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. However, "[t]he presumed prejudice principle is 'rare[ly]' applicable and is reserved for an 'extreme situation.'" It is well established that the majority of the witnesses live in Valdosta and that a jury view of the premises of KJ's death is only possible there. 13, pp. 4-10. of Georgia." 1996) (quoting Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. 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. 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. See Dkt. 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." rally in memory of Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. Id. 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. Id. This dental device was sold to fix patients' jaws. 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. Id. at 1479). at 831 (citing Howell v. Tanner, 650 F.2d 610, 616 (5th Cir. No. (citing Pfeiffer v. Insty Prints, No. rally in memory of their son, Kendrick Johnson, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013, in Atlanta. 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." . Pa. 1999)). at 1371-72. When a defendant objects to venue, "[t]he plaintiff has the burden of showing that venue in the forum is proper." Thus, as Defendants acknowledge, see dkt. A-B (copies of the article and e-mail, respectively). 2015 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Both brothers confessed numerous times to the murder. District courts are vested with broad discretion in weighing conflicting arguments regarding a venue transfer. Id. No. . Id. Bed Bath & Beyond's Wedding gift registry has a wide range of products to choose from for the perfect gift. Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell 's Registry Welcome to Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell's Wedding Registry. In addition, the choice of forum is "afforded little weight if the majority of the operative events occurred elsewhere." See, e.g., id. Id. E, 1-3. 1:13-CV-710-WSD, 2013 WL 5636684, at *2 (N.D. Ga. Oct. 15, 2013) (citing Trinity Christian Ctr. Help make Taylor Eakin & Brian Bell's special day even more memorable. Id. No. 13, pp. 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. U.S. 99 votes, 21 comments. 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. at 4. 10-11. See 28 U.S.C. Dkt. 2d at 1357 (alterations in original) (quoting Moore, 41 F. Supp. 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. Id. . No. The Location of Relevant Documents and the Relative Ease of Access to Sources of Proof. 13, p. 14. at p. 20, overlooking that jurors could be selected from the entire Middle District of Georgia, which extends from Valdosta to Athens. 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 executed early Tuesday morning at the Bell and Eakin homes, as well as Brian Bell's college dorm room. 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 Valdosta Times, the home of 19-year-old Ryan Hall was searched as well. 1391(b)(2). Dkt. . / CBS News. Stephanie Slifer covers crime and justice for CBSNews.com. at 1356 (citing State Street Capital Corp., 855 F. Supp. In evaluating this factor, "the Court looks at whether the case may be resolved more expeditiously in the alternative forum." Dkt. Visit Brian Bell officially visits Florida State. Bell's father Rick was a retired FBI officer who allegedly orchestrated the removal of Johnson's organs and had them replaced with newspaper to hide evidence and other injuries. No. Based on the Court's decision to transfer this case to another venue, the Court declines to consider the portion of Defendants' Motion calling for an evaluation of Plaintiffs William Joel Eakin's and Nora Kay Eakin's claims on the merits. P. 12(b)(3). The parties would enjoy greater ease of access to their witnesses and evidence, and would incur less travel costs and expenses for their witnesses. 1391(b) (1976) (amended 1990)). See supra Subparts II.A-B. #KendrickJohnson" Ga. Dec. 9, 2009) (quoting Escobedo v. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., No. . Barynia Backeljauw + Abhinav Tandon. 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." See Pergo, Inc., 2003 WL 24129779, at *3 (quoting Gulf Oil Corp., 330 U.S. at 509). Ramsey, 323 F. Supp. 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 . 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. Greely v. Lazer Spot, Inc., No. Kravitz, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (citing DaimlerChrysler Corp., 2000 WL 822449, at *6); see, e.g., Santa's Best Craft, LLC v. Janning, No. . 1404(a). No. While it appears that this Court could compel these witnesses to provide live testimony at a trial in this District, as discussed in Subpart II.E, it would not be without causing a great inconvenience to them. Ga. Sept. 6, 2012) (quoting Haworth, Inc., 821 F. Supp. 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. The Bells countersued and also filed libel and defamation suits against Ebony magazine and a freelance journalist for portraying their sons as murderers. See Dkt. Ga. 1991) (quoting Elec. See Smith v. Dollar Tree Stores, Inc., No. See 28 U.S.C. Id. 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. 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. No. 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. 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 . "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. Moore announced Oct. 31, 2013, that he was leading an investigation into the Johnsons death. . Robinson v. Giamarco & Bill, P.C., 74 F.3d 253, 260 (11th Cir. "However, when a Rule 12(b)(3) motion is predicated upon key issues of fact, the court may consider matters outside the pleadings." at 2. at 1166). Convenience of the witnesses is the most important factor to consider under Section 1404(a). Second, it appears that transfer would be in the interests of justice. 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. 6:07-cv-1626-Orl-19KRS, 2008 WL 4058014, at *3 (M.D. 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. 1:96-CV-996-V, 1997 WL 33642373, at *3 (S.D. After FSU withdrew its offer to Brian Bell, the linebacker struggled to find another school where he could play football. Hall said the agents told him, We have more on you than we have on Brian. no. "); Fed. See Capital Corp. Merch. 