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Oklahoma Governor and Officials Criticized for Mishandling $39.9 Million in Federal Pandemic Aid, No Criminal Charges Filed

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Oklahoma City, OK – A recent investigation by a Multi-County Grand Jury into the management of federal pandemic aid by Governor Kevin Stitt’s administration and State Superintendent Ryan Walters has revealed a pattern of mismanagement. While no criminal charges will be filed, the jurors labeled the administration’s actions regarding the $39.9 million Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER) as “grossly negligent.” Attorney General Gentner Drummond initiated the probe into the use of the GEER funds earmarked for educational programs amid the COVID-19 crisis. Despite the findings of gross mismanagement, the Grand Jury determined that there … Read more

Jury Orders Johnson & Johnson to Pay $15 Million in Mesothelioma Case Linked to Baby Powder

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Bridgeport, CT — In a recent legal ruling, Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $15 million in compensatory damages to a plaintiff who claimed its talcum powder caused his mesothelioma. The decision was reached after a month-long trial in the Bridgeport Judicial District Court. Evan Plotkin, 64, who was diagnosed with the disease in 2021, is at the center of this case marking another significant verdict against the pharmaceutical giant. The jury, addressing the claims against Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder, also found punitive conduct by the company, which will lead to further determinations … Read more

Chatham County Jury Decides on $3.5 Million Award in Tragic Case of Bernitha Vaughn’s Death

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Savannah, GA — A Chatham County jury has awarded $3.5 million to the family of Bernitha Vaughn, who died after a violent encounter with police officers during a traffic stop. The jury’s decision came after deliberations on the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Vaughn’s family, highlighting issues of excessive force and police accountability. Vaughn, a 34-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by police on a routine traffic stop that escalated quickly. According to witness testimonies, Vaughn was unarmed at the time of the shooting. The lawsuit brought by her family argued that the officers … Read more

Las Vegas Jury Awards Widow $550 Million After Husband Killed by Intoxicated Driver on His Way to Church

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Las Vegas, NV – In a landmark verdict, a Nevada state court jury awarded $550 million to the widow of a man killed by a drunk driver en route to a local church. The substantial sum includes $50 million in compensatory damages and a staggering $500 million in punitive damages, signaling a significant judicial statement on reckless driving. The case centered around the tragic death of Marcial Escobia, who was struck while his vehicle was at an intersection. Kevin Raspperry, the offending driver, had been driving at more than double the speed limit and was … Read more