Korryn Gaines: 5 Things About MD Mom, 23, Whose Family Won $38 Million After Police Shot Her
February 18, 2018 by admin
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The family of Korryn Gaines, a Maryland mom who was fatally shot by police in 2016, was awarded more than $37 million by a jury on Feb. 16. Here’s what you should know.
The family of Korryn Gaines was awarded more than $37 million in damages after the 23-year-old woman was fatally shot by a police officer in 2016. A Baltimore County jury decided on Feb. 16 that the policeman who fatally shot the mother from Randallstown, MD violated her and her son’s civil rights under state and federal statutes. Here’s what you need to know about Korryn:
1. She was shot to death after a six-hour standoff with police. On the morning of Aug. 1, 2016, officers went to Korryn’s apartment to serve her with an arrest warrant on charges of resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and multiple traffic violations. When she didn’t open the door after repeated knocking, the cops obtained a key from her landlord and attempted to enter the premises. After gaining entry, they found her holding her son Kodi and a shotgun, and an hours-long standoff ensued. The standoff reportedly came to an end when she said,“If you don’t leave, I’m going to kill you,” according to The Independent at the time. Cpl. Royce Ruby then began shooting, and Korryn was killed at the scene.
2. Her son Kodi was injured in the shooting. When Officer Ruby opened fire on Korryn, her kid ended up getting hurt as well and was taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The mother of the young boy published videos on Facebook and Instagram throughout the police standoff and in one of the captions, she wrote, “My son is not a hostage.”
3. The family members are not being compensated equally. Kodi was awarded $32 million in damages. Korryn’s daughter Karsyn Courtney will receive $4.5 million, while Korryn’s parents will each be given $300,000. An additional $300,000 was allocated to the deceased woman’s estate.
Mother of #KorrynGaines says she doesn’t care how much $ family was awarded, she’ll never be able to get her daughter back: pic.twitter.com/5Fx79Yg3Nz
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) February 16, 2018
4. Her family considers the verdict as a victory for the larger community. “This win is for all of my sisters in the movement who have lost their children to police violence,” Korryn’s mother, Rhanda Dormeus, told The Baltimore Sun outside the courthouse after the jury announced the verdict. “Some of them have never received justice, either criminally or civil. I just want to tell them that this win is for them.”
5. Baltimore County is “disappointed” with the verdict. Baltimore County Attorney Mike Field issued a statement regarding the decision. “A mother died, a child was unintentionally injured, and police officers were placed in mortal danger. By any account, this was a tragic situation. The County is disappointed with the verdict and is reviewing all of its options, including an appeal,” the statement said.
HollywoodLifers, are you glad the jury ruled in favor of Korryn’s family?
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Thousands mourn slain Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer
February 18, 2018 by admin
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Thousands of mourners gathered Saturday morning for the funeral of Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer, who was gunned down this week at the Thompson Center.
The funeral started at 10 a.m. at the Nativity of Our Lord Church, which had its pews filled along with two overflow rooms. More than 400 police agencies were represented, including the Minneapolis and Milwaukee police departments, as well as departments throughout the Chicago area.
“He understood that there’s no greater compliment than a compliment that you get from your officers,” said CPD Captain Mel Roman.
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Thousands of mourners attended Cmdr. Paul Bauer’s funeral on Saturday.
Bauer’s 13-year-old daughter, Grace, did the first reading, and Captain Mel Roman and Chief John Escalante, who was Bauer’s friend since first grade, gave remarks.
“You could see we’re still those same kids from Gage Park,” Escalante said. “And our sense of humor always goes back to being those same kids from Gage Park, and for me with Paul, I’ll tell you that’s what helped me get through 30 years of the Chicago Police Department.”
Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Supt. Eddie Johnson and Gov. Bruce Rauner also spoke.
“Paul, I’m going to miss you,” Johnson said. “And while there are no words I can say to describe the depth of my gratitude, I just want to say thank you.”
“Chicago is blessed to have known and been served by Paul Bauer. Chicago will never forget his grace and his goodness,” Emanuel said.
Archbishop Blase Cupich sent a letter to Bauer’s family, which was read by Rev. Joe Altman, in which he called Bauer a hero and told them that they are not alone, as Chicago mourns with them. The letter said that Cupich wanted to attend, but was recovering from the flu, but said he would visit them soon.
The public was encouraged to participate by lining up along the procession route and wearing blue, and thousands came out with flags and signs. 1,000 vehicles led the way for Bauer’s hearse.
“He seems like someone who wasn’t looking for a lot of glory,” said Bridgeport resident Alanna O’Connor, who attended the procession. “He was just serving. It makes me immensely proud of this neighborhood and this family and this city.”
The procession traveled proceed west on 37th Street, south on Halsted Street, east on Pershing Road, to 90/94 East to I-57 South to 111th Street.
“The entire community is out here to support everyone,” said Bridgeport resident Tim Heise. “One of the greatest things I saw yesterday.There was a rainbow of every color police cars in Illinois, lined down the street, which was pretty spectacular.”
Among those officers was Kankakee Sheriff Mike Downey. Downey said he had never met Bauer but would not have missed his memorial.
“It is a brotherhood,” Downey said. “And you’ll see people here from out of state. And it’s a credit for them, a credit for the profession. We have each other’s back.”
The miles-long procession traveled from Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood to Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in south suburban Alsip, arriving just before 3 p.m.
“Just the greatest friend you could ever have,” CPD Sergeant Michael Corlett said of Bauer. “I do have a son and daughter, and I would want my son to be the man Paul Bauer is, and I would want my daughter to marry a man like Paul Bauer.”
Funeral program for Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer.
On Friday, a visitation was held. Mounted patrol stood in formation as his body was moved from Dalcamo Funeral Home to Nativity of Our Lord Church in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
The casket for the commander, who led the 18th Police District on the Near North Side, was met by a large contingent of Chicago police, including the command staff and members from his unit of assignment. Those members received the casket, following tradition.
The wait to enter the church approached three hours, and the line wrapped around one block, then another, and then another.
Bauer’s wife Erin and daughter Grace climbed the church steps and greeted every member of the public inside. They attended Nativity of Our Lord Church, and Bauer was a fixture in the Bridgeport neighborhood.
Funeral program for Chicago police Cmdr. Paul Bauer.
Meanwhile the murder suspect 44 year old Shomari Legghette has been charged with first degree murder of a police officer. Prosecutors said he shot commander Bauer six times. Bauer was assisting officers who were trying to make a street stop on Legghette.