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Judge Rules to Exclude Breath Test Evidence in Fordville Man’s Fatal Crash Trial

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GRAND FORKS, N.D. — A significant judicial decision emerged on Friday, March 7, when Judge Theodore Sandberg ordered the suppression of a chemical breath test result that was a key piece of evidence in a high-profile vehicular homicide case. The legal outcome not only highlights the contentious nature of evidence gathering in DUI-related charges but also sets a precedent on the admissibility of such evidence under specific circumstances. The case involves Travis Dean Bell, a 44-year-old resident of Fordville, who faces grave charges following a tragic incident in June 2024. Bell is accused of rear-ending … Read more

Wisconsin Family Sues After Asthma Medication Price Spike Linked to Man’s Death

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Madison, Wisconsin — A recent lawsuit in Wisconsin has brought to light the fatal consequences of skyrocketing prescription costs, spotlighting the death of a man whose asthma inhaler price soared from $66 to $539. Filed last week, the lawsuit alleges that the drastic increase in the cost of essential asthma medication directly contributed to the death of the Wisconsin man, underscoring a harrowing crisis of affordability in life-sustaining medications. According to the complaint, the man, whose identity remains undisclosed, passed away after his inability to consistently afford the steep price of his asthma inhaler. The … Read more

Sunnyvale Confronts Federal Lawsuit After Young Man’s Fatal Police Encounter

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SUNNYVALE, Calif. — A federal civil rights lawsuit has been initiated against the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety following a fatal police shooting earlier this year that claimed the life of 19-year-old Emanuel Perez Becerra. The grievance, presided by attorney Adante Pointer of Oakland, asserts that the incident, which involved Officer Kevin Lemos, represented a grave misuse of law enforcement power. The lawsuit, filed in San Jose U.S. District Court, revolves around an event on March 29, 2024, where Perez Becerra, who experienced mental health difficulties since the pandemic, reportedly made a 911 call seeking … Read more

$10 Million Verdict in Jackson County: Deputy’s Shooting Results in Man’s Death, Woman Injured

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Missouri jury has awarded $10 million in damages to the family of a man fatally shot by a Jackson County sheriff’s deputy, as well as to a woman who was injured during the incident. This outcome arrives after a comprehensive deliberation on the events that transpired during a police encounter in 2017, which led to the tragic death and serious injury. On the fateful day, Deputy Lauren Michael fired at 26-year-old Matthew Carick and inadvertently wounded his girlfriend during a foot chase that ensued after a routine traffic stop initiated … Read more