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Elliott Williams’ Family to get $10 Million for his Death in Jail
This week, The New York Times and The Washington Post, covered the horrific story of Elliott Williams. Eight years after Mr. Williams’ torturous death, Tulsa County agreed this week to...
Tulsa County agrees to pay $10M to settle jail death suit
The following article is from The Washington Post regarding the lawsuit of the death of Elliott Williams. County agrees to pay $10M to settle Oklahoma jail death suit Officials have...
$4 Million Verdict Awarded to Motorcyclist Beaten by Undersheriff
On October 4, 2019, a federal jury awarded a $4 million verdict to a motorcyclist who says he was standing still with his hands raised when he was beaten by...
Oklahoma City Police Officer Opens Fire on Teen
A recent video shows Oklahoma officer, Sgt. Kyle Holcomb opening fire on 14-yr old, Lorenzo Clerkly, Jr. on March 10. Lorenzo was playing with friends at an abandoned house with...
Women Paid Less than Men at Tulsa City Hall
The Tulsa World recently published an analysis that most top-paying jobs at Tulsa City Hall continue to be held by men, though the gender pay gap is improving. The analysis of base...
Smolen & Roytman in the News: 2017
An Oklahoma Horror Story: The last six days of Elliott Earl Williams. – The Marshall Project, January 23, 2017 Ex-Sheriff Stanley Glanz testifies inmate Elliott Williams was ‘acting up,’ so...
Smolen & Roytman in the News: 2016
Manslaughter Charges For Tulsa’s Killer Cop – Daily Beast, February 11, 2016 Jury Finds Against Former Tulsa County Sheriff In Federal Trial – News on 6, March 2, 2016 Jury rules in favor...
