An ordinary night out ended in tragedy when a University of Tampa student tried to get into the wrong car and ended up fatally wounded by a gunshot. What happened, and why was the shooter not charged in this deadly incident? What Happened That Night? On a Saturday night in September 2022, 19-year-old University of […]
One evening ruined the lives of four young people. The reckless actions of three teenage boys led to the death of a 20-year-old young woman. Now the three teens face serious consequences for their actions. What did they do to get charged with murder, and how might their lives change forever? Reckless Actions Lead to […]
In less than two weeks, four innocent mistakes lead to gun violence. The four shootings, involving mostly young people as the victims, were triggered by seemingly harmless interactions that the shooters perceived as dangerous threats. What do laws say about the right to protect yourself, and which shooters will be charged for their actions? Four […]
A teenage boy made a mistake while picking up his siblings. He rang the wrong doorbell. The mistake left him with two bullet wounds after the homeowner saw him at the door and shot. The teen will survive his injuries, but what will happen to the man who shot him for ringing the wrong doorbell? […]
For the first time in U.S. history, a current or former American president has been charged with a crime. On April 4, 2023, former president Donald J. Trump was officially charged with 34 crimes. What led to the unprecedented charges? What are the 34 alleged crimes, and what happens next? What Is Trump Accused Of […]
One man lost his life on March 6, 2023. Irvo Otieno was in police custody when he stopped breathing on the floor of a mental hospital. Now, ten people are charged in his death. What led to Otieno’s death, and why are so many people said to be at fault? What Led to Irvo Otieno’s […]
Seven years ago, Gwyneth Paltrow was skiing with her family in Park City Utah. That day would be the reason why Paltrow was in court this week facing a personal injury lawsuit and pursuing a countersuit that asks for $1. What are the details of the case, and why is Paltrow asking for $1 in […]
Three women in Texas are accused of offering assistance to a friend who wanted to end her pregnancy. Now the three women each face a $1 million wrongful death lawsuit. What does Texas law say about this type of wrongful death case, and is this the new normal? An Abortion Leads to a Wrongful Death […]
A family vacation ended in tragedy when the youngest member of the family was rushed to the hospital. The toddler ingested a small amount of fentanyl that had been located somewhere around the family’s Airbnb rental. The 19-month-old didn’t survive, and now the parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. Who are they suing, and […]
Lawyers for an unborn child are seeking the fetus’s release from jail. How did the unborn child end up behind bars? Why do lawyers think the mother should be released on behalf of her child? And what did the court say about the request? What Put a Woman (and Her Unborn Child) Behind Bars? On […]