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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

Families Unite in Negligence Lawsuit Over 2023 Allen Premium Outlets Shooting, Targeting Mall Owners and Security Firms

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Dallas, Texas — Families of victims from the mass shooting at the Allen Premium Outlets in May 2023 have initiated a negligence lawsuit in Dallas County District Court. The plaintiffs accuse both the mall’s ownership and the security company responsible for providing protection of severe negligence that they suggest played a role in the tragic event. The lawsuit draws attention to the need for improved security measures in public spaces, raising questions about the responsibilities of property owners and their contracted security services. According to the filing, the mall failed to implement adequate safety protocols … Read more

Legal Battle Continues Over 2022 Greenwood Park Mall Shooting as Indiana Court of Appeals to Address Negligence Claims

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Indianapolis, Indiana — Next week, the Indiana Court of Appeals is set to review a pivotal case involving Simon Property Group and Allied Universal Security Services, stirring ongoing legal debates over their liability in a mass shooting event that took place at Greenwood Park Mall in 2022. Grounding the legal action are claims of negligence following an incident where three people were killed and several others, including Kaya Stewart, were severely injured. Stewart’s lawsuit alleges that both the mall owner, Simon Property Group, and the security provider, Allied Universal Security Services, failed to offer adequate … Read more

Mall in Metro Atlanta Reopens with Legal Battle Brewing: Business Owners Seek Compensation after Power Bill Debacle

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Atlanta, GA – The Town Center at Cobb, a metro Atlanta mall, resumed operations Wednesday after a temporary shutdown due to outstanding electricity bills. Shane Starr, a local business owner within the mall, expressed his frustrations and announced intentions to pursue legal action against the mall’s management over the unresolved financial practices. Starr, the proprietor of Starrcade in the mall, has engaged legal counsel to explore possible action against Kohan Retail Investment Group, the New York-based entity that owns the property. Starr is also looking to consolidate support from other affected business owners to initiate … Read more