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Jury Awards $779 Million for Security Guard's Wrongful Death

12/10/2025

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The Gadsden County jury awarded $779 million to Lewis Butler's family, a security guard killed in 2023 at an internet gambling cafe.
The wrongful death lawsuit alleged the cafe owners ignored security risks and failed to report a prior robbery.
Butler's widow aims to shut down such cafes, arguing they foster crime.
The case shows a gun stolen in a prior robbery was used in Butler's murder, highlighting enforcement gaps.

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The Gadsden County jury awarded $779 million to Lewis Butler's family, a security guard killed in 2023 at an internet gambling cafe.
The wrongful death lawsuit alleged the cafe owners ignored security risks and failed to report a prior robbery.
Butler's widow aims to shut down such cafes, arguing they foster crime.
The case shows a gun stolen in a prior robbery was used in Butler's murder, highlighting enforcement gaps.