Two former students of the University of Rhode Island are set to face a civil trial over the death of a 21-year-old Fairfield University student in 2004. They are accused of creating a hostile environment for the student leading to his death. Their civil trial began in Providence Superior Court on Thurday, January 29, 2009.
Francis J. Marx died after being pushed into Thames Street, Newport, and being run over by a charter bus carrying URI students back to their campus on May 20, 2004. Marx was engaged in a scuffle with URI students before he fell on the street.
Jarrad Rocheleau of Cumberland and Loren Welsh of Neshanic Station, N.J. have been named as defendants in the lawsuit for failing to exert care leading to Marx's death. Marx's family is seeking $5 million in damages.
To read more about the case click here.
Francis J. Marx died after being pushed into Thames Street, Newport, and being run over by a charter bus carrying URI students back to their campus on May 20, 2004. Marx was engaged in a scuffle with URI students before he fell on the street.
Jarrad Rocheleau of Cumberland and Loren Welsh of Neshanic Station, N.J. have been named as defendants in the lawsuit for failing to exert care leading to Marx's death. Marx's family is seeking $5 million in damages.
To read more about the case click here.
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