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Information as to the circumstances surrounding KJ's deathin particular, the events alleged in the anonymous e-mailmay shed light on the truth or falsity of Defendants' statements as well as Defendants' knowledge in making these statements. 2d at 1356 (citing Gundle Lining Constr. 51-5-1, -4(a)(1)(2)). at 1356-57 (citing McNair, 279 F. Supp. (alterations in original) (quoting Moore v. McKibbon Bros., Inc., 41 F. Supp. In response to the wrongful death suit filed by the Johnson family, the Bells have filed a countersuit alleging defamation. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. As discussed in Subpart II.A, most of the key witnesses to testify in this case reside in Valdosta, Georgia. Because "live testimony is preferred over other means of presenting evidence," the convenience of key witnesses "weighs most heavily on the Court in deciding on a motion to transfer venue." Id. They are not looking for evidence of a murder. 2d at 1355 (citing Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. Taylor Eakin lied and claimed to have starting dating three months after the murder in hopes of legitimizing the Bell's alibi. Id. See Capital Corp. Merch. First published on August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM. 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 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. First, Plaintiffs claim that Defendants published the libelous article in the print editions of Ebony Magazine sold nationwide, including in the Southern District of Georgia, and on the Ebony Web site, which can be accessed by subscribers in the Southern District of Georgia. 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. 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. 1, 6. 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." No. No. While Touchton's affidavit is, therefore, largely inadmissible as evidence in opposition to the instant Motion, the Court considers those statements briefly touching on Touchton's own personal observations of the Valdosta community. Registry of Corporate Directors. 7-8. Contact 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. DeLong Equip. LEXIS 76944, at *10 (N.D. Ga. May 10, 2012). No. Marshals last month executed search warrants at the Bells' home, as well as Brian Bell's college dorm room. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Co., 844 F. Supp. A court "must not disturb the plaintiff's choice of forum unless that choice is clearly outweighed by other considerations." The attorney representing the family of Floyd, in 2012 is HORRIFIC, yet his killer was never held accountable. Section 1404(a) contemplates transfer for the "convenience of the parties and witnesses" and "in the interest of justice." See Fed. 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Johnsons filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against the Bells. at 1480). His parents have refused to accept law enforcement's belief that their 17-year-old son likely fell into the mat while reaching for a pair of sneakers. Id. The two constantly argued over Bell's girlfriend Taylor Eakin, who was having an affair with Johnson. 1391(b)(2)); cf. Indeed, the witnesses would be required to travel 122 miles each way between Valdosta and Brunswick, for each day on which their testimonies might be needed at trial. 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. Moreover, Plaintiffs focus on a perceived prejudice from the jury pool in Valdosta and the immediately surrounding areas, see, e.g., id. . Dkt. 9, pp. Id. No. The countersuit alleges defamation and denies allegations the Bell brothers and their father were involved in Johnson's death in any way. 13-15; Dkt. 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). See Dkt. Jan 15, 2015: C. Visit Florida State. 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. 2d at 1356 (citing Gundle Lining Constr. 9, pp. 2d 1115, 1122 (S.D. Id. It adds that the Bells have been "subjected to a steady stream of threats while a cloud of suspicion hangs over them.". no. rally in memory of Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. August 25, 2015 / 2:10 PM 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. 1391(b)(2). However, "[t]he presumed prejudice principle is 'rare[ly]' applicable and is reserved for an 'extreme situation.'" 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. 2d 878 (Ga. Ct. App. . 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. 1994)). 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. Eakin's family gasped, "Oh, no," as Jorgensen ruled from the bench. 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"). No. See Dkt. 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). Barynia Backeljauw + Abhinav Tandon. 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. 9, p. 13; see also Dkt. Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. 13, Ex. at 19, 25-26, 28. . at 16 (alterations in original). The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to transmit a complete record of this case, including all pending motions, to the clerk's office of the Middle District of Georgia for filing. 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. It appears, therefore, that this factor is neutral and does not weigh in favor of either party. Additionally, a transfer to the Middle District, particularly at this stage in litigation, would not impede or otherwise delay the progress of this case. Johnson's family, however, insisted there was foul play involved and had their son's body exhumed for a second autopsy. 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." 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 . Defendants' argument based on DeLong's "weight of the contacts" test is unavailing. Thus, the Court considers the reports only for this limited purpose in ruling on the instant Motion. at 1357 (citing Lake Park Post, Inc. v. Farmer, 590 S.E.2d 254 (Ga. Ct. App. District courts are vested with broad discretion in weighing conflicting arguments regarding a venue transfer. 99 votes, 21 comments. at 831 (citing Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. 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." 17-19. Plaintiffs' daughter, Taylor Eakin, attended Lowndes County High School ("LCHS") in Valdosta. 2003). The Johnson family alleges local officials conspired to cover up the crime. No. Id. See Dkt. "The 'locus of operative facts' has been interpreted as the place where events and actors material to proving liability are located." Furthermore, the Court has no reason to believe that Plaintiffs would not receive a fair trial in the transferee court. Thus, it appears that the relative means of the parties has no effect on this evaluation, and this factor favors neither party. Id. 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." Id. See Dkt. Id. 