We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. 2d 1115, 1122 (S.D. 7-8. at 18-20, 29, 38. Duckworth, 768 F. Supp. In addition, Plaintiffs aver that the author of the e-mail recanted her story in an article published in the Valdosta Daily Times on March 27, 2014. See Dkt. See Buckley v. Robertson, No. at 18. 9, pp. Id. 800 Followers, 151 Following, 205 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Brian Bell (@therealbrianbell) Spanx, Inc., 2013 WL 5636684, at *2. 3:08-CV-105 (CDL), 2008 WL 5263709, at *3 (M.D. Defendants also contend that the attached news articles are inadmissible, presumably on hearsay grounds. Eakin's family gasped, "Oh, no," as Jorgensen ruled from the bench. Id. at 7. See Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. Jaycee Perry + Reese Hill. Id. Relationship between Taylor Eakin and Kendrick Johnson It was rumored that Brian Bell was angry with Kendrick Johnson because he had a relationship with Taylor Eakin. 9, pp. See Dkt. It states that Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, confessed to sleeping with Kendrick Johnson. 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."). at 1371. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . 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 . No. Specifically, the articles suggest that KJ was "murdered" or "killed" and outline various suspicious circumstances that allegedly surrounded his death and the subsequent investigations. 1, 1. 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. 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. 192, 197 (S.D. 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. 4-10. Open discussion about the Crime Junkie podcast. . at 35-36. Spanx, Inc., 2013 WL 5636684, at *5. See, e.g., id. 2d 1322, 1327 (M.D. 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. 9, pp. Defendants are correct in that, "in the context of defamation and other non-physical torts, courts generally hold that venue under [S]ection 1391[(b)](2) is proper in the district where the injured party resides and the defamatory statements were published." Current FBI agent Rick Bell, the father of Brian and Branden Bell, is a member of the organization. See Smith v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., No. They are not looking for evidence of a murder. Based on these facts, Defendants have sustained their burden of proving that the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division will be a more convenient forum for the key witnesses than the Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division. He does not appear to have an Instagram account. This Court's resolution of this factor at this stage does not preclude Plaintiffs from arguing at a later stage of this case that an impartial jury cannot be selected from the jury pool in the Middle District of Georgia. August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM Courts traditionally afford considerable deference to a plaintiff s choice of forum, disturbing it only where it is "clearly outweighed by other considerations." No. See Fed. 492, 501 (N.D. Ga. 1989)). 51-5-1(a). Id. "); see, e.g., Anderson v. Dallas Cty., No. LISA GODBEY WOOD, CHIEF JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA. See Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. at 1357 (citing Lake Park Post, Inc. v. Farmer, 590 S.E.2d 254 (Ga. Ct. App. No. Fed. rally in memory of Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. Co., 840 F.2d at 855). at 4. C (Valdosta Daily Times article). See Fed. Inc., 856 F.2d 1518, 1520 (11th Cir. 2 93, 294 (S.D. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. . This principle applies only where "prejudicial pretrial publicity . Banking, Inc. v. Corp. Colocation, Inc., No. Johnson's family and their attorneys, however, contend both Bell brothers were on campus when Johnson was last seen alive. 1, 8, 15. No. 1391(b) (1976) (amended 1990)). It adds that the Bells have been "subjected to a steady stream of threats while a cloud of suspicion hangs over them.". Id. See Dkt. In evaluating this factor, "the Court looks at whether the case may be resolved more expeditiously in the alternative forum." 1, 25-26, 28. Moreover, although some events underlying Plaintiffs' claims occurred in this District, it is significant that the locus of operative facts lies elsewhere. The $100 million suit, filed in January, alleges Brian and Branden Bell -- two brothers who were schoolmates of Johnson -- were encouraged by their father, FBI agent Rick Bell, to "violently assault" Johnson, leading to his death. (quoting DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Askinazi, No. See Coleman, 778 F.2d at 1490 (quoting Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). 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. Dkt. no. 17-19. Defendants' argument based on DeLong's "weight of the contacts" test is unavailing. at 831 (citing Elec. Nor does Section 1391(b)(3) apply, because the parties appear to agree that this action could be brought, in the very least, in the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division. 