Kemp

Prosecutors Push for Tougher Sentence in Shawn Kemp Tacoma Mall Shooting Case

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TACOMA, Wash. — Pierce County prosecutors are seeking a reconsideration of the sentence given to former NBA player Shawn Kemp for his involvement in a shooting incident at the Tacoma Mall earlier this year. Prosecutors argue that Kemp’s actions amount to a violent offense, warranting a more severe punishment than what was imposed. In a motion filed by the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, officials claim that Kemp should have received jail time rather than the limited sentence of 30 days of home detention and 240 hours of community service. This sentence was handed down … Read more

Governor Kemp Set to Enact Legislation Reducing Jury Award Limits in Civil Cases

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Atlanta, GA – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp is set to enact a series of legislative Measures that will cap the compensation juries can award in civil litigation cases. This legislative push, termed as tort reform by Kemp and his administration, aims to limit the financial awards for damages allotted by courts, a move that proponents argue will curb excessive legal settlements and balance the judicial scales. The decision comes after a robust session where Kemp rallied state lawmakers to address what he described as necessary adjustments to the civil justice system. This legislative package is … Read more

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Faces Tough Decisions on Pending Bills as Deadline Approaches

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Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp faces a series of crucial decisions as he approaches the May 7 deadline for signing or rejecting bills. Since taking office in 2019, Kemp has proven himself willing to veto measures, having already vetoed 14 bills in 2023 alone. Additionally, he has flexed his power by freezing over $200 million in state budget spending in the past year. Now, as the deadline looms, Kemp must carefully consider a number of pending measures that have landed on his desk. Among the measures awaiting Kemp’s decision is a budget that … Read more