Palms

Federal Court Upholds ATF Decision Against Twenty-Nine Palms Tribe in Cigarette Tax Dispute

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Riverside, Calif. – A federal court has upheld a decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to block the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians from shipping untaxed cigarettes. U.S. District Judge Sunshine S. Sykes ruled against the tribe, stating there was no arbitrary or capricious action on the part of the ATF, which enforced the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act. The tribe had been permitted by federal law to sell untaxed cigarettes to other Native American nations. However, complications arose when these cigarettes were subsequently sold to non-Native consumers without … Read more

Isle of Palms Officials Face $1 Million Lawsuit for Negligence in 2023 ‘Senior Skip Day’ Shooting Incident

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — In a legal move stemming from a violent incident during a “Senior Skip Day” gathering earlier this year, two individuals have initiated a lawsuit against the Isle of Palms Police Department and the city for what they claim is a failure to provide adequate protection. Teqyah Campbell, along with Lamona Armstrong who is acting on behalf of her minor ward identified only as R.C. in court documents, filed the lawsuit claiming both parties suffered serious, lasting injuries from the event. Campbell, who was a minor at the time of the … Read more

Tragic Multi-Vehicle Collision Claims Life of Benjamin Perez on Twentynine Palms Highway

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JOSHUA TREE, CA — A tragic multi-vehicle collision claimed the life of Benjamin Perez on the Twentynine Palms Highway near Kerr Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Officials from the California Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred around 4:15 p.m. and involved several cars, though the specific circumstances leading up to the crash are currently unclear. Investigators were on the scene to determine the initial cause and whether any external factors may have contributed to this fatal event. Benjamin Perez, whose age and city of residence have not been disclosed, was pronounced dead at … Read more

Mother Injured in Isle of Palms Shooting Sues City and Police, Citing Negligence and Lack of Control at Beach Event

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ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. — Legal action has been taken by a victim of a mass shooting that occurred on a packed beach during a “Senior Skip Day” event earlier this year. The lawsuit, initiated on January 10, targets both the city of Isle of Palms and its police department, accusing them of negligence in their duty to manage and secure the beach event which they had previous knowledge of. On April 7, 2023, an unplanned violent incident shook the local community when 18-year-old Davion Bobby Del’Shawn Singleton allegedly opened fire among the gathering, injuring … Read more