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Sheboygan Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Producing Child Pornography Involving Minors

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SHEBOYGAN, Wis. — A 31-year-old local man faces serious allegations after a federal grand jury indicted him on multiple charges related to child pornography. Nolan M. Pitsch was indicted on five counts of producing child pornography and one count of possessing such material, as outlined in a release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin. The indictment contends that Pitsch engaged in unlawful activities involving minors over an extended period, with alleged offenses spanning from approximately March 1, 2024, through at least September 30, 2024. Authorities claim he knowingly coerced several … Read more

Jury Weighs $35 Million Damages in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case Involving Former Bishop Gorman Basketball Star

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LAS VEGAS — A wrongful death civil trial began its deliberations Monday, focusing on the actions of former Bishop Gorman basketball star Zaon Collins, who was involved in a fatal car accident. Plaintiffs in the case seek a $35 million award plus punitive damages in connection with the 2020 collision that claimed the life of 52-year-old Eric Echevarria. At the heart of the trial, Echevarria’s family, represented by attorneys Joseph Chu and Ramzy Ladah, contends that Collins was wholly responsible for the accident that resulted in Echevarria’s death. In 2023, Collins, now a junior at … Read more

Jury Awards $15 Million to Family of Crash Victim in Case Involving Former UNLV Basketball Recruit

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LAS VEGAS — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of a man who lost his life in a tragic vehicle collision involving former UNLV basketball recruit Zaon Collins. The decision, announced on Tuesday, comes nearly three years after the accident that took Eric Echevarria’s life on December 30, 2020. According to police reports, Collins was allegedly traveling at nearly 90 miles per hour in a 35 mph zone at the intersection of Fort Apache and Blue Diamond roads when he struck Echevarria’s vehicle. The significant speed differential raised serious safety concerns and … Read more

$15 Million Verdict for Family of Victim Killed in Reckless Driving Incident Involving Ex-Bishop Gorman Star

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Las Vegas, Nevada — A jury has awarded $15 million to the family of Eric Echevarria, who died in a car crash involving former Bishop Gorman basketball player Zaon Collins in 2020. This decision was rendered after a civil trial that evaluated the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident. Collins, a standout player who went on to become a junior at Fresno State, was involved in a collision where he crashed into Echevarria’s vehicle. He previously pleaded guilty to charges of reckless driving resulting in death and vehicular manslaughter after the fatal incident. In 2023, Collins … Read more