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Apr. 17-19. 13, p. 11. Paul Threlkeld, an attorney representing the Bell family, as well as the family of 18-year-old Taylor Eakin - Brian Bell's girlfriend - told 48 Hours' Crimesider on Thursday that warrants were. Coleman v. Kemp, 778 F.2d 1487, 1490 (11th Cir. Brian Bell is a 6-2, 218-pound Outside Linebacker from Valdosta, GA. Timeline 2015 Jan 16, 2015: O. P. 45(c)(1)(B)(ii). See id. Moreover, Plaintiffs focus on a perceived prejudice from the jury pool in Valdosta and the immediately surrounding areas, see, e.g., id. 9-10; Dkt. 9, p. 9. See Fed. Plaintiffs emphasize that the publication of the articlea principal event underlying their defamation claimsoccurred on the Internet and thus did not take place in any single location. . Banking, 2008 WL 4058014, at *3 (collecting cases); see also Morton Grove Pharm., Inc. v. Nat'l Pediculosis Ass'n, 525 F. Supp. 2d 1115, 1122 (S.D. "); Fed. 14, pp. Thus, at issue is whether the nine convenience factors justify transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia for resolution. However, these cases do not address, much less rule out, the possibility of venue lying in another judicial district where the plaintiff does not reside, but nevertheless has suffered economic or reputational injury, and where publication has occurred. 2d 1290, 1311 (M.D. Gift Card No. While Plaintiffs do not specifically state that any particular person in the Southern District of Georgia actually accessed the online article or radio or television shows, the Court can reasonably infer from Plaintiffs' allegations that Defendants' allegedly defamatory statements were communicated, and thus published, to at least one person in the Southern District of Georgia. Jorgensen said Eakin is a lot smarter than his. As such, Defendants have not sustained their burden of establishing that the availability of process to compel unwilling witnesses to attend trial favors transferring this case to another venue. See Dkt. See Pergo, Inc., 2003 WL 24129779, at *3 (quoting Gulf Oil Corp., 330 U.S. at 509). at 35-36. Thus, as Defendants acknowledge, see dkt. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 9115(BSJ)(JCF), 2010 WL 3910597, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. No. ; however, Plaintiffs' closely aligned witnesses are presumed to be more willing to travel and, as such, carry less weight in evaluating the convenience of the witnesses, see Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. 2d at 1357). 15-16, this factor is neutral and does not weigh in either party's favor. INFORMATION The Bells countersued and also filed libel and defamation suits against Ebony magazine and a freelance journalist for portraying their sons as murderers. For the reasons set forth below, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue, or in the Alternative, Motion for More Definite Statement (dkt. "I want everyone to know the truth," Branden Bell told WSB-TV in an on-camera interview. While it appears that this Court could compel these witnesses to provide live testimony at a trial in this District, as discussed in Subpart II.E, it would not be without causing a great inconvenience to them. no. Plaintiffs summarize the contents of the article as follows: Plaintiffs further allege that the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office interviewed the author of the anonymous e-mail, as well as other persons mentioned in the e-mail. Fed. at 1166). No. Several factors may be relevant to this inquiry: "access to evidence, availability of witnesses, the cost of obtaining witnesses, the possibility of a jury view [of relevant premises], and all other practical problems that make trial of a case easy, expeditious and inexpensive." No. Please sign this petition & spread the word that federal authorities need to reopen this case, so Kendrick & his family can get the justice they deserve!, Economic Equity & Racial Justice Townhall Series, Elevate Black Podcast sponsored by Fifth Third Bank, 100 Founders of Change by American Express, Chasing Success Podcast by JP Morgan Chase, Black Business Month Sponsored by Nationwide, 2022 Registry Of Corporate Directors Listing, 2021 BE Registry Of Corporate Directors Listing. See supra Subparts II.A-B. A $100 million wrongful death suit filed by Johnson's family earlier this year alleges the brothers - who were schoolmates of Johnson - were encouraged by their FBI agent father to "violently assault" Johnson, leading to his death. Because it appears that Plaintiffs offer these reports not for their truth but rather for the fact of their publication, this evidence is relevant to Plaintiffs' publicity argument and does not fall within the definition of hearsay. 9-11. Nor is the Court persuaded by Defendants' argument that venue should lie in the district in which publication occurred and Plaintiffs reside. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. On Tuesday at 3.30am, U.S. marshals served a search warrant at the homes of Brian and Branden Bell as well as their parents' The Bell brothers were classmates of Kendrick Johnson, who was. Pa. 1999)). Transaction Network, 734 F. Supp. Co., 840 F.2d at 855. See id. See Dkt. 13, p. 13. Women of Power TECH, PODCASTS at 4. