Case Description
“On September 24, 2010, Vanessa Sullivan, daughter of Midlands’ most prominent prosecutor, celebrated her 21st birthday with two friends, Taylor Hopson and Danny Dawson, at Chuggie’s Sports Bar. After several hours of celebration at the bar, the three left in a car driven by Dawson. On the way home, Dawson lost control of the car, resulting in a crash in which Sullivan was killed.
A special prosecutor was appointed because of the conflict of interest in having the victim’s parent’s office prosecute the case. A grand jury has returned a multi-count indictment charging the defendant, Danny Dawson, with murder and driving under the influence.”
Competitors
MIAMI A | NATIONALS TEAM 1
Miami A (front) Krista Pikus, Andie Jackson, Deborah O'Neal, Alycia Walker, Claire Meikle
(back) Brad Kent, Pavel Gurevich, Alex Block, Ian Ferrell
- Alex Block
- Ian Ferrell
- Pavel Gurevich
- Andie Jackson
- Brad Kent
- Claire Meikle
- Deb O'Neal
- Krista Pikus
- Alycia Walker
MIAMI B | NATIONALS TEAM 2
Miami B (left to right) Joe Luizzi (2012), Katie Law (2013), Mike Rhodes (2013), Daniella Pierre-Bravo (2013), Neal Schuett, Tyler Abely (2013), Lauren Yates (2014), Julie Luizzi (2014), Mike Woeste (2013)
- Tyler Abely
- Daniella Pierre-Bravo
- Katie Law
- Joe Luizzi
- Julie Luizzi
- Mike Rhodes
- Mike Woeste
- Lauren Yates
All-Americans Alex Block (2014) and Julie Luizzi (2014)
Notable Finishes and Awards
Third Place at UC Irvine Beach Party
All-American Witness Award to Julie Luizzi
All-American Attorney Award to Alex Block