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Podcast: Stop the Killing
Episode: S6E2 The Real Cost of Gun Violence: Lawsuits, Liability & the Price of Freedom
Description: When we talk about gun violence, we count the dead.We count the injured.We debate the laws.
But what about the financial cost?
In this episode, former FBI executive Katherine Schweit examines the hidden economic impact of gun violence in America — from multi-million-dollar settlements to bankrupt gun manufacturers.
Using real cases including:
The 2022 Buffalo Tops Supermarket shooting
The $73 million Sandy Hook settlement
The $10 million award to a teacher shot by a 6-year-old student
Lawsuits involving ghost guns, straw purchases, and firearm accessories
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