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Family of Autistic Teen Victor Perez Sues Idaho Police, Alleges Violations of Disability Rights After Deadly Shooting

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Pocatello, Idaho — The family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism who was fatally shot by police earlier this year, has filed a lawsuit against the Pocatello Police Department. Their claims center on allegations that officers failed to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) during the interaction that led to Perez’s death. On April 5, 2023, officers responded to a call from a neighbor who reported a violent situation involving Perez, who was holding a knife. Despite previous encounters with law enforcement regarding Perez’s behavioral challenges and documented disabilities, officers arrived with … Read more

Family Tragedy: 69-Year-Old Man Convicted of Murdering His Brother Over Property Dispute

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GORDON, Ga. — A 69-year-old man was found guilty of murdering his older brother during a family dispute earlier this year. The conviction came after a jury in Wilkinson County deliberated on the case involving Rickey Lee Shinholster, who fatally shot his sibling concerning access to a residence on Farish Wood Road. Authorities shared that the tragic incident unfolded on July 9, 2023. The Ocmulgee District Attorney’s Office reported that the conflict escalated between the brothers, leading to the fatal gunfire. T. Wright Barksdale III, a representative from the District Attorney’s office, described the event … 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