1996) (quoting Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. Thus, it appears that the principal witnesses and events are located in Valdosta, and thus in the Middle District of Georgia, with only tenuous ties to this District. See Pergo, Inc. v. Shaw Indus., Inc., No. 2d at 1355 (citing Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. 2003). This Account is Private Already follow tayloreakin? 09 Civ. In diversity cases such as this one, venue is determined in accordance with the requirements of 28 U.S.C. Id. Moreover, Plaintiffs' willingness to accept any inconvenience of their own witnesses, see dkt. 701 ("If a witness is not testifying as an expert, testimony in the form of an opinion is limited to one that is: (a) rationally based on the witness's perception; (b) helpful to clearly understanding the witness's testimony or to determining a fact in issue; and (c) not based on scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge. "However, when a Rule 12(b)(3) motion is predicated upon key issues of fact, the court may consider matters outside the pleadings." 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. (citing Curry v. Gonzales, No. Sept. 30, 2010). The kind of thing (Moore) is looking for is some statement where there was a suggestion to a witness not to testify or that a witness did not have to testify or something along those lines, said Brice Ladson, attorney for the Bells and Eakins. See Dkt. Your Money, Your Life, LATEST LISTS Publication occurs when the libel or slander is communicated to any person other than the person libeled or slandered. VALDOSTA, Ga. - Government agents this week executed search warrants at the home of two brothers accused in a civil suit of killing Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat in his high school more than two years ago. Employing pseudonyms, some of the articles refer to a family called the "Martins," which Plaintiffs contend is an obvious reference to the family of Brian Bell and his brother and fellow student at LCHS, Branden Bell. Dkt. Ga. 1995). Contrary to Defendants' assertions, the Court finds that venue is proper in the Southern District of Georgia, Brunswick Division because a "substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise" to Plaintiffs' libel and slander claims occurred in this District. Thus, at this juncture, this case does not present the "extreme situation" where it is "virtually impossible" for Plaintiffs to obtain an impartial jury in the transferee court. Masthead. Johnsons parents said their son was murdered by Brian Bell, Brandon Bell and Hall at the behest of Rick Bell, who is an FBI agent. 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. 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. Plaintiffs' concern over potential jury prejudice in the Middle District based on extensive pretrial publicity does not change this result. 1980)). Furthermore, the Court has no reason to believe that Plaintiffs would not receive a fair trial in the transferee court. Id. 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. "In those instances, no party is particularly inconvenienced by a transfer. No. Thus, while Jenkins Brick did not foreclose the use of DeLong's "weight of the contacts" test, it appears that this test is, at most, instructive, but is no longer determinative, of the venue issue. See Dkt. no. 13, p. 11. No. Thus, Defendants again demonstrate only that Plaintiffs could have filed this action in the Middle District of Georgia, which is insufficient to overcome Plaintiffs' showing that a substantial part of the events occurred in the Southern District of Georgia as well. Plaintiffs allege that the details in the KJ articles, as well as the public reports of the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office interviews, were sufficient to reveal their daughter's identity. 28 U.S.C. Wai v. Rainbow Holdings, 315 F. Supp. Both Kendrick Johnson and Brian Bell constantly argued with each other over Brian Bell found out that his girlfriend, who was Taylor Eakin, was having a sexual affair with Kendrick Johnson. 1391(b)(2) (emphasis added). No. Spanx, Inc. v. Times Three Clothier, LLC, No. They seized cellphones and computers, according to the warrants obtained by USA TODAY Sports. Defendants have carried their burden of demonstrating that the balance of the foregoing factors substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case. Id. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. Servs., Inc., No. See Dkt. See id. After FSU withdrew its offer to Brian Bell, the linebacker struggled to find another school where he could play football. 