at 14-15. 976, 979 (N.D. Ala. 1984)). 1404(a) ("Section 1404(a)") provides that a district court may transfer a civil action "to any other district or division where it might have been brought," when it is "for the convenience of parties and witnesses" and "in the interest of justice." . 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. No. 1981)). . SistersInc. Id. Hall, 19, told The Valdosta Daily Times he was at his residence when agents knocked on his door, pushed their way inside and handcuffed him. "); Fed. 10-11. Fla. 2004); see also Simbaqueba, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2. 51-5-1(b) (libel); Scouten v. Amerisave Mortg. Wai v. Rainbow Holdings, 315 F. Supp. Id. Servs., Inc., No. Electro-Therapeutics, Inc., 768 F. Supp. at pp. Similarly, slander per se, or oral defamation, includes "[i]mputing to another a crime punishable by law" or "[m]aking charges against another in reference to his trade, office, or profession, calculated to injure him therein." Dkt. 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. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. In an August 11 letter made public by the Valdosta Times on Tuesday, Ellen Glasser, national president of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI, asked U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to urge U.S. Attorney Michael Moore, of the Middle District of Georgia, to complete his investigation into Johnson's death. He added that the agents seized computers, cell phones and other property, including at least one work computer belonging to the Bell brothers' mother, Karen, limiting her ability to do her job. While the Court draws factual inferences in Plaintiffs' favor at this stage, it does so only for the purpose of expeditiously determining whether venue is appropriate in this District. Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. Therefore, the portion of Defendants' Motion seeking to dismiss this action for improper venue under Rule 12(b)(3) is DENIED. WILLIAM JOEL EAKIN and NORA KAY EAKIN, as Guardians of TAYLOR REEDABETH EAKIN, Plaintiffs, v. FREDERIC A. ROSEN; and JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY, LLC, Defendants. No. Load More. U.S. 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. 9, pp. Sept. 30, 2010). Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. Black Men XCEL 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. About We are so happy you are here to start this new chapter in our lives with us. Plaintiffs' daughter, Taylor Eakin, attended Lowndes County High School ("LCHS") in Valdosta. 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. First, considering the totality of the circumstances, it appears that this case would be resolved more expeditiously in the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division. 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. "According to Brandon Bell, Brian Bell had told Ryan that if he did not keep quiet and help him move Kendrick Johnson's body, his father, who is Rick Bell,. Brian Bell is a 6-2, 218-pound Outside Linebacker from Valdosta, GA. Timeline 2015 Jan 16, 2015: O. In sum, Plaintiffs have sustained their burden of establishing that venue is proper in this District. Id. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. 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. Dkt. Id. Pursuant to Section 1391(b)(2), venue lies in "a judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred." No. As discussed in Subpart II.A, most of the key witnesses to testify in this case reside in Valdosta, Georgia. Ctr., Inc., 403 F. Supp. 13, Ex. at 2. 2d at 1357. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. "Mr. Moore's review began more than twenty-one months ago, and it has taken a huge personal and professional toll on Special Agent Bell and his family. 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. It adds that the Bells have been "subjected to a steady stream of threats while a cloud of suspicion hangs over them.". 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. No. They have had to face many challenges as a direct result of Mr. Moore's review," the letter says. 1, 32, 40; Dkt. See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1372 (disapproving of cases evaluating "events or omissions giving rise to the claim" under Section 1391(b)(2) in a manner similar to determining the sufficiency of contacts for personal jurisdiction). Robinson v. Giamarco & Bill, P.C., 74 F.3d 253, 260 (11th Cir. The suit also alleges local officials tried to cover up the crime. . C (Valdosta Daily Times article). 9-10; Dkt. In DeLong, the Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit adopted the "weight of the contacts" test, according to which venue is proper in the district where the contacts underlying the claim weigh most heavily. Barynia Backeljauw + Abhinav Tandon. See Dkt. Ladson said he was worried those communications would be made public in court. 2d 1290, 1311 (M.D. Jorgensen said Eakin is a lot smarter than his. No. He does not appear to have an Instagram account. H. The Weight Accorded a Plaintiff's Choice of Forum. Corp. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Co., 840 F.2d at 855. 1:13-CV-710-WSD, 2013 WL 5636684, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 15, 2013) (citing Trinity Christian Ctr. "They can ridicule me and they can say whatever they want. E, 1-3. 13, p. 15. . . Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. at 9-10, 16. Visit Brian Bell officially visits Florida State. Litig., 30 F. Supp. 13, pp. . Brandon Bell, who is both a student at Valdosta High School and the brother of Brian Bell, had. 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. 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 . We can't thank you enough View by We're sorry. When a defendant objects to venue, "[t]he plaintiff has the burden of showing that venue in the forum is proper." Jun 26, 2020 This statement was made by Ryan Anthony Domek-Hernandez-Hernandez. at 35-36. of Santa Ana, Inc. v. New Frontier Media, Inc., 761 F. Supp. Last month, federal authorities raided several college dorm rooms and homes, including those of Bell and his parents, as the probe took a turn into witness tampering and obstruction. In determining where "a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred," "[o]nly the events that directly give rise to a claim are relevant." 13, pp. "Yesterday [Tuesday] at 3:30 am, the Bell family was awakened at their home by government agents, executing search warrants in a federal Grand Jury investigation about the death of Kendrick Johnson which is almost 2 years old - a case in which no one has been indicted and in which there is no evidence to implicate involvement of the Bells or any member of the Bell family. at 1166). 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. 1, 25-26, 28. 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. CIV.A. 602 ("A witness may testify to a matter only if evidence is introduced sufficient to support a finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. No. 