by Bob Walsh
John
Raynor was 26 years old and was a Daytona Beach Florida police officer
when he was shot on June 23. On that day we was allegedly shot to death
by Othal Wallace. Wallace was later arrested in Georgia, hiding in a
tree house. Wallace is currently being prosecuted for capital murder.
Officer Raynor died of his injures 55 days after being shot.
The
firm of Bichler and Longo, a law firm that specializes in representing
first responders, is suing Wallace on behalf of the estate. Wallace
supporters have raised almost $50,000 on-line to help with his defense.
If the lawsuit is successful it could go after that money. Other than
the defense fund Wallace has no significant assets. Wallace is
currently represented by the public defender.
The
suit is for $5 million. In addition the city might join in the suit to
recover their expenses beyond their insurance for Officer Raynor's
medical costs, which will run about $1 million.
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