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Predator Tracker Awarded $75K After Dogs Shot in Alpine, Sparking Controversy Over Hunting Practices

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ALPINE, Texas — A predator tracker with international recognition has secured a $75,000 jury verdict in Brewster County District Court against an Alpine man for the shooting of three of his hunting dogs. The case has drawn attention to issues of property rights and the responsibilities of dog owners in hunting scenarios. The incident occurred on May 23, 2024, when Rocky McBride was called to the Double Diamond area south of Alpine to handle a mountain lion that had become a concern for residents. McBride, who operates a hunting outfitter business, had permission from a … Read more

Broad Daylight Attack: Lawyer Shot in Prayagraj Over Family Property Feud

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Prayagraj, India — A lawyer was shot Saturday morning while traveling to a lower court in broad daylight. The victim, Advocate Maan Singh Yadav, was attacked by two unidentified assailants while riding his motorcycle near the Dadouli Canal, in the jurisdiction of Soraon police station. According to local authorities, Yadav has alleged that two of his relatives were behind the assault. The confrontation appears to stem from a property dispute. Deputy Commissioner of Police Ganga Nagar confirmed the incident, stating that a case has been registered concerning the attack as Yadav receives medical treatment. Following … Read more

Family of Man Fatally Shot by Kern County Deputy Wins $30.5 Million in Court Settlement

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Bakersfield, CA — A California jury has awarded $30.5 million to the family of a man who died after being shot by a Kern County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop nearly eight years ago. This substantial monetary award reflects both compensatory and punitive damages directed at the involved deputy and was unanimously decided by the jury. The case involved Nancy Garza, the mother of the deceased, who filed a lawsuit against the sheriff’s office alleging unreasonable use of deadly force that led to her son’s death in November of 2015. The lawsuit pointed to … Read more

Family Files Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Las Vegas Police After Man Fatally Shot by Officer in His Own Home During Invasion

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LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A tragic encounter in which a homeowner was fatally shot by a police officer has led to a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against both the officer involved and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The family of Brandon Durham, the deceased, claims the department did not provide sufficient training on the use of deadly force. On November 12, 2024, a home invasion call ended in tragedy when Officer Alexander Bookman responded to Durham’s residence near Sunset Park. During the altercation, Bookman fatally shot Durham, who at the time was engaged … Read more