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. Id. 2d 1350, 1357 (N.D. Ga. 1998)). "The Court may not simply shift inconvenience from one party to the other." Moreover, Plaintiffs' willingness to accept any inconvenience of their own witnesses, see dkt. Defendants also contend that the attached news articles are inadmissible, presumably on hearsay grounds. Specifically, the articles suggest that KJ was "murdered" or "killed" and outline various suspicious circumstances that allegedly surrounded his death and the subsequent investigations. Even so, the only ties to the Southern District of Georgia are the publication of the article, which Plaintiffs acknowledge occurred nationwide, and the alleged harm to Taylor Eakin's reputation, which Plaintiffs concede was "certainly suffered . . CIV.A. They insist he was killed by a small group of. 492, 501 (N.D. Ga. 1989)). Accordingly, the convenience of key witnessesthe most important factor under Section 1404(a)-substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division for resolution. 2006). After FSU withdrew its offer to Brian Bell, the linebacker struggled to find another school where he could play football. Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin and Nora Kay Eakin, individually and as guardians of their daughter, Taylor Reedabeth Eakin ("Taylor Eakin"), filed this defamation action based on an online article written by Defendant Frederic A. Rosen ("Rosen") and published by Defendant Johnson Publishing Company, LLC ("Johnson Publishing"), as well as certain statements made by Rosen in other broadcast media. Id. But the line of questioning was intense. . Instead, "the focus of the Court should be on the convenience of 'key witnesses'"witnesses "which have information regarding the liability of Defendant[s]." 1894 shipwreck found in Lake Huron, confirming "powerful, tragic story", Bipartisan Senate group unveils rail safety bill in response to Ohio derailment, What to know about Shigella bacteria as drug-resistant strain spreads, Top Dems push Fox News to stop promoting "propaganda" about 2020 election. As such, it appears that transferring this action to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division will result in less travel and expense and decrease the burden on the many witnesses who live in the Valdosta area. Furthermore, they say the brothers had motive to harm Johnson since one of the brothers - Brian - had previously been in a fight with him on a school bus about a year before Johnson's death. Johnson Publishing sells Ebony Magazine and other publications nationwide, including in the Southern District of Georgia, and runs the Web site www.ebony.com ("Ebony Web site"), which is accessible in the Southern District of Georgia. at 16 (alterations in original). 1994)). CV 309-066, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2 (S.D. "The 'locus of operative facts' has been interpreted as the place where events and actors material to proving liability are located." 13, pp. 1, 5-6, 30. (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6)). Spanx, Inc. v. Times Three Clothier, LLC, No. The family would not disclose which school. 13, pp. 9, 13-14. First published on August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM. Defendants have carried their burden of demonstrating that the balance of the foregoing factors substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case. In particular, Plaintiffs cite the interview reports and the retraction article allegedly discrediting the e-mail, and argue that Defendants published the article based on that e-mail with actual knowledge of, or reckless disregard to, the falsity of the statements therein. 10-11. H. The Weight Accorded a Plaintiff's Choice of Forum. Bell's father Rick was a retired FBI officer who allegedly orchestrated the removal of Johnson's organs and had them replaced with newspaper to hide evidence and other injuries. Id. LISA GODBEY WOOD, CHIEF JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA. However, that ultimate determination should be made by the Middle District of Georgia on a more developed record than that currently before the Court. Jenkins Brick Co. v. Bremer, 321 F.3d 1366, 1371 (11th Cir. Id. Id. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 2d 1039, 1043-44 (N.D. Ill. 2007) (explaining that "[e]conomic and reputational injury, in conjunction with other activities such as the dissemination of allegedly defamatory newsletters within the district qualify as substantial parts of the events giving rise to [the plaintiff's] claim"). Dkt. . at 1356-57 (citing McNair, 279 F. Supp. Based on the Court's decision to transfer this case to another venue, the Court declines to consider the portion of Defendants' Motion calling for an evaluation of Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin's and Nora Kay Eakin's claims on the merits. R. Civ. Id. 2d 790, 792 (N.D. Ill. 1998) ("The test is not whether a majority of the activities pertaining to the case were performed in a particular