After FSU withdrew its offer to Brian Bell, the linebacker struggled to find another school where he could play football. 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. Tex. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Ga. 1995). at 1357 (citing Lake Park Post, Inc. v. Farmer, 590 S.E.2d 254 (Ga. Ct. App. Thus, the Court considers the reports only for this limited purpose in ruling on the instant Motion. As discussed in Subpart II.A, most of the key witnesses to testify in this case reside in Valdosta, Georgia. 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. Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. Press Ass'n v. Stuart, 427 U.S. 539, 554 (1976), and Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). 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. A federal investigation initiated in October 2013 by U.S. Attorney Michael Moore is ongoing. at 27. 2d at 1358 (citing Intergraph Corp. v. Stottler, Stagg & Assocs., 595 F. Supp. tending to injure the reputation of the person and exposing him to public hatred, contempt or ridicule." See Simbaqueba, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2 (stating that a court ruling on a Rule 12(b)(3) motion must accept the facts in the plaintiff's complaint as true and may consider matters outside of the pleadings, drawing all reasonable inferences in favor of the plaintiff). 13, pp. Here, the parties are in apparent disagreement over the location of the documentary evidence most relevant to Plaintiffs' defamation claimsnamely, the documents used by Defendants in preparing the KJ articles and any documents maintained by nonpartiesyet neither party offers any evidence, or at least anything beyond an "information and belief," to substantiate its position. It appears, therefore, that this factor is neutral and does not weigh in favor of either party. Greely v. Lazer Spot, Inc., No. The affidavit contains the sworn statements of Leigh Touchton ("Touchton"), an NAACP leader who investigated KJ's death, attesting to the truth of an article published in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, the polarization of the Valdosta community over KJ's death, and the inability to obtain an impartial jury in that location. Brian Bell has also stated that he killed Kendrick Johnson multiple times over the phone. 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. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. 18, 2007) (excluding statements in newspaper articles, on the basis that "the blanket statement in a form affidavit sworn by someone other than the authors of the articles presented" was insufficient to establish "that the reporters actually had personal knowledge of each and every fact reported in the articles" so as to take the statements outside the definition of hearsay). Nevertheless, according to Plaintiffs, Defendants proceeded to publish the article written on the basis of this e-mail on April 9, 2014. Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, was 16 when she was called before a federal grand jury in April 2014. See Fed. (quoting DaimlerChrysler Corp. v. Askinazi, No. 13, pp. Plaintiffs aver that venue is proper as to Rosen, because "he also published the defamatory statements in this matter for profit in the Southern District . See Pergo, Inc., 2003 WL 24129779, at *3 (quoting Gulf Oil Corp., 330 U.S. at 509). Id. Id. 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. at 7-8; see, e.g., id. It states that Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, confessed to sleeping with Kendrick Johnson. 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. 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. 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." CV 309-066, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2 (S.D. ET. See O.C.G.A. Article states Kendrick rolled himself. Plaintiffs further contend that Rosen has repeated and embellished these statements orally "in person or on radio and/or TV shows, some broadcast on the [I]nternet, since April of 2014." See supra Subparts II.A-B. 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." Management The family would not disclose which school. 2 93, 294 (S.D. LEXIS 142439 at *6, 2016 WL 6024438 at *2 (the events giving rise to, It is the Court's job at this stage to determine whether enough of the events that gave rise to this action, Full title:WILLIAM JOEL EAKIN and NORA KAY EAKIN, as Guardians of TAYLOR REEDABETH, Court:United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia Brunswick Division, overruling defendants' objection to venue where plaintiffs resided in the Middle District of Georgia but filed a defamation suit in the Southern District of Georgia based in part on internet postings. Id. The Bells countersued and also filed libel and defamation suits against Ebony magazine and a freelance journalist for portraying their sons as murderers. "The witnesses which will determine liability are those that can shed light on the issues of falsity of the [publication], and the negligence or malice of the Defendant[s] in making the allegedly defamatory statement. We encountered an error in retrieving product information. No charges have been filed in the case. The search warrants for the Bells residence in the Jacksonville, Fla., area; the Eakins residence in Valdosta and Taylor Eakins dorm room specified the agents were looking for the transmission of any information about witnesses and the grand jury investigation into the death of Johnson. Morgan v. N. MS Med. But the line of questioning was intense. Id. 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. 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.. Plaintiffs are residents of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia. The agents took items from the house but did not give him a list of what they took, Hall told the Times. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell Taylor and Brian Bell wedding registry | July 03, 2022 Hello sweet friends and family. 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. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. https://t.co/BlYQlKVzKl https://t.co/16yxY9cL8y, Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 6, 2020, EVENTS See Dkt. Jacquelyn Johnson, center left, with her husband, Kenneth, right, at a "Who Killed K.J." However, that ultimate determination should be made by the Middle District of Georgia on a more developed record than that currently before the Court. 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. "The Bell and Eakin families will take every legal step available to protect their constitutional rights and their ability to work and pursue litigation necessary to restore their good names," Threlkeld said. 1, 1. at 3, 5, 7. 192, 197 (S.D. No. 51-5-1(b) (libel); Scouten v. Amerisave Mortg. Fed. Eakin's family gasped, "Oh, no," as Jorgensen ruled from the bench. . In one article, entitled, "Are we Closer to Answers" and published on April 9, 2014, Rosen introduced a motive for KJ's alleged murder, based on an anonymous e-mail to the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office dated January 27, 2014. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Duckworth, 768 F. Supp. at 1371. See England v. ITT Thompson Indus. Rule 45(c)(1) thus grants this Court the power to subpoena witnesses living in Valdosta to attend a trial in Brunswick. Id. at 14-15. It seems that a single locus of operative facts does exist in this case. . 1, 6. Ga. May 28, 2010). 9, p. 9. Id. LISA GODBEY WOOD, CHIEF JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA. SistersInc. In response to the wrongful death suit filed by the Johnson family, the Bells have filed a countersuit alleging defamation. at 501); see also Ramsey v. Fox News Network, LLC, 323 F. Supp. . 9-11. See id. Fla. Aug. 27, 2008) ("Nevertheless, the Court must conduct the venue analysis with an eye to the difficulties posed by applying [S]ection 1391[(b)](2) to a case in which the 'wrong' does not center on physical acts or omissions. Transferring this action to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division would alleviate the burden and expense for these witnesses. 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. . 105-2710, 2006 WL 3191178, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 31, 2006)). See Dkt. Contact Spanx, Inc., 2013 WL 5636684, at *2. Registry of Corporate Directors. Rosen is a resident of New York and works as a journalist. See Buckley v. Robertson, 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." Tex. Moreover, Plaintiffs lived in Valdosta when these events took place. Other sources of proof may include "the possibility of a jury view [of relevant premises]." 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. Women of Power TECH, PODCASTS Eakin allegedly liked Johnson. 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. 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. CV 211-193, 2012 WL 3886094, at *1 (S.D. Dkt. August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM 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. no. Defendants advocate applying the "weight of the contacts" test to pigeonhole this case to the Middle District of Georgia. 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. 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. "Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. This principle applies only where "prejudicial pretrial publicity . Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. at pp. Id. 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. Moreover, Plaintiffs focus on a perceived prejudice from the jury pool in Valdosta and the immediately surrounding areas, see, e.g., id. no. Barynia Backeljauw + Abhinav Tandon. INFORMATION Pinson v. Rumsfeld, 192 F. App'x 811, 817 (11th Cir. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. 18, 1997) (finding that pre-amendment decisions applying the "weight of the contacts" test "remain important sources of guidance"); see also Turner v. Sedgwick Claims Mgmt. See Dkt. BE 100s C (Valdosta Daily Times article). Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Id. As a result of Defendants' allegedly untrue statements, Plaintiffs claim that Taylor Eakin's personal reputation has been permanently damaged. 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. U.S. Zarach v. Atlanta Claims Ass'n, 231 Ga.App. 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. See Dkt. 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. The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. 1:11-CV-02299-SCJ, 2012 U.S. Dist. at 18-20, 29, 38. . The attorney representing the family of Floyd, in 2012 is HORRIFIC, yet his killer was never held accountable. Marshals Service agents carried out search warrants at several locations July 21. The agents arrived simultaneously at the home of Rick and Karen Bell; the college dormitory room of their son, Brian; the Valdosta State dorm room of their other son; Brandon; the home of former Lowndes High student Ryan Hall; the college dorm room of another former Lowndes student and current Valdosta State student, Taylor Eakin, and the Valdosta home of Eakins parents between 4 and 5 a.m. Defendants have carried their burden of demonstrating that the balance of the foregoing factors substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case. The residence of 18-year-old Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, was also searched, according to Paul Threlkeld, an attorney representing the Bell and Eakin families, and, according to the. ,Wanya,Morris. 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. B.E. R. Civ. 9, p. 15. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. 1476, 1479 n.2 (N.D. Ga. 1992)). See Coleman, 778 F.2d at 1490 (quoting Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). No. 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. Fugitive in $18 million COVID fraud scheme extradited to U.S. Alex Murdaugh testifies 4 years after fatal boat crash involving son, government agents executed search warrants, stood by its finding that Johnson's death was accidental, Bell brothers were on campus when Johnson was last seen alive. 