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." Nevertheless, according to Plaintiffs, Defendants proceeded to publish the article written on the basis of this e-mail on April 9, 2014. Where things stand in the Alex Murdaugh double murder trial. Similarly persuasive on this point is that, as Defendants point out, adequate procedural measures exist for screening out any potentially biased jurors at the jury selection stage, even in cases that have become the subject of national headlines. Transferring this action to the Middle District of Georgia, Valdosta Division would alleviate the burden and expense for these witnesses. No. For this same reason, the Court does not address the portion of Defendants' Motion seeking to require Plaintiffs to furnish a more definite statement of their slander claims. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell Taylor and Brian Bell wedding registry | July 03, 2022 Hello sweet friends and family. Johnson Publishing is a Delaware limited liability company, with its principal place of business in Delaware. Thus, it appears that the inconvenience of litigating in this District substantially outweighs the inconvenience of litigating in the Middle District, and, therefore, this factor weighs in favor of transfer. 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. Courts traditionally afford considerable deference to a plaintiff s choice of forum, disturbing it only where it is "clearly outweighed by other considerations." Second, Plaintiffs claim that Defendants' allegedly defamatory statements harmed Taylor Eakin's personal reputation in the Southern District of Georgia. Black Men XCEL AFC Franchising, 2016 U.S. Dist. 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. About at p. 20, overlooking that jurors could be selected from the entire Middle District of Georgia, which extends from Valdosta to Athens. 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." ", "His death was at his own hands, and we're very sorry for what happened to him because him and Brian were best friends.". Defendants have carried their burden of demonstrating that the balance of the foregoing factors substantially weighs in favor of transferring this case. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell 's Registry Welcome to Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell's Wedding Registry. No. Nos. Keep up to date with this page for any petitions or updates from the Johnson family. In sum, Plaintiffs have sustained their burden of establishing that venue is proper in this District. No. No. According to the Valdosta Daily Times, Rick Bell and his sons were issued target letters last year to appear before Moore's grand jury, but refused. No. 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. 1391(b)(2). The convenience factors include the following: Here, it appears to be relatively undisputed that the present action could have been brought in the Middle District of Georgia. Ga. Dec. 17, 2008)). Duckworth, 768 F. Supp. 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. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . 13, p. 14. Id. 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. Inc., 856 F.2d 1518, 1520 (11th Cir. Dkt. Ga. 1995). Id. See Dkt. 1988)) (slander). 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 . Brian Bell has also stated that he killed Kendrick Johnson multiple times over the phone. Significantly, the venue statute was amended two years after DeLong, such that it now authorizes venue in "a judicial district in which a substantial part of the events or omissions giving rise to the claim occurred." Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. Convenience of the witnesses is the most important factor to consider under Section 1404(a). See Dkt. Under Rule 12(b)(3), a party may assert improper venue as a defense to a claim for relief. Bell threatened Johnson and later killed him. Mitrano v. Hawes, 377 F.3d 402, 405 (4th Cir. 2d 467, 470 (E.D. Federal prosecutor Michael Moore convened a grand jury last year after brushing aside the findings of local and state law enforcement agencies that ruled Johnsons death was an accident, and federal authorities opened a murder investigation. Ga. Sept. 6, 2012) (quoting Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. Transaction Network v. Katz, 734 F. Supp. B.E. Ga. Dec. 9, 2009) (quoting Escobedo v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. 1, 32, 40; Dkt. 192, 197 (S.D. 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. See Dkt. Courts also consider "the inherent interest . No. No. Dkt. 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. See England v. ITT Thompson Indus. at pp. 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. "); see, e.g., Anderson v. Dallas Cty., No. In fact, he was missing from all of the social media platforms. A (copy of one such article). 2d 397, 404 (S.D.N.Y. Greely v. Lazer Spot, Inc., 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. "Absent a finding that Johnson's death was a homicide, the continuing and relentless targeting of a dedicated FBI agent and his family sends a disturbing message to the law enforcement community," the letter continues. Dkt. Because the locus of operative facts lies in Valdosta, as discussed in Subpart II.D, the Middle District of Georgia has an inherent interest in having this localized controversy decided in that forum. 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). 1994)). Duckworth, 768 F. Supp. 12-487, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (E.D. 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. 4-10. 1980)). (second alteration in original) (citations omitted) (quoting Neb. 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." This Account is Private Already follow tayloreakin? But in the end, the truth will prevail and everybody will find me and my brother are innocent and have always been innocent. O.C.G.A. Jun 26, 2020 This statement was made by Ryan Anthony Domek-Hernandez-Hernandez. Oftentimes, "trial will be facilitated by having the forum in close proximity to such evidence." Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. The second statement was from Ryan Anthony Domek-Hernandez, who is a friend of Branden Bell, which stated that when he went to Branden Bell's apartment in Florida, Branden Bell had told him that Brian Bell killed Kendrick Johnson by striking his neck with a 45 pound weight/dumbbell after they began arguing over Taylor Eakin (attached photo). . Defendants now move pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(3) ("Rule 12(b)(3)") for an order dismissing Plaintiffs' Complaint for improper venue. In support of their Motion to Transfer Venue, Defendants have submitted a declaration of their counsel, made under penalty of perjury, identifying several nonparty witnesses who were involved in the events or investigation following KJ's death: various individuals from the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office, KJ's parents, and the author of the anonymous e-mail. 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. No. Kravitz, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6); see, e.g., Santa's Best Craft, LLC v. 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