Teen

Jackson County Judge Rules Teen in Shaun Brady’s Murder Case Will Face Juvenile Justice System

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Jackson County Family Court judge has decided that a teenager charged in the death of chef Shaun Brady will not face trial as an adult. The ruling was made after evaluating evidence from a certification hearing held earlier this month. According to a court spokesperson, the judge determined that the juvenile is suitable for handling under the Missouri juvenile justice system. Consequently, the case will proceed within Family Court, allowing for juvenile legal procedures to take effect. Additionally, the judge ruled that the teen willremain in secure detention while the … Read more

Wrongful Death Trial Set for 2026 Against Scheels Over Tragic Gun Incident Involving Teen

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MINNEAPOLIS — A trial concerning a wrongful death lawsuit against the Fargo-based retailer Scheels is set to commence in late 2026. Hennepin County District Court Judge Karen A. Janisch has scheduled the proceedings to take place between October 26 and December 4, with the trial expected to span eight days. A pretrial conference is also planned for October 16, 2026, at the Government Center in Minneapolis. The lawsuit emerged following the tragic death of 19-year-old Jordan Markie, who allegedly shot himself with a handgun provided by a Scheels employee inside the company’s Eden Prairie store … Read more

Tragedy Strikes as Jury Awards $35 Million to Family of Teen Killed in Farm Accident, Highlighting Urgent Safety Issues

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DUBLIN, Texas — An Erath County jury has awarded nearly $35 million to the family of 19-year-old Jordan Sanchez, who lost his life in a farming accident two years ago while participating in a youth work program. Sanchez died when a front-end loader struck him while he was clearing rocks in a field. After a two-day trial that concluded on April 17, jurors delivered an 11-1 verdict in favor of the Sanchez family, assigning liability to Grass Roots Farming LLC. The award totaled approximately $32 million in damages, along with $2.9 million in prejudgment interest … Read more

Arizona Enacts Preston’s Law: New Legislation Aims to Deter Group Violence in Honor of Teen Murder Victim

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PHOENIX — Arizona lawmakers have approved a significant piece of legislation aimed at addressing youth violence, sparking hope for families affected by such tragedies. The newly passed Preston’s Law, named after 16-year-old Preston Lord, who lost his life in a violent altercation at a party in 2023, received final approval from the House on Tuesday. The vote, which concluded with a tally of 35-19, now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature. Preston’s mother, Autumn Curiel, expressed her emotions following the vote, noting the importance of the law in preventing similar incidents. “If he were here, he … Read more