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Jack Harlow added to lawsuit against nightclub over fatal shooting at pre-Kentucky Derby party

Jack Harlow added to lawsuit against nightclub over fatal shooting at pre-Kentucky Derby party
New at 11 Jack Harlow is now being sued for a deadly shooting. Last year during a Derby Eve party, the Grammy nominated rapper was added to a lawsuit filed against the owner of vibes nightclub. Ronnie O'Bannon, who is a DJ for Harlow, is charged with shooting Kazmir a nash. During an argument. According to the suit, O'Bannon and others with Harlow were allowed into the club without being screened by security. NEWS. SECOND ANCHOR: -- VICKI: JESSE JOHNSON AND MARQUIS MITCHELL ARE BOTH IN JAIL TONIGHT ON $500,000 BONDS. THEY ARE SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT NEXT WEEK. NEW AT 11:00, JACK HARLOW IS NOW BEING SUED FOR A DEADLY SHOOTING, LAST YEAR RIDUNG A DERBY EVE PARTY. THE GRAMMY-NOMINATED RAPPER WAS ADDED TO A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST THE OWNER OF VIBES NIGHTCLUB. RONNIE ’BA'NNON, WHO IS A D.J. FOR HARLOW, IS CHARGED WITH SHOOTING KASMIRA NASH DURING AN ARGUMENT. ACCORDG INTO THE SUIT, O’BANNON AND OTHERS WITH HARLOW WERE ALLOWED INTO THE CLUB WI
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Jack Harlow added to lawsuit against nightclub over fatal shooting at pre-Kentucky Derby party
Louisville rapper Jack Harlow has been added to a lawsuit against a nightclub that was the site of a fatal shooting during a pre-Kentucky Derby party.The lawsuit was originally filed in December in the months after the shooting that took place the early morning hours of May 1, the day of the Kentucky Derby, at the Vibes Restaurant and Ultra Lounge on River Road.Filed on behalf of the woman who was killed at the nightclub, the lawsuit was amended this week to include Harlow and Generation Now, LLC, which according to the court document provides management and security services for the Louisville rapper.Background: Louisville nightclub sued over fatal shooting at pre-Kentucky Derby partyRonnie Tyshon O'Bannon, 27, also known as Lucci, is accused of shooting and killing Kasmira Nash, 37. O'Bannon turned himself in to police, but also claims he was attacked by Nash, and was defending himself.O'Bannon was a DJ for Jack Harlow, who was also there that night.The lawsuit filed by Nash's family accuses the nightclub of failing to implement proper safety and security for the event that night. The amended version now accuses Harlow and Generation Now of having a part in what transpired at the club."Defendants Jack Harlow and Generation Now, LLC, knew or should have known that O'Bannon regularly carried a handgun, including during his attendance at events such as the event at Vibes as set forth above," the lawsuit alleges.More on the case: DJ for rapper Jack Harlow in custody on murder charge in Louisville club shootingThey say the club allowed certain attendees — like O'Bannon and the crew he was with — to bypass the security, which allowed him to bring in a gun. They also say the club failed to remove either O'Bannon or Nash as they fought.The suit, filed on behalf of her son, Kaleb, and her mother, wants compensation for their loss, funeral expenses and more.O'Bannon was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence after the shooting.Jack Harlow posts about shooting after DJ charged with murder: 'My heart is broken'In the days after the shooting, Harlow took to social media to address the shooting, committing to doing his part to "making Louisville a better place."Harlow was supposed to have a special role at the Kentucky Derby last year, but was absent last minute and his social media went dark after that until he released his statement."My heart is broken by the events that occurred over Derby weekend. My heart breaks for Kasmira, her children, and everyone else touched by this tragic death. My heart breaks for my city, a place that's been through too much pain already."I've been in touch with Kasmira's family during this unimaginably painful time, and I'm grateful to them for keeping the lines of communication open."Nothing can reverse what happened. Too many lives have been changed forever. My life will remain committed to making Louisville a better place."Harlow's team has not commented on the recent update to the lawsuit.

Louisville rapper Jack Harlow has been added to a lawsuit against a nightclub that was the site of a fatal shooting during a pre-Kentucky Derby party.

The lawsuit was originally filed in December in the months after the shooting that took place the early morning hours of May 1, the day of the Kentucky Derby, at the Vibes Restaurant and Ultra Lounge on River Road.

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Filed on behalf of the woman who was killed at the nightclub, the lawsuit was amended this week to include Harlow and Generation Now, LLC, which according to the court document provides management and security services for the Louisville rapper.

Background: Louisville nightclub sued over fatal shooting at pre-Kentucky Derby party

Ronnie Tyshon O'Bannon, 27, also known as Lucci, is accused of shooting and killing Kasmira Nash, 37. O'Bannon turned himself in to police, but also claims he was attacked by Nash, and was defending himself.

O'Bannon was a DJ for Jack Harlow, who was also there that night.

The lawsuit filed by Nash's family accuses the nightclub of failing to implement proper safety and security for the event that night. The amended version now accuses Harlow and Generation Now of having a part in what transpired at the club.

"Defendants Jack Harlow and Generation Now, LLC, knew or should have known that O'Bannon regularly carried a handgun, including during his attendance at events such as the event at Vibes as set forth above," the lawsuit alleges.

More on the case: DJ for rapper Jack Harlow in custody on murder charge in Louisville club shooting

They say the club allowed certain attendees — like O'Bannon and the crew he was with — to bypass the security, which allowed him to bring in a gun. They also say the club failed to remove either O'Bannon or Nash as they fought.

The suit, filed on behalf of her son, Kaleb, and her mother, wants compensation for their loss, funeral expenses and more.

O'Bannon was charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence after the shooting.

Jack Harlow posts about shooting after DJ charged with murder: 'My heart is broken'

In the days after the shooting, Harlow took to social media to address the shooting, committing to doing his part to "making Louisville a better place."

Harlow was supposed to have a special role at the Kentucky Derby last year, but was absent last minute and his social media went dark after that until he released his statement.

"My heart is broken by the events that occurred over Derby weekend. My heart breaks for Kasmira, her children, and everyone else touched by this tragic death. My heart breaks for my city, a place that's been through too much pain already.

"I've been in touch with Kasmira's family during this unimaginably painful time, and I'm grateful to them for keeping the lines of communication open.

"Nothing can reverse what happened. Too many lives have been changed forever. My life will remain committed to making Louisville a better place."

Harlow's team has not commented on the recent update to the lawsuit.