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Former Saints Defensive End Will Smith’s Shooter Found Guilty of Manslaughter in Landmark Verdict

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New Orleans, Louisiana – A jury in New Orleans deliberated for more than four hours before reaching a guilty verdict in the case of the deadly shooting of former New Orleans Saints defensive end Will Smith. Cardell Hayes, the man accused of shooting Smith following a vehicle crash in April 2016, was convicted of manslaughter for a second time. The altercation began over a dispute regarding whether Smith’s vehicle had hit Hayes’ Hummer. The jury’s decision could result in Hayes facing up to four decades in prison. The previous conviction in December 2016 also found … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Agrochemical Giant Monsanto Hit with $2.25 Billion Punitive Damages in Roundup Cancer Lawsuit

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Philadelphia, PA – Agrochemical giant Monsanto was hit with a staggering $2.25 billion verdict, including $2 billion in punitive damages, by a jury in a lawsuit filed by a man who claimed he developed cancer after using the company’s weed killer, Roundup. John McKivison, 49, alleged that his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma was a result of using Roundup on his property for two decades. The unanimous verdict, returned by the jury on Friday, concluded that Roundup is a cancer-causing product and that Monsanto was negligent in failing to warn about its dangers. McKivison’s lawyers, Tom Kline and … Read more

Landmark Verdict: Jury Awards E. Jean Carroll $83 Million in Defamation Case Against Trump

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Former President Donald Trump has been ordered by a jury to pay $83 million in defamation damages to E. Jean Carroll, a writer and columnist. The decision was made by a jury in the state of New York. Carroll accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s, which he denied. The defamation lawsuit was initiated by Carroll after Trump publicly denied knowing her and called her claims “totally false” and politically motivated. The trial, which took place over a period of several weeks, involved witnesses testifying on both sides. The jury deliberated for multiple … Read more

Equitable Housing Access: Kansas City Implements Landmark Law Ensuring Landlords Accept Vouchers

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Kansas City, Missouri – A new law has been enacted in Kansas City, requiring landlords to accept housing vouchers. This move aims to tackle the longstanding issue of housing discrimination against low-income individuals and families who rely on vouchers to secure affordable housing. Under the new legislation, landlords in Kansas City will no longer be able to reject tenants solely because they are voucher holders. This change is expected to provide much-needed relief for low-income households struggling to find suitable housing options. The law represents a step toward promoting fair housing practices and reducing the … Read more