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The term may have changed over the past few centuries, but police brutality is nothing new to the U.S. Our police forces have adapted and expanded to become robust organizations entrusted with upholding the law across our nation, but they haven’t been able to completely stop misconduct within their ranks. Over the past few years,…
READ MOREMurphy, Falcon & Murphy extends its warmest congratulations to partner Paula Xinis, who was recently confirmed to the federal bench by a Senate vote of 53-34. Ms. Xinis will fill a vacated seat on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Ms. Xinis joined our team in 2011 and has been integral in…
READ MOREAt a press conference on Wednesday, September 9th, 2015, Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Freddie Gray, announced a $6.4 million settlement in the family’s wrongful death case against the City of Baltimore. In addition to the financial settlement, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake pledged to implement body cameras for all of the city’s police…
READ MOREChannel 4 News Interviews Billy Murphy, Jr. About Freddie Gray, Baltimore Riots and Police Brutality
Founding Partner Judge William H. “Billy” Murphy, Jr. is representing the family of Freddie Gray, the young man who died while in Baltimore Police custody. In this interview with Kylie Morris, Washington correspondent for Britain’s Channel 4 News, Judge Murphy discusses justice, the Baltimore riots and the of police brutality.
READ MOREThe circumstances surrounding Freddie Gray’s arrest are controversial, disputed, and at best, convoluted. After a Baltimore policeman began pursuing Freddie Gray around 8:39am, at least five more stops were made before Gray was taken to the Western District police station, where paramedics were called and where Gray was taken to Maryland Shock Trauma Center. He…
READ MOREAttorney William “Billy” Murphy, Jr. released a statement regarding Freddie Gray’s death. Gray, a young black man from Baltimore, died after a forceful arrest. Authorities claim he was taken without arrest or incident for having a switchblade. However, our attorney sees things differently. In his released statement, Murphy said, On last Sunday morning at about…
READ MOREIn a lawsuit filed today in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City, attorneys Hassan Murphy, Mary McNamara Koch and Jon Simon Stefanuca of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, P.A. allege that the Baltimore Orioles outfielder, Nolan Reimold, sustained serious physical injuries as a result of negligent medical care at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Reimold was diagnosed with a…
READ MORENo one ever wishes to be injured as a result of medical negligence. Nonetheless, the lives of thousands are affected every year as a direct result of medical errors. How would you handle such a situation? Where would you go for answers? How do you cope? And most of all, how do you move on…
READ MOREEarlier this year, a task force generated by the General Assembly has issued a report recommending that the State of Maryland create a so called “birth injury fund” to help babies injured during birth. This appears to be the latest ploy by the insurance industry to deprive patients and consumers of their right to seek…
READ MOREAs a firm, Murphy, Falcon & Murphy has a long tradition of community service and supporting worthy causes. Now, Associate Niki Mendrinos is adding her own unique chapter to this history. In addition to a busy home life and commitments here at the firm, Mendrinos has recently signed on to volunteer with Reading Partners-a group dedicated…
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