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Appellate Court Upholds Record $3 Million Verdict against Chicago Police Officers for Failure to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, Illinois – An Illinois appellate court has upheld a record-breaking $3 million jury award in a case involving the negligence of two Chicago police officers in responding to a domestic violence call. The court found sufficient evidence that the officers prioritized their own convenience over protecting the victim, who was subsequently killed by her alleged abuser. The incident occurred on June 28th, 2015, when the police responded to a call at Vanessa Taylor’s West Side apartment. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Taylor’s boyfriend, James Thomas, wielding a Samurai sword and acting erratically. Instead of … Read more

$148 Million Verdict: Election Workers Defamed by Rudy Giuliani Awarded Record Breaking Sum

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Washington, D.C. – A jury in Washington, D.C. has awarded a staggering $148 million to two Georgia election workers who were defamed by lawyer Rudy Giuliani. Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, testified that Giuliani, with the support of former President Donald Trump, spread false information about their activities as election workers in Fulton County during the 2020 election. The jury decided on the compensation breakdown, awarding $33 million for defamation ($16 million each), $40 million for emotional distress ($20 million each), and $75 million in punitive damages. Freeman revealed in court that … Read more