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Family of Black Man Fatally Shot by Georgia Police Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Excessive and Deadly Force

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Marietta, Georgia – The family and friends of Devonte Brown, a Black man who was fatally shot by a police officer, have filed a federal lawsuit alleging the use of “excessive and deadly force.” Brown, a 28-year-old father of four, was killed in August 2021 by Cobb County Officer Ian McConnell, who was not charged after a grand jury review. The incident sparked outrage when video footage from McConnell’s body-worn camera was released, showing the officer shooting Brown, who was unarmed and still inside his car, obscured by airbags. The lawsuit, supported by the NAACP … Read more

Former Easton Man Convicted of Possessing Child Pornography and Uploading Videos Faces Increased Bail

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Flemington, New Jersey – A man, previously residing in Easton, has been found guilty of possession and distribution of child pornography. The verdict was delivered last week by a judge at Northampton County Court, following a trial that began on February 26th. The convict, 36-year-old Zebbelin Standish, was living in an apartment on Northampton Street at the time of his arrest in 2022. He currently resides in Flemington. After the verdict, the prosecution successfully motioned to increase Standish’s bail, which now stands at $1 million. Standish is currently being held in Northampton County Prison, awaiting … Read more

Jury to Determine: Did an Everson Man Act in Self-Defense When He Fatally Shot His Father?

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BELLINGHAM, Washington – A jury in Whatcom County will soon determine the fate of an Everson man who is accused of shooting and killing his father in an alleged act of self-defense. The trial is set to proceed as the defendant claims that he acted to protect himself during a heated confrontation. The incident took place in November 2020, when the defendant, whose name has been withheld, and his father, identified as John Doe, got into a physical altercation at their residence. According to witnesses, the argument escalated and turned violent, leading to the defendant … Read more

Family Awarded $40 Million in Medical Malpractice Lawsuit After Man Left Permanently Disabled by Stroke

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HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. – A suburban family in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, has been awarded a $40 million settlement in a medical malpractice lawsuit after a man suffered a debilitating stroke. Legal representatives argue that doctors failed to properly address Antonio DeAngelo’s symptoms, resulting in a stroke that could have been prevented. According to court records, DeAngelo, a former full-time landscaper, sought medical treatment for a sudden increase in blood pressure at Advocate Physician Partners, affiliated with Advocate Health, in 2015. The doctor did not order any lab tests, blood work, or an electrocardiogram (EKG), and … Read more