Family of missing Wisconsin brothers settles lawsuit
KINGSTON, Mo. — The family of two Wisconsin brothers who were killed in Missouri have settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed against the suspect and his mother.
A Callaway County judge approved a $2 million settlement in a lawsuit filed in the deaths of Nicholas and Justin Diemel of Shawano County, Wisconsin.
The family sued Garland Nelson, his mother, Tomme Feil; and their cattle business.
Nelson is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of the brothers and could face the death penalty if he’s convicted.
Nelson has pleaded not guilty and is awaiting trial.
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