district, but whether a substantial portion of the activities giving rise to the claim occurred in the particular district." Watch Live: Closing arguments begin in double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh, Ex-Georgia star Jalen Carter was racing in deadly crash, arrest warrants allege, Watch Live: Garland testifies amid ongoing special counsel investigations, Fiery train crash in Greece kills dozens, many of them students. R. Civ. Sept. 30, 2010). See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1372. Masthead. Electro-Therapeutics, Inc., 768 F. Supp. 7:14-CV-1244-LSC, 2015 WL 225495, at *11 (N.D. Ala. Jan. 16, 2015) (stating that the amendment "clarif[ied] that venue is authorized in any district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions" occurred, "not only in 'the' single district in which the weight of the contacts underlying the claim was deemed to preponderate" (citations omitted) (internal quotation marks omitted) (quoting 28 U.S.C. at 7, 16, Exs. 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. 9-11. Id. Since then, Johnson's family and their attorneys have zeroed in on Brian and Branden Bell, ages 18 and 20, who are sons of FBI agent Rick Bell. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. Id. . Because publication is an essential element to both libel and slander claims, Defendants' publication in the Southern District of Georgia constitutes an activity having "a close nexus to the wrong." In addition, the choice of forum is "afforded little weight if the majority of the operative events occurred elsewhere." Your Money, Your Life, LATEST LISTS No. Dkt. of Georgia." Now, it seems government agents may be investigating the Johnsons' allegations. See Dkt. As a result, trial efficiency weighs in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District. 15-21. No. Even so, under the current version of Section 1392(b)(2) and Jenkins Brick, the venue inquiry does not end here; rather, the Court also must consider "locations hosting a 'substantial part' of the events" giving rise to Plaintiffs' claims. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. Pa. June 26, 2000))). Plaintiffs' concern over potential jury prejudice in the Middle District based on extensive pretrial publicity does not change this result. 7-8. Id. In January 2013, Taylor Eakin was a sophomore at LCHS and dated Brian Bell, who was also a sophomore and played football at LCHS. In January 2013, Taylor Eakin was a sophomore at LCHS and dated Brian Bell, who was also a sophomore and played football at LCHS. Indeed, the holdings in these cases appear to be consistent with the prevailing approach in the defamation context that "venue is proper in a district in which the allegedly defamatory statement was published, particularly if injury was suffered in the same district." O.C.G.A. July 23, 2015 / 12:59 PM 800 Followers, 151 Following, 205 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Brian Bell (@therealbrianbell) Current FBI agent Rick Bell, the father of Brian and Branden Bell, is a member of the organization. DeLong Equip. 51-5-3; Scouten, 656 S.E. 1391(b)(3) (applying only "if there is no district in which an action may otherwise be brought as provided in this section"); see also Dkt. Brian and Branden Bell, ages 18 and 20 respectively, have remained tight-lipped throughout the course of the investigation, but just last week, they spoke out publicly for the first time. Dkt. In addition, the Middle District houses physical evidence that cannot be transferred for a jury view; hosted the pertinent events and investigations following KJ's death; and would allow for a more expeditious resolution of this case. Moreover, because the harm from an online defamatory statement can occur in any place where the website or forum is viewed, no one forum should be expected to stand out as a particularly strong candidate for venue."). See Dkt. Thus, this Court must "focus on relevant activities of the defendant[s], not of the plaintiff[s]," and consider "only those acts and omissions that have a close nexus to the wrong." . Corp., 656 S.E. See Dkt. (alterations in original) (quoting Moore v. McKibbon Bros., Inc., 41 F. Supp. CIV.A. However, where there is no single locus of the operative facts, this factor is neutral and does not support a transfer. 1996) (quoting Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1371. No. at pp. Litig., 30 F. Supp. Registry of Corporate Directors. at 27. According to Plaintiffs, the article described "an alleged conversation at a January 2014 party between the best friend of the author of the e[-]mail and a 'white female student who was then dating KJ's friend-turned rival (i.e., Brian Bell),' who 'revealed . U.S. Trial Efficiency and the Interests of Justice, Based on the Totality of the Circumstances. See Seltzer v. Omni Hotels, No. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Convenience of the witnesses is the most important factor to consider under Section 1404(a). It was then that a private pathologist concluded the teen died of blunt force trauma to the neck. For these reasons, the locus of operative facts lies in Valdosta, and this factor heavily weighs in favor of transferring this case to that venue. 