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. A court "must not disturb the plaintiff's choice of forum unless that choice is clearly outweighed by other considerations." Plaintiffs are residents of Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia. It states that Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, confessed to sleeping with Kendrick Johnson. It states that Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, confessed to sleeping with Kendrick Johnson. B.E. Ladson said he was worried those communications would be made public in court. Defendants also contend that the attached news articles are inadmissible, presumably on hearsay grounds. No. 2d 1352, 1356 (N.D. Ga. 2004) (citing McNair v. Monsanto Co., 279 F. Supp. 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. CV 309-066, 2010 WL 2990042, at *2 (S.D. But Brian told WSB-TV that the school bus fight was "so small," he "can't even remember" what it was about. 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. See Jenkins Brick Co., 321 F.3d at 1371. 1, 7, 16, 18; Dkt. Dkt. No. . Corp. v. Fireman's Fund Ins. Taylor Eakin, Brian Bell's girlfriend, was 16 when she was called before a federal grand jury in April 2014. Open discussion about the Crime Junkie podcast. . 7-8 (citing DeLong Equip. It seems that a single locus of operative facts does exist in this case. 1391(b)(2). Jury prejudice is presumed from pretrial publicity that is "sufficiently prejudicial and inflammatory" and has "saturated the community where the trial[ ] [will be] held." 1994)). Demonstrators in front of the Georgia State Capitol during a "Who Killed K.J." 15-21. https://t.co/BlYQlKVzKl https://t.co/16yxY9cL8y, Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 6, 2020, EVENTS The two constantly argued over Bell's girlfriend Taylor Eakin, who was having an affair with Johnson. Plaintiffs are not required to select the venue with the most substantial nexus to the dispute; rather, they must simply choose a venue where a substantial part of the events occurred, even if a greater part of the events occurred elsewhere. A federal investigation initiated in October 2013 by U.S. Attorney Michael Moore is ongoing. 1391(b)(2) (emphasis added). 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." C (Valdosta Daily Times article). Id. 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 . Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. We are so happy you are here to start this new chapter in our lives with us. Id. However, this harm, coupled with Defendants' publication, make this District a proper venue for Plaintiffs' claims. 2d at 1357. E. Touchton has no personal knowledge of the statements in the newspaper article, given that she did not write it, and has no specialized knowledge of the jury selection process. Fla. 2001)). Press Ass'n v. Stuart, 427 U.S. 539, 554 (1976), and Mayola, 623 F.2d at 997). Rule 45(c)(1) thus grants this Court the power to subpoena witnesses living in Valdosta to attend a trial in Brunswick. 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"). 13, pp. Id. Section 1404(a) contemplates transfer for the "convenience of the parties and witnesses" and "in the interest of justice." 2d at 1356 (citing Gundle Lining Constr. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Furthermore, the projection is based on Bell's senior year in high school eight years ago. (emphasis added) (quoting 28 U.S.C. 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. Brandon Bell, who is both a student at Valdosta High School and the brother of Brian Bell, had. 1, 32, 40; Dkt. 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. 51-5-1(a). Id. Plaintiffs' Complaint states that "[v]enue is proper in this Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 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. of Santa Ana, Inc. v. New Frontier Media, Inc., 761 F. Supp. Nevertheless, according to Plaintiffs, Defendants proceeded to publish the article written on the basis of this e-mail on April 9, 2014. R. Civ. (citing Haworth, Inc. v. Herman Miller, Inc., 821 F. Supp. at 9-10, 16. No. No. 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. . Nor is the Court persuaded by Defendants' argument that venue should lie in the district in which publication occurred and Plaintiffs reside. 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. Now, it seems government agents may be investigating the Johnsons' allegations. Rather, it appears that transferring this case to the Middle District would promote both trial efficiency and the interests of justice. 3127 Morgans Way Valdosta, GA, US 31605 (229) 247-4990 . Johnson's family and their attorneys, however, contend both Bell brothers were on campus when Johnson was last seen alive. Plaintiffs' daughter, Taylor Eakin, attended Lowndes County High School ("LCHS") in Valdosta. 2003)). Tex. "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. at 197). 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. . 1:00 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. 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. Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton, is the co-founder, and owner of TheIndustryCosign.com. The countersuit alleges defamation and denies allegations the Bell brothers and their father were involved in Johnson's death in any way. 2d 878 (Ga. Ct. App. 3:05-CV-1248-G, 2007 WL 1148994, at *5 (N.D. Tex. 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. 12-487, 2012 WL 4321985, at *4 (E.D. Taylor Eakin (@tayloreakin) Instagram photos and videos tayloreakin Follow 80 posts 1,038 followers 1,799 following Taylor Eakin If you are more fortunate than others, build a longer table, not a taller fence. 14, p. 9. 2d 1039, 1043-44 (N.D. Ill. 2007) (explaining that "[e]conomic and reputational injury, in conjunction with other activities such as the dissemination of allegedly defamatory newsletters within the district qualify as substantial parts of the events giving rise to [the plaintiff's] claim"). 'Injury in conjunction with another event, however, may make a district a proper venue.'" 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. Taylor Eakin slept with Kendrick and Brian Bell then beat him to death with a gym weight. Bell threatened Johnson and later killed him. Thus, this Court must "focus on relevant activities of the defendant[s], not of the plaintiff[s]," and consider "only those acts and omissions that have a close nexus to the wrong." Pa. Sept. 21, 2012) ("In defamation cases, it is not enough that the plaintiff may have suffered harm in a particular district . ,Wanya,Morris. We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Privacy Policy 51-5-1(b) (libel); Scouten v. Amerisave Mortg. The Johnsons hired their own pathologist who said Kendrick Johnson died of blunt force trauma. Banking, Inc. v. Corp. 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