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. Hall said the agents told him, We have more on you than we have on Brian. Id. Wouldnt it be something that we are two years into this (investigation) and all that we get out of this are some allegations of witness tampering or witnesses may have had conversations with the Bells related to grand jury testimony. Id. Two and a half years ago, Brian Bell, a former football star at Lowndes High School in Valdosta Ga., first was investigated in the death of a classmate. 1:13-CV-710-WSD, 2013 WL 5636684, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 15, 2013) (citing Trinity Christian Ctr. According to Plaintiffs, reports of those interviews "thoroughly discredited" the anonymous e-mail and were released to the public well before Defendants published the article at issue. Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. It is also undisputed that the allegedly defamatory article concerns a death, as well as a conversation allegedly taking place after that death, both of which occurred in Valdosta and were investigated by Valdosta public officials. . in which the claim arose." 1391(b)(1) (providing for venue in "a judicial district in which any defendant resides, if all defendants are residents of the State in which the district is located"). . 1981)). Defendants object to the attached affidavit on relevance and hearsay grounds. Keep up to date with this page for any petitions or updates from the Johnson family. Plaintiff has consistently stated that she and Brian Bell did not begin dating until sometime after KJ's death. Hall told The Valdosta Daily Times that, after he was handcuffed and agreed to talk to the agents without a lawyer, he was driven two hours to Macon, Ga., and interrogated for four hours. 2d at 822. No charges have been filed in the case. . (second alteration in original) (citations omitted) (quoting Neb. While this District is in close proximity to Plaintiffs' home forum, close proximity does not render this District their home forum and is not part of the deference inquiry. McRae v. Perry, No. Id. 13, p. 14. Section 1404(a) contemplates transfer for the "convenience of the parties and witnesses" and "in the interest of justice." 13, pp. No. Simbaqueba v. U.S. Dep't of Def., No. G. A Forum's Familiarity with the Governing Law. A spokesperson for Moore, U.S. attorney in the Middle District of Georgia, said he had no comment. 17-19. Plaintiffs' evidence, however, indicates only that prospective jurors in Valdosta may be familiar with Taylor Eakin and the circumstances giving rise to this case. Moreover, Plaintiffs lived in Valdosta when these events took place. 02 C 9529, 2003 WL 21504522, at *2 (N.D. Ill. June 30, 2003) (finding that "a substantial part of the events" giving rise to the plaintiff's defamation claim occurred in the district "where the allegedly defamatory statement [was] published" and where "the injury (if any) from the defamation was incurred"). See O.C.G.A. 2d 1261, 1268 (S.D. 12-13. Nos. Corp., 656 S.E. But the line of questioning was intense. 9-11. . Id. No. Johnson's family, however, insisted there was foul play involved and had their son's body exhumed for a second autopsy. But in the end, the truth will prevail and everybody will find me and my brother are innocent and have always been innocent. "The 'locus of operative facts' has been interpreted as the place where events and actors material to proving liability are located." The Bells countersued and also filed libel and defamation suits against Ebony magazine and a freelance journalist for portraying their sons as murderers. It was then that a private pathologist concluded the teen died of blunt force trauma to the neck. 15-21, Exs. 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. They insist he was killed by a small group of. Id. Fla. 2004); see also Simbaqueba, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2. Reopen Kendrick Johnsons Case #J4Kendrick. As a result, trial efficiency weighs in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District. P. 45(c)(1)(B)(ii). The Court makes no representation as to the legal sufficiency or merits of Plaintiffs' claims, because, as discussed in Part II of this Order, such determinations are best left for resolution in the Middle District of Georgia. 51-5-1(b) (libel); Scouten v. Amerisave Mortg. The Lowndes County Sheriff's Department has stood by its finding that Johnson's death was accidental and maintains that one of the Bell brothers -- Branden -- was not on their high school's campus when Johnson was last seen alive, and that Brian Bell was in another part of the building. See England v. ITT Thompson Indus. Additionally, a transfer to the Middle District, particularly at this stage in litigation, would not impede or otherwise delay the progress of this case. at p. 20, overlooking that jurors could be selected from the entire Middle District of Georgia, which extends from Valdosta to Athens. Though the KJ articles suggest several possible courses of events and motives, the overall implication is that one or both of the "Martin" sons was suspected of murdering KJ. Coleman v. Kemp, 778 F.2d 1487, 1490 (11th Cir. The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. Id. 13, Ex. BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. . 