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Federal Judge Rejects Lawsuit Blaming Philadelphia School District for Tragic Shooting of 14-Year-Old Football Player

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PHILADELPHIA — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a mother whose son was shot and killed near a high school football field, ruling that the school district could not be held responsible for the tragic incident. Fourteen-year-old Nicolas Elizalde was killed by a stray bullet on September 27, 2022, after leaving a scrimmage at Roxborough High School. As he and his teammates were walking toward the locker room, they were caught in a hail of gunfire from five assailants targeting someone else. The shooting also left four other teenagers injured. Meredith Elizalde, … Read more

Justice or Injustice? Jury Acquits Former Xavier Basketball Player in Fatal Mardi Gras Crash That Claimed Music Legend Kerry Hunter

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NEW ORLEANS — A jury has found Jeremy Lindsey not guilty of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run in a case related to a crash that resulted in the death of Kerry Hunter, a celebrated Grammy-winning musician. The decision was reached after approximately 40 minutes of deliberation on Thursday. The incident occurred on Mardi Gras morning in February 2024, when Hunter, known for his long-standing involvement with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and his performances at Preservation Hall, was struck and killed while walking near North Claiborne Avenue and Pauger Street. Lindsey, who was 22 at the time … Read more

Family of Late NCCU Basketball Player Devin Butts Files Lawsuit, Blaming University for Fatal Cardiac Incident

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DURHAM, N.C. — The family of Devin Butts, a former basketball player at North Carolina Central University, has initiated a lawsuit against the school, two years after his tragic death. Butts, a 22-year-old senior, was deeply passionate about basketball and aspired to play professionally. His father, Derex Butts, reflected on his son’s early love for the game, recalling how Devin began playing at the age of three. On the evening of April 30, 2023, Devin Butts suffered a cardiac arrest while with his teammates at McDougald-McLendon Arena, according to legal documents filed by his family. … Read more

Yankees Star Aaron Judge Claims AL Player of the Month Honors for May!

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New York, New York — Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has been recognized as the American League Player of the Month for May, highlighting a remarkable performance during the opening weeks of the season. Judge’s impressive statistics from the month include a staggering total of 37 hits, 23 runs batted in, and an awe-inspiring .900 slugging percentage. This accolade marks the first time Judge has received this honor in the current season, a testament to his pivotal role in the Yankees’ offense. The outfielder’s ability to consistently contribute at the plate has been … Read more