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Alabama Jury Awards $9.25M to Basketball Player in Historic NYT Defamation Verdict

A federal jury in Alabama awarded $9.25 million to former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears after finding The New York Times defamed him by incorrectly reporting he was present at a fatal shooting in 2023. The verdict, which includes $7.5 million in punitive damages, marks the first time in over 50 years that the newspaper has lost a defamation lawsuit in the United States. The Times has stated it is reviewing its legal options and intends to appeal, calling the ruling an 'honest mistake' rather than actionable wrongdoing.

via The Guardian|

#defamation #kai-spears #legal-and-media

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Alabama Jury Awards $9.25M to Basketball Player in Landmark NYT Defamation Verdict

A federal jury in Alabama awarded $9.25 million to former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears after finding The New York Times defamed him in a 2023 article. The verdict, reached after a nine-day trial, marks the first time in over 50 years the newspaper has lost a U.S. defamation case. The Times plans to appeal, calling the ruling an 'honest mistake.'

via AP News|

#defamation #kai-spears #legal

media2 months ago•17 min saved

Alabama Jury Orders New York Times to Pay $9.25M Over False Shooting Report

A federal jury in Alabama has ruled that the New York Times committed defamation against former University of Alabama basketball player Kai Spears, awarding him $9.25 million in damages. The verdict stems from a 2023 article that incorrectly identified Spears as being present at a fatal shooting near the Tuscaloosa Strip. The Times has stated it will appeal the decision, calling the verdict contrary to law.

via The Washington Post|

#defamation #kai-spears #media

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Alabama student’s Barcelona death likely an accident

Spanish police say University of Alabama student James Gracey’s death in Barcelona is likely an accident; his body was recovered from Somorrostro Beach after he last appeared at Shoko Nightclub during spring break.

via CBS News|

#barcelona #james-gracey #somorrostro-beach

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Barcelona tragedy: Alabama student James Gracey found dead after spring break night out

An American University of Alabama student, 20-year-old James Gracey, was found dead in shallow water off Somorrostro beach in Barcelona after a night out during spring break. He was last seen leaving the Port Olímpic area early Tuesday and did not return to his rental. Catalan police conducted an underwater and beach search; his phone was recovered and CCTV footage is being reviewed. Police said initial signs point to an accidental death, with an autopsy to determine cause and final results expected in the coming weeks. Gracey’s family and fraternity described him as a beloved leader and student, and the University of Alabama said it will support the family and campus community during this tragedy.

via CNN|

#barcelona #death #missing-person

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Body of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey found at Barcelona beach

Barcelona authorities located the body of 20-year-old University of Alabama student Jimmy Gracey at Somorrostro beach after he disappeared following a night out; investigators reviewed nightclub footage, a witness said he walked toward the beach, and his wallet was recovered from the ocean as Gracey’s family and the University of Alabama mourn his death.

via USA Today|

#alabama #barcelona #jimmy-gracey

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Illinois student found dead off Barcelona beach during spring break trip

The body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey, an Illinois native and University of Alabama student, was found by police divers off a Barcelona beach after he disappeared near the Shoko nightclub during spring break; Catalan police are investigating the death, with his family and the university offering support.

via The Guardian|

#barcelona #catalonia-police #jimmy-gracey

world7 months ago•11 min saved

Alabama student James Gracey found dead in Barcelona waters; fraternity and university mourn

Alabama student James Gracey, 20, from Elmhurst, Illinois, was found dead in the sea off Barcelona’s Somorrostro beach after going missing during spring break. Catalan police confirmed the body’s recovery after a multi-day search near Barceloneta, with last sightings outside the Shoko nightclub. Theta Chi International Fraternity and the University of Alabama’s Alpha Phi Chapter issued statements mourning his loss, praising his character, and calling for privacy and support resources for those affected. Gracey’s family expressed heartbreak and gratitude for the support as authorities continue to investigate.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#barcelona #gracey #somorrostro

crime-and-public-safety7 months ago•15 min saved

University of Alabama student found dead in Barcelona during spring break

Twenty-year-old James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Elmhurst, was found dead Thursday in the water off a Barcelona beach while on a spring-break trip; he had last been seen outside a Shoko nightclub early Tuesday and did not return to his rented room, with police recovering his phone soon after. Gracey was a Saint Ignatius College Prep alumnus, and UA and the school mourn his loss as investigators continue to determine the cause of death; a memorial mass is planned.

via Chicago Tribune|

#barcelona #crime-and-public-safety #elmhurst

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Body of UA student recovered off Barcelona coast

The body of 20-year-old Jimmy Gracey, a University of Alabama student from Illinois visiting Barcelona for spring break, was found in the sea off the city after he was last seen at a club early Tuesday. Gracey’s family and UA issued statements expressing grief and requesting privacy as authorities investigate, with the university saying it is offering support to those affected.

via WBRC|

#barcelona #jimmy-gracey #missing-student

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Alabama student vanishes in Barcelona as search widens after wallet found

A 20-year-old University of Alabama student, James Gracey, is missing in Barcelona during spring break after last being seen leaving the Shoko club. Spanish authorities found Gracey’s wallet floating near Somorrostro as they expand aerial and maritime searches around Barceloneta; his phone was reportedly stolen and investigators are reviewing surveillance footage. The U.S. State Department has been alerted, and Gracey’s family is asking for information that could help locate him.

via ABC7 Chicago|

#barcelona #missing-person #spain

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Alabama student vanishes in Barcelona as police pursue foul play lead

James Paul Gracey, a 20-year-old University of Alabama student studying abroad in Spain, disappeared after a night out in Barcelona. Surveillance footage shows him leaving a popular nightclub with an unidentified person around 3 a.m.; police say foul play is possible and searches are underway as Gracey’s family pleads for information after his phone was recovered.

via New York Post|

#barcelona #missing-persons #spain

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Alabama student missing in Barcelona; family pleads for tips

University of Alabama junior James 'Jimmy' Gracey, 20, was last seen around 3 a.m. outside Shoko nightclub on Barceloneta Beach in Barcelona while visiting friends for spring break; his phone is with Catalan police Mossos d'Esquadra as they investigate, and his family is pleading for public help while UA officials offer support, noting he was scheduled to fly home this weekend.

via CNN|

#barcelona #jimmy-gracey #missing-person

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Alabama Student Missing in Barcelona Amid Spring Break Travel

A University of Alabama junior, James Paul Gracey, is reportedly missing after traveling to Barcelona for spring break; he was last seen around 3:40 a.m. near the Shoko nightclub, described as about 6 feet 1 inch tall and 175 pounds, wearing a white shirt and dark pants with a gold rhinestone cross. His fraternity and the university are assisting in the search, and his family has been in contact with lawmakers as efforts continue to locate him.

via WBMA|

#barcelona #james-paul-gracey #missing-person

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University of Alabama's 2025 Sorority Rush Highlights and Challenges

Approximately 2,400 women were welcomed into sororities during Bid Day at the University of Alabama in 2025, with a high participation rate despite recent media attention and social media restrictions, following a surge of interest fueled by social media and a documentary.

via AL.com|

#2025 #bid-day #rushtok