Legal News & Notes

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…

Could Will Smith Face Legal Charges for Slapping Chris Rock at Oscars?

By now, most Americans have heard the biggest story of the 2022 Oscars. Will Smith walked on stage and slapped Chris Rock across the face. Nothing like this has ever happened in the 92-year history of the Oscars, and the incident left people…
Drawbridge Accident

Bridgetender Arrested for Manslaughter After Woman Falls to Death 

It seemed like a tragic accident. While 79-year-old Carol Wright was crossing a bridge in West Palm Beach, the drawbridge began to rise. Wright tried to cling to the bridge, but she couldn’t hold on and fell to death. Now, new details…

Bill Paxton’s Family Reaches $1 Million Settlement in Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Five years ago, actor Bill Paxton died two weeks after a surgery that was supposed to save his life. His family believes the level of care he received led to his untimely death, and they are fighting in court to prove it. As of this month,…
DUI in the Sky

DUI in the Sky? Pilot with 0.17 BAC Pulled from JetBlue Flight

While more and more airplane passengers are witnessing bad behavior on flights, most people would still be surprised to see their pilot get escorted off a plane by airport police. For some passengers headed to Florida from New York on March…
Chad and Nicole Oulson

TJ Grimaldi Shares Reaction to “Wrong” Not Guilty Verdict in Reeves Murder Trial

After waiting for more than eight years to get justice for her husband, Nicole Oulson got the terrible news that the man who killed her husband in front of her would walk free. On Friday, February 25, 2022, a jury of six found Curtis…