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Judge dismisses FBI and State Department from lawsuit over Shanquella Robinson
Judge Max Cogburn has dismissed the Shanquella Robinson family's lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the State Department. In a new federal court filing on Friday, Cogburn agreed with all five of the government's arguments to dismiss. The judge has not yet ruled on the Robinson family's lawsuit against the so-called Cabo 6. Channel 9 has reached out to the Robinson family and the FBI for comment.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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Court hearing underway in connection with death of Shanquella Robinson
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A court hearing is being held on Wednesday in connection with the death of Shanquella Robinson. The Charlotte woman was killed in Mexico in October 2022. Robinson died shortly after arriving in Cabo with her six friends. showed Robinson being beaten inside a hotel room before her death. Two autopsies listed different reasons for her death. The first one in Mexico listed neck and spinal cord injuries, but the one days later in the United States was undetermined. A civil lawsuit names the so-called 'Cabo 6' who were with her as defendants. Robinson's family has also accused the U.S. State Department and the FBI of negligence. They're seeking $100 million in damages. Most recently, , claimed that because the alleged incident occurred in Mexico, it should have been handled by Mexican law. Since the lawsuit was never filed there, they said the claims made against them should be dismissed. According to those filings, the defendants added that they were bystanders during the alleged fight between Robinson and another person, adding that there were no allegations made against them that they participated in the fight or touched anyone. To this day, no one has been charged. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-03-2025
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Another member of the ‘Cabo Six' seeks to have Shanquella Robinson's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — In the ongoing legal battle surrounding the untimely death of Shanquella Robinson, Khalil Cooke, one of the individuals linked to the case, has filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit. Cooke, who is the fourth defendant in the case, is arguing that the U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina is an improper venue to hear the case. This motion, filed on March 14, 2025, comes after similar motions were filed by other co-defendants, Alysee Hyatt, Wenter Donovan, and Malik Dyer. These individuals had previously argued that the case should be handled under Mexican law because the incident took place in Mexico. The motion to dismiss claims that since the wrongful death occurred outside the United States, it should be dealt with in Mexico, not in North Carolina, where the defendants reside. Shanquella Robinson's mother, Sallamondra Robinson, has fiercely responded to these motions. In February, Hyatt and Donovan filed their motions, claiming that because the incident happened in Mexico, the case should be pursued under Mexican jurisdiction. However, the plaintiff's legal team has pushed back, arguing that the defendants' motion is not enough to dismiss the case from North Carolina courts. Robinson's response to the motion highlights that this lawsuit is filed by an American plaintiff (Shanquella's mother) against American defendants, many of whom reportedly fled to North Carolina after the incident. This, they argue, makes North Carolina the most appropriate jurisdiction for the lawsuit. According to the plaintiff, the defendants, who are all from North Carolina, allegedly tried to conceal critical information about Shanquella's death after returning to the state. The response emphasizes that the actions of the so-called 'Cabo Six' in the aftermath of Shanquella's death – including promoting the viral video of the violent attack and withholding information from investigators – should be addressed in North Carolina courts. The defense's attempt to have the case dismissed, the plaintiff argues, would only serve to evade justice. In addition to the legal arguments presented by the defendants, the plaintiff raises concerns about the challenges of pursuing the case in Mexico. One of the main points made in the response is that the defendants failed to explain how a case would be properly handled in Mexico, where obtaining testimony from witnesses might be extremely difficult. The plaintiffs argue that dismissing the case would deny them the chance to present their case fairly and could undermine the ability to hold the defendants accountable in a court of law. If the claims are dismissed, some fear it would set a dangerous precedent that could send the message that U.S. citizens can evade justice by fleeing to a foreign country, and then use 'jurisdictional loopholes' to avoid legal consequences. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Shanquella Robinson attorneys ask judge to keep case in US
Attorneys for Shanquella Robinson's family say their lawsuit should stay in the Western District of North Carolina. The attorneys for defendants Alysse Hyatt and Wenter Donovan are asking the federal judge to dismiss the case because of an improper venue. Hyatt and Donovan argue the case should be heard in Mexico since the alleged crimes occurred there. ALSO READ: FBI files shed some light on Shanquella Robinson investigation On Monday, Robinson's family attorney responded in federal court, saying this is a suit by an 'American plaintiff against American defendants' and 'while the conduct may have started in a foreign country, it continued on American soil.' The judge will make a decision in the coming months. Robinson died mysteriously in 2022 while on a trip to Cabo with Hyatt, Donovan, and four others. Robinson's family is suing, alleging wrongful death. VIDEO: FBI files shed some light on Shanquella Robinson investigation
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05-03-2025
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‘Stomped on': FBI documents reveal new details in Shanquella Robinson case
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The family of Shanquella Robinson, a Charlotte woman who died while on vacation in Mexico in October 2022, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against her friends who were with her during the trip. The legal action comes amid new revelations from an ongoing FBI investigation, which has brought fresh scrutiny to the circumstances surrounding Robinson's death. Robinson, who had traveled to the Baja Peninsula with a group of friends, was reported to have suffered injuries after allegedly getting drunk and hurting herself. However, a disturbing video that later surfaced contradicted these claims. The footage appeared to show Robinson being physically assaulted. At that time, Mexican authorities announced that her death was caused by a broken neck, not self-inflicted injuries. Mexican authorities issued an arrest warrant for one of the 'Cabo Six,' but the State Department reportedly never forwarded the request to the International Affairs office so they were never extradited. Both the FBI and the State Department have filed a motion to dismiss the wrongful death lawsuit due to a lack of jurisdiction over the claims made against the defendants. About one week later, Nazeer Wiggins, another one of the 'Cabo Six,' responded, denying all allegations. The legal battle is intensifying as more details emerged this week. The FBI recently released new documents in connection to the investigation, though much of it has been redacted, including the names of those who spoke with agents. According to the heavily censored documents, Robinson's body showed signs of significant trauma, including bruises and injuries that indicated she had been 'stomped on.' Authorities also expressed suspicion that there may have been hidden cameras inside the Airbnb where Robinson and her friends were staying, potentially providing further evidence of what happened in the moments leading up to her death. While further details of the ongoing investigation haven't been released, the Robinson family is determined to hold those responsible accountable. Their lawsuit alleges that Robinson's friends contributed to her death and they're seeking justice for their 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
