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Roger Valadez v. Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV
Date: 11-29-2006
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: District Court, Sedgwick County, Kansas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Dan Monnat of Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, Wichita, Kansas
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Roger Valadez sued Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV on a defamation theory claiming that defendant wrongfully named his as a suspect in the BTK serial killings. Valadez was arrested Dec. 1, 2004 on minor outstanding warrants and was identified as a BTK suspect.
The station and its news director defended themselves by
pointed to evidence that showed police considered Valadez a suspect in the BTK killings.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Roger Valadez v. Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1.1 million.
Which court heard Roger Valadez v. Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV?
This case was heard in District Court, Sedgwick County, Kansas, KS. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Roger Valadez v. Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV?
Plaintiff's attorney: Dan Monnat of Monnat & Spurrier, Chartered, Wichita, Kansas. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Roger Valadez v. Emmis Communications d/b/a KSNW-TV decided?
This case was decided on November 29, 2006.