Massacre

Ventura Hotel Hit with $2 Million Judgment After Guests Suffer ‘Massacre’ of Bed Bug Bites

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Ventura, California, became the center of a notable legal case following a jury’s decision to award $2 million to two hotel guests who reported severe bed bug infestations during their stay. Alvaro Gutierrez and Ramiro Sanchez claimed they suffered distressing bites that affected their health and well-being while visiting the Shores Inn in February 2020. In what is considered one of the largest jury awards related to bed bug incidents, a jury issued its ruling on Friday. The plaintiffs described their experience as traumatic, detailing that bed bugs fed on them while they slept, resulting … Read more

Judge Rules Out Death Penalty for Billy Wagner in Pike County Family Massacre Case

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PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — A significant decision has emerged from Pike County Court as the judge presiding over the trial connected to the 2016 massacre of eight members of the Rhoden family has ruled out the death penalty for defendant Billy Wagner. This ruling adds another layer to a complex case involving multiple family members in a tragedy that has gripped the community. The case against Billy Wagner is part of a broader prosecution of his family, which includes his wife Angela Wagner and their sons George and Edward "Jake" Wagner. The four were accused … Read more

Jury Clears Parents of Responsibility in Santa Fe High School Massacre, Gun Store Partly Liable

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GALVESTON, Texas — In a notable legal outcome, the parents of the former student who committed a massacre at Santa Fe High School in 2018 were cleared of any liability by a Galveston County jury on Monday. The tragic event left 10 people dead and others injured, stirring conversations nationwide about parental responsibility and gun control. The civil trial, which sought to attribute some responsibility to the shooter, Dimitrios Pagourtzis’s parents, Antonios Pagourtzis and Rose Maria Kosmetatos, ended with a verdict that primarily pinned the blame on Dimitrios himself and, to a lesser extent, an … Read more

“Snow in Midsummer” Takes Top Prize at Hong Kong International Film Festival, Highlighting Tragic Historical Massacre

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HONG KONG – “Snow in Midsummer” emerged as the winner of the best film for young cinema competition (Chinese-language) at the Hong Kong International Film Festival. The film, which examines the 1969 massacre of Malaysian Chinese during post-election unrest, offers a somber exploration of the historical event. Liang Ming took home the best director award for “Carefree Days,” while Lyu Xingchen won the best actress award for her performance in the same film. Jason King was recognized as the best actor for his role in “A Journey in Spring.” In the competition for non-Chinese films, … Read more