Parents sue Six Flags, cops tow car with woman inside: Read the latest legal stories
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Thousands of legal cases reach U.S. courts every year. From accusations of mistreatment in prisons to fraud to sexual abuse and beyond, here are some of the latest from across the country.
Cops had car towed with woman trapped inside after CA crash, $50M claim says. She died
In San Diego, a legal claim accuses police officers of negligence after they had a car towed with 65-year-old Monica Cameroni De Adams trapped inside, leading to her death. The woman’s family is seeking $50 million in damages, saying the officers failed to notice her after a crash caused by an accused drunk driver. The claim highlights the tragic oversight and the family’s pursuit of justice. | Published March 14 | Read More |
Cop celebrated K-9 biting suspects, shared ‘gory pics’ with other CA officers, feds say
A former police officer in Antioch, California, was convicted after federal prosecutors say he used excessive force by ordering his K-9 to bite a bicyclist and then falsifying the incident report. The officer, Morteza Amiri, is accused of celebrating the bites and sharing photos with fellow officers. He faces sentencing in June, with potential prison time for his actions, prosecutors say. | Published March 17 | Read More |
US says doctor attended funeral for ‘terrorist.’ Did deportation violate court order?
A doctor and assistant professor at Brown University was deported to Lebanon, with the woman’s family saying her deportation violated a court order. The Department of Homeland Security accused her of attending a funeral for a Hezbollah leader. Her family seeks her return to the U.S. | Published March 18 | Read More |
Man calls Border Patrol worker ‘traitor,’ attacks another at NM post office, feds say
In New Mexico, Andrew Josiah Segura is charged with assaulting U.S. Customs and Border Patrol employees at a post office. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says Segura’s actions were unprovoked and targeted the employees due to their roles. Segura denies the allegations, according to his attorney, and the case is ongoing. | Published March 18 | Read More |
22-year-old dies of brain injury after Six Flags coaster ‘violently’ stops, CA suit says
The family of a 22-year-old man is suing Six Flags Magic Mountain, saying he died from a brain injury following a roller coaster ride. The lawsuit says the ride’s design is defective and seeks to prevent further incidents. The family is pursuing damages for the loss of their son. | Published March 19 | Read More |
Eminem’s unreleased music illegally sold online by former longtime employee, feds say
A former employee of Eminem is accused of selling the rapper’s unreleased music online. The man faces charges of criminal infringement of a copyright and interstate transportation of stolen goods, according to federal prosecutors. | Published March 19 | Read More |
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