James Butts
Coverage of James Butts in the Nexus archive.
- Inglewood’s video billboards score a major win in court battle with stadiums
Inglewood's digital billboards secured a legal victory as a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled the city can continue its agreement with WOW Media. The judge dismissed claims by SoFi Stadium, Kia Forum, and Intuit Dome that the deal violated bidding rules and breached contracts, citing compliance with public right-of-way regulations. The stadiums plan to appeal the decision.
- Inglewood wins a legal victory over its most famous building
Inglewood has won a legal battle against Hollywood Park, the owner of SoFi Stadium, over a billboard deal and infrastructure costs. A court ruled the city's agreement with WOW Media legal, but Hollywood Park plans to appeal. The dispute centers on tax revenue and development agreements tied to the stadium.
- Medical examiner determines cause of death for man in Inglewood police altercation
A 37-year-old man died during an Inglewood police arrest, with the medical examiner citing methamphetamine effects as the cause of death and classifying it as an accident. The incident occurred after officers stopped the man for drug paraphernalia in his vehicle, and his family has filed legal claims against the city.