Slain

Family of Slain Arkansas Man to Pursue Justice in Civil Court After Prosecutors Decline Criminal Charges

by

CHARLESTON, Ark. — Following the decision not to file criminal charges in the shooting death of Brad Jones, his family is turning to civil litigation in hopes of finding justice. Jones was shot and killed on July 10 in Lavaca. The prosecutors’ announcement on August 22 confirmed that the shooter would not face charges, citing the shooter’s belief that he was acting in self-defense under Arkansas law. The family has enlisted the Atwell Law Firm to pursue a wrongful death lawsuit. Sherry Jones, Brad’s wife, expressed profound sorrow over the loss of her husband, describing … Read more

Family of Slain CT Mother Pleads for Justice as Sentencing Approaches for Jose Morales

by

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The family of Vanessa Morales, a mother whose tragic death has captivated the attention of the community, is calling for justice as they prepare for the sentencing of Jose Morales, the man accused of her murder. As they anticipate the court date, family members are grappling with their grief and seeking answers regarding the loss of their loved one. Vanessa Morales was reported missing in December 2019, with her body later discovered in a wooded area in New Haven. Her untimely death has raised questions and sorrow among friends and family members … Read more

Mother of Slain Dallas Officer Seeks ‘Good Will’ Compensation from City Amid Grieving Process

by

Dallas, Texas — The attorney representing the mother of a deceased Dallas police officer has appealed to the city for a financial gesture of goodwill. This request comes in the wake of the officer’s tragic death while on duty, a case that has drawn significant public attention. In the request issued earlier this week, the attorney highlighted the profound emotional and financial impact that the officer’s loss has had on the officer’s family. The officer was fatally shot in the line of duty last year, a heartbreaking incident that resonated deeply within the community and … Read more

Jury Awards $195 Million in Damages to Family of Slain Deputy in Highlands County

by

Sebring, FL — A Highlands County jury awarded a staggering $195.3 million on Wednesday to the family of the late William Gentry Jr., a sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot in 2018. The hefty sum consists of $12.3 million in compensatory damages with an additional $183 million designated as punitive damages. The tragic incident occurred when Joseph Ables, a resident of Placid Lakes, fatally shot Deputy Gentry. The confrontation took place on Ables’ front porch while Gentry was responding to a complaint about a neighbor’s cat that Ables had allegedly shot. Reports indicate that Gentry … Read more