November 21, 2024
Fighting For Justice: Cravens & Noll P.C. Demands Settlement for Desmond Johnson – Altria Theater Graduation Day Shooting Victim
In a press conference held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024 Cravens & Noll, PC, representing client Desmond Johnson, updated the media on the traumatic shooting incident that occurred during the Huguenot High School graduation on June 6, 2023, and called for accountability from the City of Richmond.
Legal Demands and Allegations
Lead counsel and partners at Cravens & Noll, P.C., Tameka Robinson and David Noll, delivered a powerful statement, asserting that the City of Richmond bears direct responsibility for the incident. The key allegations include:
- Gross negligence in allowing an at-risk student to attend the event
- Failure to follow established safety protocols
- Systemic breakdown in school safety management
Our legal team made it clear that their settlement demand extends beyond the school system, targeting the entire City of Richmond. The message was unequivocal: either reach a fair settlement or we will move forward in court to allow a jury to determine fair compensation.
Recordings and media coverage from the press conference are linked below:
- https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/i-was-just-waiting-to-take-my-last-breath-huguenot-high-school-graduation-shooting-victim-takes-legal-action-against-city-of-richmond/
- https://www.12onyourside.com/2024/11/20/graduation-shooting-survivor-asks-city-compensation/
- https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/graduation-day-survivor-lawsuit-nov-19-2024
What’s Next
Cravens & Noll has made their position clear: we are committed to fighting for justice for Desmond Johnson and his family while holding the City of Richmond accountable for what they describe as preventable circumstances.
For more information on this case please contact our legal team at Cravens & Noll, P.C.
Phone: 804-330-9220 or click here.
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