Verdict

Jury Orders $700 Million Verdict Against Brittanee Drexel’s Killer in Landmark Civil Case

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GEORGETOWN COUNTY, S.C. — In a landmark civil case, Raymond Moody, who previously admitted to the 2009 kidnapping, rape, and murder of Brittanee Drexel, has been ordered to pay a staggering $700 million in damages. This verdict was delivered on Tuesday, following a two-day court session where Moody appeared weak and confined to a wheelchair. The court has mandated Moody to pay $200 million in actual damages to Brittanee’s mother, Dawn Conley, for the profound loss she suffered. On top of that, punitive damages of $500 million were assessed in a separate verdict. Such punitive … Read more

Quick Verdict: Centerville Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder in Toddler’s Death

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Centerville, Iowa — In a swift decision on Tuesday, a jury found 49-year-old Roger Gillespie guilty of first-degree murder and child endangerment causing death after less than 30 minutes of deliberation. The charges stem from the death of two-year-old Journey Marberry, who Gillespie was babysitting when he reported her unresponsive on January 19, 2024. The tragic events unfolded over a week, with Journey ultimately passing away at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. During the trial, the prosecution argued that Gillespie had violently shaken the child and struck her head … Read more

$7.25 Million Verdict for Elderly Woman Injured on Universal Studios Ride

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Los Angeles — A 74-year-old Arizona woman, Pamela Morrison, was awarded $7.25 million by a jury for a severe spine injury sustained during her visit to Universal Studios Hollywood in September 2022. The injury occurred as she attempted to exit the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride. According to the legal filings, Morrison was exiting the ride with her grandson when a malfunction of her safety harness prompted employees to ask her to leave the ride. As she moved from the ride’s moving walkway, Morrison lost her footing, leading to her fall and resultant … Read more

$7.25 Million Verdict for Grandmother Injured at Wizarding World Ride

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Los Angeles, CA — A day that began with enchantment at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter turned tragic for an Arizona grandmother, resulting in a federal court in California awarding her $7.25 million in damages. The incident occurred in September 2022 when Pamela Morrison, 74, sustained severe spinal injuries after falling while exiting the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride at Universal Studios Hollywood. According to court testimony, Morrison was trying to disembark from the ride after her safety harness malfunctioned. The transition from the ride’s moving walkway to the stationary platform caused … Read more