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Brookfield Township Police Face Accountability as Woman Wins Settlement in Excessive Force Case

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Brookfield, Ohio — A woman has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the Brookfield Township Police Department, accusing officers of using excessive force during her arrest in 2021. The agreement comes after the legal proceedings drew public attention to the conduct of local law enforcement. The plaintiff, Angela Thomas, claimed that during her arrest, two officers used physical force beyond what was necessary. According to the details of the case, Thomas alleged that the officers struck her and restrained her in a manner that caused significant injury. She emphasized that the incident left her … Read more

Jury Delivers $22 Million Verdict to Family of New Canaan Woman Who Tragically Died During Twin Birth at Stamford Hospital

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STAMFORD, Conn. — A jury has awarded $22 million to the family of a New Canaan woman who tragically died while giving birth to twins at Stamford Hospital. The verdict follows a legal battle that highlighted alleged failures in the medical care the woman received during a high-risk pregnancy. The woman, identified as 38-year-old Laura McGowan, experienced complications during her labor, prompting her family to pursue legal action against the hospital and the medical staff involved in her care. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that emergency protocols may not have been properly followed, … Read more

RCSD Launches Counter Lawsuit Against Investigator Amid Ongoing Legal Battles; Orangeburg Woman Sought for Counterfeiting Scheme

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Richland County, South Carolina — The Richland County Sheriff’s Department is facing a legal challenge as it files a counter lawsuit regarding one of its investigators. This move comes amid a broader effort to address and resolve ongoing legal disputes within the department. The case revolves around an investigator employed by the sheriff’s department, with the circumstances prompting the filing of this counter lawsuit still unfolding. Officials have not disclosed extensive details surrounding the issues that led to these legal developments. In a separate incident, authorities in Orangeburg are searching for a woman connected to … Read more

$15 Million Awarded in Lawsuit After Utah Woman Dies from Dehydration in Jail

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DUCHESNE, Utah — In a landmark decision, a federal court jury in Utah has ordered Duchesne County to pay over $15 million in damages for the 2016 death of 21-year-old Madison Jensen, who succumbed to dehydration while withdrawing from opiates in the county jail. Jensen, a Roosevelt resident, tragically passed away on December 1, 2016, just four days after being detained for suspicion of heroin and marijuana possession. Her incarceration had been facilitated by her father who believed that jail might offer a route to necessary medical treatment following her release from a hospital emergency … Read more