Alabama court clears way for suit over Texas woman’s death
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for a lawsuit over the death of a Texas woman who killed herself after claiming she was raped while attending the University of Alabama.
The court said that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Megan Rondini was not barred by the fact that she took own life. The decision came in response to a question from a federal judge who is considering the suit against T.J. Bunn Jr., who the young woman accused of sexual assault before taking her own life months later in 2016.
May 7, 2021 GMT
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) The Alabama Supreme Court cleared the way Friday for a lawsuit over the death of a Texas woman who killed herself after claiming she was raped while attending the University of Alabama.
The court said that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the parents of Megan Rondini was not barred by the fact that she took own life. The decision came in response to a question from a federal judge who is considering the suit against T.J. Bunn Jr., who the young woman accused of sexual assault before taking her own life months later in 2016.
With Joselyn Hamner counting off, Habitat for Humanity volunteers lifted framing for an exterior wall Monday morning for the Nick s Kids Foundation s 18th national championship house in a residential area behind Maude Whatley Health Center. Hamner then used a tool to secure the framing to the foundation.
The shrieks of drills and the echoes of hammers are sounds of progress and opportunity for Hamner; this house, once complete, will be home to her and her two children, a 5-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. It really is a blessing, Hamner said. Me and my kids will be able to be stable and have a house of our own.
Apr 29, 2021
The NFL draft is often described as a roller coaster with its manic ups and downs. However, Broncos Country experienced many more twists and turns than initially expected after being connected to the disgruntled Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay.
Then, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields slid from his top-5 projection range into the lap of Denver Broncos GM George Paton with the No. 9 overall pick.
After the clock hit zero and the pick was in, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Broncos had selected Alabama cornerback Patrick Surtain II.
While I was initially caught off-guard with the Surtain pick, due to the red-hot QB market, the selection is a home run for Paton and the Broncos. I’ve previously written multiple articles ad nauseam connecting the 21-year-old defensive back to Denver and projecting his fit in Vic Fangio’s defense.
A big Patch congratulations to Tuscaloosa County Sheriff s Office Captain
John Barker, who will retire this Friday after nearly three decades with the county. Read more about him here.
5. An undercover operation by the West Alabama Human Trafficking Task Force over the last weekend resulted in 20 arrests on a wide range of charges.
Tuscaloosa Patch Notebook
- A ribbon cutting will be held for a new pre-K playground at Brookwood High School on Friday, which will also include a dedication of a time capsule.
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