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Madison County Jury Delivers $35 Million Verdict in Landmark Head-On Collision Trial

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A jury in Madison County has awarded $35 million to the victims of a serious head-on collision that occurred in 2022. The dispute stemmed from a crash involving a passenger car and a truck that led to severe injuries and fatalities. The verdict highlights the complexities surrounding liability and damages in personal injury cases. The jury deliberated for several days before arriving at their decision, which reflects the increasingly heavy toll such accidents can take on victims and their families. The case was carefully examined, with witnesses testifying about the circumstances leading up to the … Read more

Madison Jury Convicts Devonte Gafford of Homicide in 2023 Harmony Apartments Shooting

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MADISON, Wis. — A jury has convicted Devonte Gafford in connection with a 2023 shooting that resulted in the death of 20-year-old Devon Grant at the Harmony Apartments. The case stemmed from a robbery and drug deal that allegedly spiraled out of control. Gafford’s trial commenced in late February 2024, where the jury first found him guilty of a firearm-related charge. However, they were unable to reach a unanimous decision on two additional counts during that initial deliberation. In a subsequent trial, Gafford faced two significant charges: First Degree Recklessly Endangering Safety and First Degree … Read more

James Madison University Professor Faces Grand Jury Over Child Pornography Charges

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HARRISONBURG, Va. — A professor from James Madison University is facing serious legal issues, as he has been charged with felony offenses related to child pornography. William Chisholm Van Norman is set to appear before a grand jury following a preliminary hearing where two of his three felony charges were certified to the circuit court. The charges against the 68-year-old professor include possession of child pornography, marking a second offense in this grave matter. The allegations date back to December of last year, and Van Norman was arrested on April 29 after authorities acted on … Read more

Madison Community Members and FFRF Challenge Religious Tax Exemptions in Court

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Madison, WI — A legal challenge is fermenting in the heart of Madison where a lawsuit was initiated on Jan. 14 by the Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) along with three city residents. The suit aims to eliminate the religious tax exemptions granted to two student housing centers, citing a potential breach of the Wisconsin Constitution. At the center of this controversy are the Presbyterian Student Center Foundation and St. Raphael’s Congregation. The Presbyterian Student Center Foundation runs the Pres House Apartments located on East Campus Mall, while the St. Raphael’s Congregation operates the Lumen … Read more