Seeks

$500,000 Verdict: Widow of Fallen Officer Seeks Justice Following Capitol Riot Trauma

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WASHINGTON — A federal jury awarded $500,000 to Erin Smith, the widow of Metropolitan Police Officer Jeffrey Smith, who took his own life shortly after confronting rioters during the January 6 Capitol insurrection. This verdict, reached on Monday, includes significant punitive and compensatory damages against 69-year-old chiropractor David Walls-Kaufman, who was involved in a physical encounter with officer Smith during the violent unrest. The jury’s decision included $380,000 in punitive damages and $60,000 in compensatory damages directed to Erin Smith for the assault on her husband. An additional $60,000 was awarded to Jeffrey Smith’s estate … Read more

Toyota Seeks $361 Million in Damages Following Catastrophic Floods in South Africa

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Pretoria, South Africa — Toyota has initiated legal action seeking $361 million in damages caused by severe flooding earlier this year in South Africa. The automotive giant alleges that the floods resulted in extensive damage to its manufacturing facilities and distribution operations. The flood event, which struck in April, affected several regions, leading to significant disruptions across multiple sectors. Heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, impacting infrastructure and local businesses, with Toyota being one of the hardest-hit companies in the area. According to court documents, the company is contending that the flooding was exacerbated by … Read more

Murder Accused Kangethe Seeks New Defense Amid Gruesome Stabbing Case as Hearing Date Approaches

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NAIROBI, Kenya — Kevin Adam Kinyanjui Kangethe, 42, faces continued scrutiny following his arraignment on a first-degree murder charge in the death of Margaret Mbitu, 31. Judge Mary K. Ames approved a request from Kangethe’s attorney, allowing for their withdrawal and scheduling a hearing on August 21 for new legal representation. Kangethe remains without bail as he awaits further court proceedings. Mbitu’s body was discovered on Nov. 1, 2023, inside Kangethe’s vehicle parked at the airport’s central garage. She had been reported missing by family members after last being seen leaving her job at a … Read more

R. Kelly’s Lawyer Alleges Prison Officials Plotting His Death, Seeks Trump’s Intervention Amid Overdose Claims

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CHICAGO — In a dramatic turn of events for convicted sex trafficker R. Kelly, his attorney has claimed that prison officials are plotting his death. Kelly’s lawyer, Beau Brindley, suggests that urgent intervention is needed, even calling upon former President Donald Trump for help to secure his client’s safety. Brindley alleged in a statement that “Bureau of Prisons officers and officials are actively taking actions to kill R. Kelly.” However, he failed to provide any substantiated evidence for these claims, which prosecutors have dismissed as a “fanciful conspiracy” in court filings. In light of what … Read more