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' evidence, however, indicates only that prospective jurors in Valdosta may be familiar with Taylor Eakin and the circumstances giving rise to this case. Your Money, Your Life, LATEST LISTS rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. 2d at 1357 (alterations in original) (quoting Moore, 41 F. Supp. See id. 14, p. 9. . 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. No. Thus, this factor weighs heavily in favor of transferring this case for resolution in that venue. 1391(b)(2)); cf. 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. 1:03-CV-1709-BBM, 2003 WL 24129779, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Sept. 16, 2003). 13-14; see also Dkt. 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. Defendants' argument based on DeLong's "weight of the contacts" test is unavailing. 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. However, to justify transfer, the "inconvenience of the present forum to the moving party [must] substantially outweigh[] the inconvenience of the proposed alternative forum to the non-moving party." Plaintiff has consistently stated that she and Brian Bell did not begin dating until sometime after KJ's death. The Bell family earlier this year filed a countersuit in response to the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the Johnson family. 1985) (citing Murphy v. Florida, 421 U.S. 794, 798-99 (1975), Rideau v. Louisiana, 373 U.S. 723, 726-27 (1963), and Mayola v. Alabama, 623 F.2d 992, 997 (5th Cir. 13, pp. Spanx, Inc., 2013 WL 5636684, at *5. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. 1, 5-6, 32, 40; see also Kravitz, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 ("[V]enue is proper in a district in which the allegedly defamatory statement was published, particularly if injury was suffered in the same district." Additionally, a transfer to the Middle District, particularly at this stage in litigation, would not impede or otherwise delay the progress of this case. 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. 1994)). 1, 5-6, 30. 1996) (quoting Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. 12-13. #KendrickJohnson" 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. Defendants have carried their burden of demonstrating that the balance of the foregoing factors substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case. The Johnsons filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Bells. 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. Marshals last month executed search warrants at the Bells' home, as well as Brian Bell's college dorm room. Plaintiffs are residents of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia. U.S. Article states Kendrick rolled himself. ET. 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. Id. Moreover, transferring this, case to the Middle District of Georgia would benefit both parties in placing trial closer to their witnesses and evidence. Publication occurs when the libel or slander is communicated to any person other than the person libeled or slandered. In fact, he was missing from all of the social media platforms. After FSU withdrew its offer to Brian Bell, the linebacker struggled to find another school where he could play football. (quoting In re Nematron Corp. Sec. It appears, therefore, that this factor is neutral and does not weigh in favor of either party. Id. A federal investigation initiated in October 2013 by U.S. Attorney Michael Moore is ongoing. Pa. June 26, 2000))). 2006). No. 2d at 1357). what really happened [sic] to Kendrick Johnson.'" at 197). 822, 831 (S.D. Pinson v. Rumsfeld, 192 F. App'x 811, 817 (11th Cir. No. 2d 878 (Ga. Ct. App. Fla. 2010)). Rather, the Middle District of Georgia is more convenient to Plaintiffs, as it is their home forum, and it is assumed that such forum would prove more convenient to Defendants as the moving party. at 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. 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. R. Evid. 1404(a). No. Corp., 844 F. Supp. Thus, the Court considers the reports only for this limited purpose in ruling on the instant Motion. CV 411-096, 2012 WL 170154, at *2 (S.D. at 1371. See Seltzer v. Omni Hotels, No. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . The FBI states in two different documents that there was no basis to this rumor and no evidence to support it. no. In January 2013, Kendrick Johnson, a 17-year-old black student, was found dead in a rolled-up wrestling mat at Lowndes High. Dkt. Duckworth v. Med. of Georgia." "In evaluating access to sources of proof, the Court looks to the location of documents and other tangible materials and the ease with which the parties can transport the materials to trial." Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. Thus, on balance, this factor weighs, slightly, in favor of transferring this case to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division. 1391(b) (1976) (amended 1990)). Second, Plaintiffs claim that Defendants' allegedly defamatory statements harmed Taylor Eakin's personal reputation in the Southern District of Georgia. No. AFC Franchising, 2016 U.S. Dist. Brian Bell's age ranges from 23 to 28, there is no much information revealed about him. 9-1, 3. Indeed, the contacts underlying Plaintiffs' claims likely weigh most heavily in the Middle District, and Plaintiffs do not appear to dispute that this action could have been brought in that forum. Banking, 2008 WL 4058014, at *3 (collecting cases); see also Morton Grove Pharm., Inc. v. Nat'l Pediculosis Ass'n, 525 F. Supp. . See Dkt. VALDOSTA, Ga. Brian Bell is a linebacker without a team, just the latest twist in a complicated tale in which race and class intersect with a mysterious death that authorities call accidental. Furthermore, the projection is based on Bell's senior year in high school eight years ago. No. No. Of the places where those acts and omissions have occurred, "only those locations hosting a 'substantial part' of th[ose] [activities] are to be considered." The two constantly argued over Bell's girlfriend Taylor Eakin, who was having an affair with Johnson. The local sheriff's department ruled the 17-year-old Johnson's January 10, 2013 a freak accident, saying he fell head-first into an upright mat in the gymnasium at Lowndes High School in Valdosta while trying to retrieve a shoe, and became trapped. 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. at 1356-57 (citing McNair, 279 F. Supp. at 9-10. "I had no idea what was going on," she said. at 9-10, 15. 2d 820, 822 (Ga. 2008) (citing Kurtz v. Williams, 371 S.E. Id. 2d at 1358 (citing Intergraph Corp. v. Stottler, Stagg & Assocs., 595 F. Supp. 1, 7, 16, 18; Dkt. See id. As a result, only Section 1391(b)(2) remains at issue. Trial Efficiency and the Interests of Justice, Based on the Totality of the Circumstances. (citing Pfeiffer v. 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