1998)). We have enough on you now to put you away., If they had all that, Hall said, then Im pretty sure I would be in handcuffs and in jail.. 28.7k members in the CrimeJunkiePodcast community. https://t.co/BlYQlKVzKl https://t.co/16yxY9cL8y, Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 6, 2020, EVENTS at 501); see also Ramsey v. Fox News Network, LLC, 323 F. Supp. No. at 1371-72. no. Second, it appears that transfer would be in the interests of justice. Id. See id. Pa. Sept. 21, 2012) ("In defamation cases, it is not enough that the plaintiff may have suffered harm in a particular district . (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6)). No. No. 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 . Plaintiffs also allege that Rosen made slanderous statements on radio and television shows, some of which were broadcast on the Internet and thus widely available. The suit also alleges local officials tried to cover up the crime. O.C.G.A. 2d at 1356-57 (finding that the defendant's witnesses, including law enforcement personnel and others involved in the investigation of a murder, were "key witnesses" whose testimony at trial could shed light on the falsity and malice of the defendant's statements suggesting that the plaintiffs were involved in said murder). B. Based on the foregoing, Defendants' Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue, or in the Alternative, Motion for More Definite Statement (dkt. Defendants' argument is insufficient in this regard, as the "relative means of the parties" factor calls for a distinct inquiry into the parties' financial means. 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." R. Evid. CV 411-096, 2012 WL 170154, at *2 (S.D. 13, pp. 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. See supra Subparts II.A-B. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. As a result of Defendants' allegedly untrue statements, Plaintiffs claim that Taylor Eakin's personal reputation has been permanently damaged. No. See id. Jacquelyn Johnson, center left, with her husband, Kenneth, right, at a "Who Killed K.J." The Court recognizes that the harm to Taylor Eakin's reputation in this District, by itself, would not likely be a sufficiently substantial event to establish venue, because the inquiry into relevant events focuses on the actions of Defendants. As discussed above, the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division is a much more convenient forum for the witnesses, which is the most important factor bearing on a proposed transfer, as well as for the parties. Johnson's family, however, insists there was foul play involved. R. Civ. Local and state police investigators said Johnsons death was accidental, concluding he crawled inside the standing gym mat to retrieve a shoe and became stuck and asphyxiated. Ladson said he was worried those communications would be made public in court. See 28 U.S.C. 28 U.S.C. 1391(b)(2). Electro-Therapeutics, Inc., 768 F. Supp. Thus, trying this case in the Middle District would prevent unnecessary travel and expense for the witnesses, thus decreasing the litigation costs of the parties, and would permit the jurors an opportunity to view the physical evidence that might aid in ascertaining the truth or falsity of Defendants' allegedly defamatory statements. morgan creek winery weddings; real rose petals for wedding; plus size dressy tunics for weddings; molly whitehall wedding. Women of Power TECH, PODCASTS In January 2013, Taylor Eakin was a sophomore at LCHS and dated Brian Bell, who was also a sophomore and played football at LCHS. 1994)). Finally, Defendants submit that if the Court retains jurisdiction over this case, Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin and Nora Kay Eakin's individual claims should be dismissed for failure to state a claim, id. at p. 2 n.2, and Plaintiffs should be compelled to provide a more definite statement as to their slander claim, id. . of Santa Ana, Inc. v. New Frontier Media, Inc., 761 F. Supp. Nevertheless, the venue analysis under Section 1391(b)(2) generally requires a greater level of relevant activities by the defendants than the "minimum contacts" analysis for personal jurisdiction. Id. Rule 45(c)(1) thus grants this Court the power to subpoena witnesses living in Valdosta to attend a trial in Brunswick. See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1372. E, 1-3. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell Taylor and Brian Bell wedding registry | July 03, 2022 Hello sweet friends and family. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. First published on August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM. 9, pp. The incident sparked racial strife in the community and gained national attention when Florida State withdrew a football scholarship offer to Bell, who is white. 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