Wronged

Texas Court Upholds $21.3 Million Verdict for Wronged Former Police Officer, Rejecting Appeals from Local Officials

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QUITMAN, Texas — A federal judge has upheld a substantial jury award of $21.3 million for Terry Bevill, a former police officer who was found to have been wrongfully terminated and arrested. The ruling came after a trio of local officials—a judge, a prosecutor, and the sheriff—sought to overturn the jury’s decision from September 2024. In a ruling issued on Monday, U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant determined that the defendants did not present sufficient reasons to invalidate the jury’s verdict. The case underscores significant allegations of public corruption within the small community of Quitman, located … Read more

Legal Showdown: Lawyer Daughter Triumphs Over Dismissed Father, Securing Justice for Wronged Officer

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In a notable legal case, a lawyer in Chicago, Illinois, successfully challenged the dismissal of a police officer, a situation complicated by her familial ties to the defendant. The case, which highlighted issues of justice and accountability within law enforcement, resulted in the reinstatement of the officer, who had been wrongfully terminated. The officer in question had faced allegations that led to his removal from the police force. Throughout the proceedings, his daughter, a practicing attorney, took it upon herself to represent him. Her involvement not only brought personal stakes into the courtroom but also … Read more