drop Tower, a ride that had been modified to accommodate his size. An investigation by state authorities revealed that modifications made to two seats on the ride contributed to the fatal accident. These adjustments allowed Sampson to slip out from the safety harness meant … Read more

Jury Supports King County Deputies’ Conduct in Controversial Fatal Incident

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Seattle, WA — A King County inquest jury has ruled that the actions of local deputies involved in a fatal shooting last year were justified, officials announced on Tuesday. The decision comes after an intensive review of the March 2022 incident, which resulted in the death of a 35-year-old man outside his home in Maple Valley, Washington. The jurors evaluated evidence and testimonies regarding the deputies’ confrontation with the man, who was reported to have been experiencing severe mental health issues. According to the inquest findings, the deputies responded to a distress call about a … Read more