Violence

Justice Served: Appellate Court Rules in Favor of $3 Million Jury Award, Chicago Police Failed in Duty to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, IL – The appellate court has upheld a $3 million jury award and ruled that the Chicago police should have taken additional measures to protect a domestic violence victim who was ultimately slain. The decision brings attention to the issue of police accountability and their role in preventing such tragic incidents. The case involves a woman named Mary Jones, who was a victim of domestic violence. Despite seeking help from the Chicago police multiple times and obtaining an order of protection against her ex-boyfriend, she was tragically murdered by him. The lawsuit filed by … Read more

Appellate Court Upholds Record $3 Million Verdict against Chicago Police Officers for Failure to Protect Domestic Violence Victim

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Chicago, Illinois – An Illinois appellate court has upheld a record-breaking $3 million jury award in a case involving the negligence of two Chicago police officers in responding to a domestic violence call. The court found sufficient evidence that the officers prioritized their own convenience over protecting the victim, who was subsequently killed by her alleged abuser. The incident occurred on June 28th, 2015, when the police responded to a call at Vanessa Taylor’s West Side apartment. Upon arrival, the officers discovered Taylor’s boyfriend, James Thomas, wielding a Samurai sword and acting erratically. Instead of … Read more

Powerful Collaboration Sheds Light on Police Violence: Ryan Coogler and Michael B Jordan’s Award-Winning Film Exposes Heartbreaking Reality

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Oakland, California – Director Ryan Coogler and frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan have teamed up once again for a powerful and thought-provoking film. This haunting tale, based on the real-life shooting of Oscar Grant III, an unarmed Black man, by the police, remains as relevant today as ever. The film, titled “Black Panther,” garnered critical acclaim, receiving both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Award for its poignant storytelling. Coogler’s masterful direction and Jordan’s commanding performance serve to illuminate the painful realities of racial injustice and police brutality in America. Another film that has left … Read more

New Mexico’s Battle Against Gun Violence Demands Stronger Measures, Giffords Law Center Reports

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ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico – Gun violence remains a pressing issue in New Mexico and continues to demand attention. Despite the implementation of a controversial public health order in September of last year, which made progress in the fight against gun violence, the state has received a mere C+ grade on the Giffords Law Center’s Gun Law Scorecard. According to the Giffords Law Center, New Mexico has implemented certain measures to prevent gun crimes. These include universal background checks, extreme risk protection orders, domestic violence gun laws, and the passage of a new child access prevention … Read more