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Federal Jury Exonerates Former Norfolk Officers in Controversial Retaliation Case Following Car Crash

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NORFOLK, Va. — A federal jury has ruled in favor of three former Norfolk police officers accused of retaliating against Brandon A. Williams following a serious car crash in September 2020. After two days of deliberation, the eight-member jury found unanimously that the officers did not conspire to infringe on Williams’ rights. The civil trial, held in U.S. District Court, concluded last week after four days of testimonies. Williams, 40 and the stepson of Hampton Deputy Police Chief Kenny Ferguson, had sought damages for the emotional distress he claimed resulted from the police officers’ alleged … Read more

East Palestine School District Sues Norfolk Southern for $30 Million Over Train Derailment Fallout and Unmet Promises

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East Palestine, Ohio — The East Palestine City School District is set to file a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern railroad, seeking to recover costs related to the emergency response following a train derailment that occurred in February 2023. The legal action, anticipated to be filed in federal court in Youngstown, underlines the district’s concerns over the alleged failure of the company to meet its financial obligations. The impending lawsuit will outline the financial burdens incurred due to the derailment, which include expenses for housing and transportation for residents who were evacuated, as well as the … Read more

Norfolk Southern Ordered to Foot Entire $600 Million Bill for East Palestine Derailment, Jury Rules

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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio — A recent civil lawsuit verdict has placed full financial responsibility on Norfolk Southern for the $600 million it agreed to compensate those affected by the train derailment in East Palestine on February 3, 2024. The jury concluded that GATX, the provider of the faulty railcar leading to the derailment, was not liable for the damages. Similarly, OxyVinyls, the supplier of the vinyl chloride in the vented and burned railcars, was also cleared of any financial responsibilities related to the incident. The verdict was delivered late Wednesday by an eight-member jury after a … Read more

Norfolk Jury Reaches Verdict in High-Profile Fatal Shooting Case

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Norfolk, VA — A Norfolk jury has convicted a man of a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a local resident last year, court officials confirmed on Tuesday. The conviction concludes a harrowing case that has resonated deeply throughout the community. The man found guilty, whose identity has not been released to the public, faced charges in connection to the shooting which occurred in downtown Norfolk. The incident, which happened during an altercation late at night, ultimately led to the death of 29-year-old Calvin Thomas. Prosecutors during the trial presented evidence that the accused … Read more