9, p. 13 n.5. 28 U.S.C. Servs., Inc., No. 12-487, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (E.D. 1998)). He does not appear to have an Instagram account. 12-13. See id. They had their son's body exhumed for a second autopsy and it was then that a private pathologist found the teen died of blunt force trauma to the neck. Fla. 2001)). at p. 20, overlooking that jurors could be selected from the entire Middle District of Georgia, which extends from Valdosta to Athens. at 2. (citing Curry v. Gonzales, No. Alternatively, if the Court determines that venue in this District is proper, Defendants request that the Court nevertheless transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division, "[f]or the convenience of parties and witnesses [and] in the interest of justice." Thus, it appears that the relative means of the parties has no effect on this evaluation, and this factor favors neither party. Under these circumstances, Plaintiffs' choice of this forum carries little weight, such that a transfer of this case to the Middle District of Georgia would not inconvenience either party in particular. Demonstrators in front of the Georgia State Capitol during a "Who Killed K.J." First published on July 23, 2015 / 12:59 PM. 51-5-1(a). "In those instances, no party is particularly inconvenienced by a transfer. No. Ladson said he was seeking a protective order related to the Bells and Eakins seized phones and computers because they contain privileged attorney-client communications related to the criminal case and civil suits. Date of Death: January 10, 2013 Birthday: October 10, 1995 Age at Incident: 17 Race: African-American / Black Gender: Male Hair Color: Black What's Left to be Uncovered Take Action Follow On Social Visit and share the Johnson family's Facebook page for Kendrick. Id. Ga. 1991) (quoting Elec. Courts also consider "the inherent interest . Sales Partnership Solutions Co., 844 F. Supp. Between August 12, 2013, and April 9, 2014, Johnson Publishing published a series of fifteen articles in Ebony Magazine, and on the Ebony Web site, twelve of which were written by Rosen. See id. (citing Haworth, Inc. v. Herman Miller, Inc., 821 F. Supp. Further, the Complaint asserts that "the defamatory statements of Defendants have caused harm to Plaintiffs in this [D]istrict." Here, Plaintiffs' choice of forum is entitled to some weight, though minimal because the Southern District of Georgia is not the home forum of any party. Nevertheless, Defendants assert that they intend to use the premises where KJ's body was found as another source of proof, and it is undisputed that this physical evidence is only located in Valdosta. Thus, on balance, this factor weighs, slightly, in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division. 1, 8, 15. The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. Moore announced Oct. 31, 2013, that he was leading an investigation into the Johnsons death. Taylor Eakin (@tayloreakin) Instagram photos and videos tayloreakin Follow 80 posts 1,038 followers 1,799 following Taylor Eakin If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a taller fence. Id. Just last month, Moore's office sought access to Lowndes County Sheriff's Office e-mails regarding the case and government agents executed search warrants for evidence of witness tampering or obstruction at the homes of several people named in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Johnson's family. Id. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . at 18. There were two confession statements floating around, which made national news," reads the petition. Additionally, a transfer to the Middle District, particularly at this stage in litigation, would not impede or otherwise delay the progress of this case. Taylor Eakin slept with Kendrick and Brian Bell then beat him to death with a gym weight. See Dkt. Black Men XCEL Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. Plaintiffs further maintain that there is no basis in fact for Defendants' suggestions regarding their daughter's relationship with KJ, knowledge about his death, and participation in a conspiracy to cover up his murder. Defendants advocate applying the "weight of the contacts" test to pigeonhole this case to the Middle District of Georgia. 105-2710, 2006 WL 3191178, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 31, 2006)). A court "must not disturb the plaintiff's choice of forum unless that choice is clearly outweighed by other considerations." 9, pp. No. As discussed in Subpart II.A, most of the key witnesses to testify in this case reside in Valdosta, Georgia. 1404(a). However, "[t]he presumed prejudice principle is 'rare[ly]' applicable and is reserved for an 'extreme situation.'" Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell Taylor and Brian Bell wedding registry | July 03, 2022 Hello sweet friends and family. 13, pp. Jaycee Perry + Reese Hill. See Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. 51-5-1(b) (libel); Scouten v. Amerisave Mortg. 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