Missteps

Jury Awards $4 Million in Wrongful Death Case of Air Force Cadet, Family Seeks Federal Probe into Police Investigation Missteps

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A federal court jury has awarded $4 million to the family of Alex Bello-Ortiz, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student and Air Force cadet, in a verdict that contradicted initial findings by local police that his 2020 death was a suicide. The family’s assertion, supported by evidence, suggested that Bello-Ortiz was fatally shot by his roommate following an altercation. Maria Lourdes Ortiz, Alex’s mother, expressed relief following the civil court’s decision. “I know the police department is supposed to do their job, but they did not do justice for my son. Thank God … Read more

Wynn Las Vegas Seeks Huge Cut in Jury Award to Employee, Alleges Legal Missteps in FMLA Case

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Las Vegas — In a significant legal move, Wynn Las Vegas is seeking a substantial reduction in the damages awarded to a former cocktail server by challenging the jury’s decision in a recent U.S. District Court trial in Nevada. The case involves allegations that the company wrongfully interfered with the server’s rights under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). The high-profile resort company, on a recent Tuesday, requested that the federal court not only decrease the jury award from the original $321,200 to just $10,927.77, but also impose sanctions on the plaintiff Tiare Ramirez’s … Read more

Hollywood’s Elite: Meet the Legal Mavericks They Call for Life’s Big Missteps

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Los Angeles, CA — In the world of glitter and spotlights, Hollywood’s elite occasionally finds itself embroiled in high-stakes legal battles that demand the best legal minds the industry can offer. Known as troubleshooters, these attorneys are the first call when celebrities face everything from criminal charges to high-profile divorces and estate disputes. The list of these high-powered attorneys includes well-known names like Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos, who have taken on complex criminal cases for high-profile clients like Sean “Diddy” Combs. In an industry where reputation and discretion are paramount, these legal experts not … Read more

Georgia Judge Considers Mistrial in Young Thug’s Marathon Gang Trial Amid Prosecutorial Missteps

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ATLANTA, Ga. — A Georgia court is contemplating a potential mistrial in the high-profile legal battle involving rapper Young Thug, which could unravel a sprawling case spanning two years. The extended legal proceedings, centered around allegations of gang-related activities under the guise of a music label, have faced significant procedural setbacks. This deliberation follows a recent courtroom incident wherein a witness inadvertently exposed sensitive details about another defendant’s criminal history, prompting defense lawyers to accuse the prosecution of carelessness. In light of this, Judge Paige Reese Whitaker criticized the prosecution’s handling of the case, describing … Read more