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Prominent Trinidad Attorney Connected to High-Profile Wiretapping Case Fatally Shot in Port of Spain

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Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago — Randall Hector, a 43-year-old attorney closely connected with Trinidad and Tobago’s intelligence community, was fatally shot while heading to his vehicle in the capital city’s Stanmore Avenue area. Hector had served as a lawyer for the Strategic Services Agency (SSA), a primary intelligence unit of the national police service, before his untimely death. The tragic event adds to a troubling rise in violent deaths in the nation. Following a count of 577 homicides in 2023, the toll has escalated to at least 625 this year, marking a worrying … Read more

Community Outcry After Akron Teen Fatally Shot by Police, Bodycam Footage Sparks Concerns

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Akron, Ohio – The tragic police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker in Akron on Thanksgiving has cast a spotlight on law enforcement operations, sparking intense scrutiny and allegations of misconduct. In the aftermath of the incident, recorded partially on police body cameras, local authorities and family representatives voice deep concerns and demand answers. Mayor Malik Shammas publicly expressed his distress after reviewing the footage, noting it raised “serious questions” about the confrontation that he described as “deeply troubling.” The footage, lacking audio, fails to fully capture the moments leading up to and following Tucker’s shooting, … Read more

Jury Awards Over $2 Million in Damages to Family of Homeless Man Fatally Shot by Deputy Sheriff Near Capitol

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Honolulu, HI – A significant verdict has been returned in the case of a homeless man who lost his life following an encounter with a deputy sheriff at the Capitol. A jury in Honolulu awarded the family of the deceased over $2 million in a lawsuit alleging wrongful death. The man, identified as Mykal M. Dung, was killed in February 2020. His tragic death occurred when a deputy sheriff shot him at close range during an altercation at the State Capitol. Details from the court documents reveal that Dung was unarmed at the time of … Read more

Family Receives $21 Million Verdict After Man Fatally Shot by Portland Security Guard

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Portland, Ore. — A jury in Portland has granted a substantial award of $21 million to the family of a man who was fatally shot by a security guard. The incident, which occurred several years ago, has raised significant concerns about security protocols and the guidelines under which private security personnel operate. The decision came after a rigorous court battle centered around the tragic death of Freddie Nelson, a 37-year-old man, whose encounter with the security guard turned deadly in a parking lot of a multi-business complex. The guard, who was contracted through a private … Read more