In November, Kaitlin Armstrong was convicted of the murder of professional rider Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in an East Austin home in May of this year. The court ordered Armstrong to pay $15 million to the Wilson family as a penalty for her actions.
According to a report by FOX 7 in Austin, Karen and Eric Wilson, who are the parents of Wilson, have filed a lawsuit against Armstrong for wrongful death. The couple is seeking damages of over $1 million in compensation.
According to the prosecutors, Armstrong utilized the Strava app – a renowned application for runners and cyclists that displays their routes – to monitor Wilson’s whereabouts. Additionally, they mentioned that Armstrong had access to Strickland’s Apple and Gmail accounts, allowing him to read through his emails and texts.
Armstrong received a 90-year prison sentence for her murder conviction. She will be eligible for parole after serving 30 years behind bars.
According to court records obtained by the station, Wilson’s parents received a default ruling because Armstrong failed to appear at a hearing on June 17. Additionally, Armstrong did not respond to the initial complaint.
After a long and arduous legal battle, Armstrong was ultimately held accountable for his actions and ordered to pay a total of $15 million in damages. The settlement included a $5 million payment to each of Wilson’s parents, as well as an additional $5 million in exemplary damages that the court deemed necessary to discourage Armstrong from engaging in similar behavior in the future. This outcome served as a powerful reminder of the importance of honesty and integrity, even in the face of intense pressure and scrutiny.
The Court has granted Wilson’s parents the right to receive 8.5% annual interest from Armstrong after the judgment, along with all taxable court costs as a part of the order.
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