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Jury Awards $129 Million in Landmark Case After Child Fatally Struck at School Running Club

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Slidell, LA — A St. Tammany Parish jury has awarded a staggering $129 million in damages to the family of six-year-old Emma Savoie, who tragically lost her life after being struck by a car during a school-run club activity in 2022. The incident, which occurred at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, has ignited a serious conversation regarding traffic safety practices in school zones. In an emotional account, Amy Savoie, Emma’s mother, described the award as a form of “validation.” She expressed relief that the jury recognized her daughter could not be blamed for the … Read more

Illinois School District Embroiled in Lawsuit Over Allegations of Teacher’s Decades-Old Abuse of Student

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WESTCHESTER, Ill. — A former middle school teacher in Westchester, Illinois is at the center of a civil lawsuit following allegations of sexual abuse that reportedly started over two decades ago. The lawsuit, initiated by legal firm Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, targets both the alleged abuser and the Westchester School District, citing failures in safeguarding students. According to court documents filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Dawn Chester, who taught science and coached volleyball at Westchester Middle School from 1998 to 2000, is accused of abusing a student beginning when the student was 11 years … Read more

Rhode Island Jury Awards $5.4 Million in Case Linking High School Coach’s Actions to Teen’s Suicide

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Providence, RI — A Rhode Island jury has awarded $5.4 million to the family of a 15-year-old boy who died by suicide after his high school football coach allegedly exerted pressure on him to disclose the identities of students involved in sending the coach harassing messages. The verdict, delivered this week, concluded that the actions of the coach at Portsmouth High School contributed significantly to the teenager’s tragic death in 2018. The legal representatives for Nathan Bruno’s family argued that Ryan Moniz, the football coach at the time, not only demanded that Nathan disclose the … Read more

Young Thug Advocates for Future Defense Attorneys in Surprise Emory Law School Appearance After Jail Release

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Atlanta, GA – Recently released from incarceration, rapper Young Thug, whose legal name is Jeffery Williams, has actively begun advocating for the critical role of defense attorneys in the justice system. During a FaceTime call to an Emory Law School class, Williams detailed his harrowing legal experiences and emphasized the stark choices facing aspiring lawyers. Williams, who was entangled in a lengthy legal battle that culminated in a plea agreement on October 31, recounted his more than two-year period behind bars before his release. Reflecting on this experience, he shared with the law students his … Read more