Jury

Franklin County Jury Awards Family $27 Million After Security Assault Leads to Tragic Death

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A Franklin County jury has ruled in favor of the family of Gregory Coleman Jr., awarding them $27 million following his death after an altercation outside a Short North bar in Columbus, Ohio. Coleman, 37, died on September 18, 2022, after being in a coma for two weeks due to injuries sustained in the incident. Ed Hastie, the family’s legal representative, expressed the significance of the verdict, stating it reflects a pursuit of justice. The Coleman family initiated a lawsuit in 2023, targeting the ownership group of the Julep bar, known as I Love High … Read more

Democratic Mayor Faces Indictment After Grand Jury Investigation Shakes Local Politics

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City officials in Fort Worth, Texas, are grappling with the fallout after the city’s Democratic mayor was indicted by a grand jury on multiple felony counts. The indictment stems from allegations that the mayor engaged in activities that violate local corruption laws. This unexpected legal action has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, raising questions about governance and accountability in the city. The charges against the mayor include abuse of office and bribery, accusations that have dominated local news coverage. According to sources, the grand jury spent several weeks reviewing evidence before reaching its decision … Read more

Franklin County Jury Awards $27 Million to Family of Gregory Coleman Jr. After Fatal Assault by Security Guards

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — A Franklin County jury has ordered a $27 million verdict in a heartbreaking case tied to the death of Gregory Coleman Jr., a 37-year-old father deeply involved in his community. Coleman passed away after being attacked by security personnel outside the now-closed Julep Bar in the Short North, an incident that gained significant attention after being recorded and shared widely online. The lawsuit, initiated in 2023, held accountable both the bar’s owners and the two security guards involved in the incident, Dwayne Cummings and Chrystian Foster. In 2024, both were found guilty … Read more

Jury Selection Drags On in High-Stakes Trial of Hassan Sapry, Accused of 2019 Murder

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LACONIA, N.H. — Jury selection for the retrial of Hassan Sapry is entering its second week, as court proceedings continue at Belknap County Superior Court. The selection process fell short of completing the jury by Friday, prompting all parties to reconvene on Monday. As of Friday afternoon, attorney Jeffery Strelzin, representing the State of New Hampshire, stated that 13 jurors had been secured. The jury will ultimately comprise 16 members, with 12 serving as primary jurors and four as alternates, when the trial commences on Tuesday, Aug. 19. Sapry, 27, faces nine counts, including first- … Read more