13, pp. "The question of whether a transfer is appropriate depends upon two inquires: (1) whether the action might have been brought in the proposed transferee court, and (2) whether [certain] convenience factors are present to justify the transfer." See Dkt. Please try again later. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Id. at 197). First published on August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM. 1391(b)(2). In fact, he was missing from all of the social media platforms. 9, pp. Id. Thus, at issue is whether the nine convenience factors justify transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia for resolution. However, this harm, coupled with Defendants' publication, make this District a proper venue for Plaintiffs' claims. Thus, "the relevant question is not whether the community is aware of the case, but whether the prospective jurors have such fixed opinions that they are unable to judge impartially and resolve the dispute between the parties." See Dkt. at 4. 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. Id. at 16. 9115(BSJ)(JCF), 2010 WL 3910597, at *4 (S.D.N.Y. No. However, he is enrolled at a school and hopes to play this fall. Rather, it appears that transferring this case to the Middle District would promote both trial efficiency and the interests of justice. They seized cellphones and computers, according to the warrants obtained by USA TODAY Sports. See Smith v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., No. In evaluating this factor, "the Court looks at whether the case may be resolved more expeditiously in the alternative forum." 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. In applying the amended version of Section 1391(b)(2) in Jenkins Brick, the Eleventh Circuit determined that the new language contemplates venue not only in "the place where the wrong has been committed" but also in "those locations hosting a 'substantial part' of the events" giving rise to the claim. "The 'locus of operative facts' has been interpreted as the place where events and actors material to proving liability are located." Co., 840 F.2d at 855). Moreover, as Plaintiffs point out, Defendants could mitigate this expense by not requiring their witnesses to travel for depositions. Ga. Dec. 17, 2008)). BLACK ENTERPRISE is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. 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. 12-487, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (E.D. Id. The countersuit alleges defamation and denies allegations the Bell brothers and their father were involved in Johnson's death in any way. Where conflicts exist between the allegations in the complaint and the evidence outside of the pleadings, the court "must draw all reasonable inferences and resolve all factual conflicts in favor of the plaintiff." Spanx, Inc. v. Times Three Clothier, LLC, No. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 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. Brandon Bell, who is both a student at Valdosta High School and the brother of Brian Bell, had. Johnson's family and their attorneys, however, contend both Bell brothers were on campus when Johnson was last seen alive. Robinson v. Giamarco & Bill, P.C., 74 F.3d 253, 260 (11th Cir. 1981)). . . 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. See Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. No. Reopen Kendrick Johnsons Case #J4Kendrick. Plaintiffs argue that Valdosta and Brunswick are roughly 122 miles apart, suggesting that this close proximity supports a finding that the harm to her reputation was not confined to the Middle District of Georgia but rather extended to this District as well. See id. As a result, trial efficiency weighs in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District. Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. See Kravitz v. Niezgoda, No. at 831 (citing Elec. The suit also alleges local officials tried to cover up the crime. VALDOSTA, Ga. -- A group of former FBI agents are asking U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to put an end to the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat in his high school gymnasium over two years ago. In January 2013, Taylor Eakin was a sophomore at LCHS and dated Brian Bell, who was also a sophomore and played football at LCHS. Oftentimes, "trial will be facilitated by having the forum in close proximity to such evidence." See id. See Dkt. AGSouth Genetics LLC v. Terrell Peanut Co., No. Transaction Network, 734 F. Supp. No. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. Moreover, these witnesses are not closely aligned with Defendants and can fairly be considered "key witness," because their testimonies regarding the events and investigation following KJ's death may be relevant in determining Defendants' liability for defamation. . at 9-10. 1, 1. U.S. Ctr., Inc., 403 F. Supp. at 16 (alterations in original). First published on July 23, 2015 / 12:59 PM. Aeroquip Corp. v. Deutsch Co., 887 F. Supp. 1:13-CV-710-WSD, 2013 WL 5636684, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 15, 2013) (citing Trinity Christian Ctr. Id. No. Presently before the Court is Defendants' fully briefed Motion to Dismiss or Transfer Venue, or in the Alternative, Motion for More Definite Statement. In a footnote, Defendants state that the "same reasons" discussed with regard to the "convenience of the parties" factor support finding that a trial in the Middle District of Georgia "would be less strenuous on the relative means necessary to adjudicate this case." 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." Based on the information before the Court, the Court cannot conclude that either party is financially better able to litigate in this District or in the Middle District. Dkt. We are so happy you are here to start this new chapter in our lives with us. Marshals last month executed search warrants at the Bells' home, as well as Brian Bell's college dorm room. 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