Roy Oliver trial ruling, Dallas homelessness programs, Reese's championship taunting

Also, see Taylor Swift surprise a fan in Arlington. [EVENING ROUNDUP](dallasnews.com) dallasnews.com Sponsored by: Content and story selection are solely editorial's decision. [Ex-Balch Springs cop Roy Oliver is pictured hearing out his sentencing in court in 2018.]( Roy Oliver reacts in 2018 after receiving a sentence of 15 years in prison for the murder of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards,(Rose Baca / Staff Photographer) Jury: Ex-Balch Springs cop Roy Oliver must pay Jordan Edwards’ family $21 million]( Roy Oliver must pay Jordan Edwards’ family more than $21 million, after a jury Monday found the former Balch Springs police officer [used excessive and unreasonable force]( when he fatally shot the 15-year-old. In a civil trial, the six-person federal jury — five men and one woman — decided Oliver was responsible for Jordan’s death in 2017 and that his actions violated the teen’s constitutional rights. The jury awarded Jordan’s father, Odell Edwards, about $10.6 million — more than $8.5 million to Odell Edwards and $2.1 million to Jordan’s estate — in compensatory damages and $11 million in punitive damages, acknowledging that Oliver acted with reckless indifference when he shot into a moving car and killed Jordan, who was Black. [READ MORE](   ADVERTISEMENT   TOP STORIES [Dallas, Collin counties to get $22M in yearly funds for homelessness programs]( 20% increase in annual support will help replenish local rapid rehousing, permanent housing initiatives [Your 2023 Voter Guide: See races, candidates and what’s on May 6 election ballot]( The 2023 Dallas Morning News Voter Guide can help you prepare for the polls. [50 years of beers: Dallas bar Stoneleigh P celebrates milestone — then plans to move]( Over its 50 years, the Stoneleigh P has been home base for a host of curious characters — real people with [...] [Dallas County juveniles locked up longer while awaiting justice. Officials want that fixed]( Juvenile Board is working to improve the juvenile justice system after a report found the county falls [...] [Watch: Taylor Swift gives Arlington dancer special souvenir at closing AT&T Stadium show]( Jaylan Ford got the gift a lifetime after supporters pitched in for his floor ticket to Swift’s ‘Eras Tour.’ [READ MORE NEWS](   Looking for more of the latest insights and top stories? We've got you covered. Become a member of The Dallas Morning News. [Join today](.   ADVERTISEMENT   SPORTS [5 things to know about Angel Reese taunting Caitlin Clark during LSU vs. Iowa]( Reese was called ‘classless’ for using John Cena’s ‘you can’t see me’ move that Clark used a week before. [Mavericks OT loss to Hawks has Kyrie Irving, Dallas looking for ‘glimmer of hope’]( The thread by which the Dallas Mavericks' play-in hopes are hanging on became more frayed on Sunday. They lost [...] [UFC, WWE combine to form $21.4 billion sports entertainment company]( Vince McMahon, executive chairman at WWE, will serve in the same role at the new company. BUSINESS [Hot List, patio edition: 18 great restaurants for outdoor dining in Dallas-Fort Worth]( Courtyards, balconies, even pizza picnics: It’s all here if you're looking for outdoor dining. [High-profile Tower at Park Lane up for grabs in North Dallas]( The 20-story high-rise in North Dallas is across from NorthPark Center mall. [JCPenney goes back to department store roots to shake retail ‘road kill’ rap]( More than two years out from a difficult bankruptcy, JCPenney has found some solid footing while other big [...] POLITICS [Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick holding the cards for Texas casino gambling, sports betting]( Supporters of mobile sports betting are pushing to get it approved in the Texas House, and then make a renewed [...] [Texas Senate strips amendment exempting current patients from transgender care ban]( The Texas Senate on Monday approved a bill to ban certain medical treatments for transgender minors after [...] [A $10B natural gas backup power plan advances in Texas Senate]( Effort to shore up power grid resembles failed 2021 pitch from Berkshire Hathaway. It could come up for a full [...]   ADVERTISEMENT   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [LinkedIn]( [YouTube]( [Privacy Policy](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy) | [Account Login]( |[Help Center]( [Terms of Service]( | [Manage Preferences](dallasnews.com/privacy-policy| [Unsubscribe]( The Dallas Morning News 1954 Commerce Street Dallas, TX 75201 © Copyright 2023