Shooters

Court Upholds Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Meta Over Alleged Role in Charleston Church Shooter’s Radicalization

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Richmond, Virginia – A federal appeals court in Richmond dismissed an action contending that Meta Platforms Inc., formerly known as Facebook, played a role in the radicalization of Dylann Roof, the man responsible for the 2015 Charleston church massacre. This decision reaffirmed a lower court’s ruling which ruled out any legal responsibility on part of Meta for the content shared by third parties on its platform. The lawsuit was initiated by a woman, identified only as M.P., who was personally affected by the tragedy that resulted in the death of her father and eight other … Read more

Scranton Detective Critically Injured in Line of Duty Sues Shooter’s Parents for Negligence

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Scranton, PA — A detective grievously injured during a confrontation that erupted in gunfire is taking legal action against the parents of the alleged shooter, accusing them of negligence that culminated in the near-fatal incident. This lawsuit, filed this Thursday, seeks to address the responsibilities of gun owners to secure their firearms and the potential legal repercussions when they fail to do so. The detective, whose courage and quick action have been previously commended, was critically injured last year while responding to a call in a quiet residential area of Scranton. The incident, which left … Read more

Victory in Court: Jury Sides with School Shooter’s Parents in Landmark Case

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Dallas, Texas – In a closely watched verdict, a Dallas jury has decided that the parents of a teenager who carried out a school shooting are not legally responsible for the actions of their son. This landmark ruling focuses attention on the extent of parental accountability in such tragic circumstances. The case centered around the tragic incident that occurred at a local Dallas school last year, where the shooter, then a minor, opened fire on campus, resulting in severe injuries but luckily no fatalities. The lawsuit was brought forward by families of the victims, who … Read more

Highland Park Victims Sue Illinois State Police for Alleged Negligence in Shooter’s Gun Permit Approval

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Springfield, IL — A legal dispute arising from a tragic Fourth of July parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, last year has put the state’s firearm licensing practices under scrutiny. Survivors and relatives of victims have filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police, alleging negligence allowed the accused shooter, Robert Crimo III, to acquire a gun despite clear warning signs. The lawsuit, submitted to the Illinois Court of Claims on June 27, contends that the state police failed to adhere to its protocols when processing Crimo’s firearm owner’s identification (FOID) card application, an oversight … Read more