Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

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The gun-maker Smith & Wesson illegally targeted young men at risk of violence with ads for firearms - including the 22-year-old gunman accused of opening fire on an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago and killing seven people, according to several lawsuits filed Wednesday in Illinois.

2 months ago·Highland Park, United States

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The Guardian

Chicago Fourth of July parade shooting survivors sue Smith & Wesson

Lawsuits accuse maker of gun used in attack of illegally targeting ads at young men at risk of committing violence

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

2 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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USA Today

Highland Park July 4 parade shooting victims, families sue gun manufacturer

Victims of the Highland Park parade shooting filed several lawsuits Wednesday against multiple parties they linked to the massacre.

2 months ago·United States

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Associated Press News

Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

CHICAGO (AP) — Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits Wednesday against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack, accusing gun-maker Smith & Wesson of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.

2 months ago·United States

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abc News

Highland Park shooting victims file lawsuits against gun-maker over advertising practices

Victims of the Highland Park shooting are filing lawsuits against gunmaker Smith & Wesson, the accused shooter and the accused shooter's father seeking damages.

2 months ago·United States

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Washington Times

Smith & Wesson sued over link to July 4 parade mass shooting

Survivors of the mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade and family members of those killed filed 11 lawsuits Wednesday against the manufacturer of the rifle used in the attack, accusing gun-maker Smith & Wesson of illegally targeting its ads at young men at risk of committing mass violence.

2 months ago·Washington, United States

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