Archive for the ‘Ereck Plancher Trial’ Category

Video: UCF Athletics Guilty Verdict Read in Ereck Plancher Case

The University of Central Florida Athletics Association Inc. was found guilty of negligence in the wrongful death lawsuit brought by the parents of fallen Knights football player Ereck Plancher. The jury came to a verdict after about five hours of deliberation. Watch video of the verdict get read in...
July 2nd, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, Health, Sports, Videos | Read More

Video: Ereck Plancher Trial Closing Arguments

Before the jury in the Ereck Plancher trial returned a guilty verdict against the University of Central Florida Athletics Association Inc., both sides gave closing arguments. KnightNews.com carried them live, but was also rolling on them so we could bring them to you in higher quality. We’ve got...
July 2nd, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports | Read More

UCF Football Guilty in Ereck Plancher Wrongful Death Trial

More than three years after UCF football player Ereck Plancher died following a workout, his parents’ lawyer said the $10 million verdict awarded by the jury brought “justice” for the family. Both Sides React to Verdict; Exclusive Legal Analysis: UCF spokesman Grant Heston said...
July 1st, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports | Read More

Ereck Plancher Verdict: UCFAA Found Negligent in Wrongful Death Trial

UPDATE (6/30/2011 @ 11:57 PM) – The jury found the UCF Athletics Association negligent in the wrongful death of Ereck Plancher and his family was awarded 10 million in damages, click here for more on this breaking story. The family of Ereck Plancher and the Athletics Association of the University...
June 30th, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: Live Video Stream of UCF Football Lawsuit, Complete Coverage

UPDATE (6/30/2011 @ 11:57 PM) – The jury found the UCF Athletics Association negligent in the wrongful death of Ereck Plancher and his family was awarded 10 million in damages, click here for more on this breaking story. Our Previous Live Coverage Updates & Trial Video on Demand: The University...
June 30th, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports, UCF Administration, Videos | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: Jury Profile in UCF Football Wrongful Death Case

With the defense poised to rest its case and closing arguments planned for Thursday, KnightNews.com has put together some basic information on the jurors who will deliberate and decide whether University of Central Florida Athletics Association Inc. was negligent for Ereck Plancher’s death. Out...
June 29th, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: Opening Statements Video

You asked for it and here it is. This is the opening statements in its entirety for the plaintiff and defense. To continue watching the opening statements after the video you’re watching is finished, click the “next page” link at the bottom of the page. Judge Evans Explaining The...
June 28th, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, News | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: UCF Football on Offense After Plaintiff Rests Case

The UCF Athletics Association Inc. started to make its case Tuesday morning by calling Ronnie Weaver to the stand, a running back for the Knights who was present at the practice the day Ereck Plancher died. WATCH LIVE VIDEO OF ERECK PLANCHER TRIAL The Plaintiff rested its case the previous afternoon...
June 28th, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Sports | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial Field Trip Coincides with UCF Summer B Classes

Freshmen starting their first college classes ever at the University of Central Florida shared campus with a jury, judge and slew of attorneys and media taking a field trip to view the facility where former UCF football player Ereck Plancher struggled before dying in 2008. Watch Ereck Plancher Trial...
June 27th, 2011 | Academics, Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: ‘Boxing Match with Words’ when O’Leary Testifies

The following is exclusive legal commentary from KnightNews.com legal analyst and Orlando attorney Lisa Figueroa. Boxing Match With Words – And the Fight Continues On the day of the most important witness for the UCFAA’s testimony, the Courtroom seemed more like a boxing ring than a court of law. ...
June 24th, 2011 | COMMENTARY, Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Safety, Sports | Read More
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