14.5 millions in damages for Source Editor

Posted on 10.25.2006

The trial between Kim Osorio and the former executives from The Source gets an end with the grand jury awarding the former Editor in Chief 14.5 millions in damages.

Kim Osorio who first asked for 8 millions before the final verdict declared yesterday :
"I feel like I’ve been vindicated". "Whether it’s hip hop, rock ‘n’ roll or the post office, there’s still laws a company needs to abide by."

The jury took just four hours to find that Osorio was fired in retaliation for complaining about sexual shenanigans at the magazine.

It also found that co-owner Raymond (Benzino) Scott defamed her during a radio interview when he accused the single mom of bed-hopping with hip-hop honchos.

"This verdict shows that all women must be treated with dignity and respect, no matter what industry they work in," said Osorio’s lawyer, Kenneth Thompson.

According to Mercedes Colwin, the magazine’s attorney, The Source is "worth less then a penny on the dollar." Kevin Baken, Mays attorney, also says his client is bankrupt as well.
If the jury does award damages to Osorio, discovery proceedings will take place to determine how Osorio will collect her damages...

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