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Nicole and Alexis Oulson

To Honor Chad Oulson, TJ Grimaldi Helps Launch Foundation to Support Victims of Gun Violence

To honor the life and legacy of Chad Oulson, a group of his family and friends launched the Oulson Family Foundation to offer support to children impacted by gun violence. About The Oulson Family On January 13, 2014, Chad Oulson was killed…

How Will the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Case End? 6 Outcomes to Consider

All eyes will soon be on the jury of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation case. The trial is expected to end this week, and the jury will begin their deliberations. What facts will the jury consider, and what are the possible outcomes…
Manslaughter Dog Attack

Woman Faces Manslaughter Charges After Her Dogs Kill Public Health Employee

An Alabama Department of Public Health employee was trying to do her job. Following up on a report of a dog attack, the official went to talk to the owner of the dogs. But, the employee didn’t get a chance to talk to the owner or file her…
Oil Change Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Man Sued for $15 Million After His Mechanic Dies While Changing His Car’s Oil

A man in Rochester Hills, Michigan, was running a standard errand. He took his car to the dealership to have his oil changed. While he sat in the lobby waiting for his car, there was an accident in the shop. A mechanic drove the car into another…
Florida Sherrif Shoot Burglars

Florida Sheriff Encourages Homeowners to Shoot Burglars. Is It Good Advice?

When police in Santa Rosa, Florida, finally caught a burglar who had broken into multiple homes, they saw he had a gunshot wound. The County Sheriff seemed to salute the shooter and encourage others to shoot at anyone who breaks into their property.…

Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed in Tragic Orlando FreeFall Ride Accident

What was supposed to be a fun night for Missouri teens on spring break in Florida turned into a tragedy when 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell from his seat on a FreeFall amusement park ride and died. Now, as the parents and the state of Florida…

Why Is Johnny Depp Suing His Ex-Wife, Amber Heard for $50 Million

Celebrity divorces can be complicated. When two stars begin breaking up their assets and airing their grievances in front of a huge public audience, it can get messy. In the case of Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, it can get messy and expensive. Depp…
Self Defense Road Rage Florida

Will Self Defense Claim Work in Florida Road Rage Murder Trial?

When two drivers encountered each other on the narrow and quiet streets of St. Petersburg’s Historic Old Northeast neighborhood, no one would have guessed it would have led to road rage, a shooting, and the death of one man. Now, a trial…
Florida Track Suckerpunch

What Charges Can Be Filed by the Runner Who Was Sucker Punched During His Race?

While coming around the track in first place, the last thing high school student Nathan Carter expected was to get punched. But, that’s what happened at a high school track meet last week. Carter was knocked to the ground and out of first…