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$75 Million Verdict: Parents Awarded Compensation in Tragic Police Chase Death

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St. Charles County, Missouri – A St. Charles County jury has awarded $75 million in a verdict to the parents of a young man who died in a fatal police chase. The jury found defendant Aron Richardson liable for the death of 21-year-old Krystofer Batsell, with $50 million awarded for actual damages and an additional $25 million in damages for aggravating circumstances. On November 17, 2018, Richardson was fleeing from St. Charles police when he ran a red light and struck Batsell, resulting in his death. Richardson pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, drug possession, intoxication, … Read more

Manhunt Ends in Fatal Standoff as Gunman is Shot Dead by Police in Gresham

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PORTLAND, Ore. – In July, a tense manhunt came to an end when Portland police cornered and fatally shot the suspect who had fled Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center after killing a security officer. The grand jury transcripts, released on Friday, revealed that the 33-year-old suspect, PoniaX Kane Calles, was shot and killed in a van in Gresham, Oregon. According to police testimony before the grand jury, three Portland police officers fired a total of four rounds from their rifles as Calles stepped out of the van. Calles was pronounced dead at the scene, and … Read more

Man Falsely Identified as Suspect, Tased in Hospital: Lawsuit Targets City of Bolivar and Police Officers

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. – A lawsuit has been filed against the City of Bolivar and two Bolivar police officers after a man claims he was tased and handcuffed during a visit to Bolivar General Hospital. Cameron Woods, 23, stated that he went to the hospital’s emergency room on December 16, 2022, due to difficulty breathing. However, his choice of clothing – a white hoodie, blue pants, and black shoes – inadvertently led to a life-changing incident. Woods alleged that he was taken to an X-ray room where, without any warning, he was tased and subdued. The … Read more

Man Arrested in Dramatic Police Pursuit Crash in Fontana

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FONTANA, CA – In a recent police pursuit accident at the intersection of Sierra Avenue and Clubhouse Drive, Andrew Asuncion has been detained and is now facing charges. The incident occurred on January 2 at approximately 10:50 a.m, as confirmed by the Fontana Police Department. Details regarding the circumstances leading up to the crash have not been disclosed. However, the collision involved two vehicles. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported thus far. Law enforcement agencies are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause and gather additional information. Authorities have not revealed any specific details … Read more