St. Louis Jury Delivers $18.75 Million Verdict in 2015 Police Shooting Civil Suit

St. Louis, MO – A St. Louis jury has awarded $18.75 million to the family of Mansur Ball-Bey in a wrongful death lawsuit stemming from his fatal shooting by police officers in 2015. The decision, reached on Friday, came after prosecutors previously decided not to bring charges against the officers involved in the incident. Mansur Ball-Bey, who was 18 at the time, died from a gunshot wound after police officers shot him during a raid on a home in north St. Louis. The shooting prompted weeks of protests in the city, as community members called … Read more

Cayuga Nation’s $15 Million Racketeering Lawsuit Against Local Smoke Shop Set for Jury Trial

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – A federal racketeering lawsuit involving the Cayuga Nation and a local smoke shop, Pipekeepers, is set to go to trial in Syracuse this coming September. The case, presided over by Judge Brenda K. Sannes of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York, hinges on allegations that the smoke shop, operated by Dusty Parker and owned by Paul Meyer, has negatively impacted the nation’s business to the tune of $15 million. The lawsuit, initiated in February 2022, claims that Pipekeepers, located on Route 90 in Montezuma, has been conducting … Read more

Meta Settles Lawsuit With Donald Trump for $25 Million Over Video Dispute

Video Meta, a leading technology company, has agreed to a $25 million settlement in a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump, marking a significant financial resolution in what has been a contentious legal battle. This settlement stems from allegations made by Trump regarding video content related to his personal and political endeavors. The lawsuit, initially filed in late 2021, accused Video Meta of violating President Trump’s rights to his own image and voice in their promotional and content materials. Trump’s legal team argued that the company used his likeness in a manner that suggested endorsement … Read more

$4.5 Million Bond Set for Suspect in Alabama Triple Homicide Linked to Romantic Dispute

MOBILE, Ala. — A Mobile County judge on Wednesday set bond at $4.5 million for Anthony Rivera, who is charged with the murders of three individuals following a roadside confrontation earlier this month. Rivera, who seemingly fled to Puerto Rico following the incident, was arrested upon his return to the United States. According to the Mobile Police Department, Rivera was wanted by the FBI for unlawfully fleeing to evade prosecution. Mobile County District Attorney Keith Blackwood stated that Rivera’s capture was facilitated by his attorney, who coordinated with law enforcement for his surrender. The tragic … Read more