A Texas judge ruled the Sutherland Springs church mass shooting victims and their families could sue the sporting goods store where the suspect bought the firearm used in the massacre, according to The Dallas Morning News. Jason Webster, an attorney for several victims and families pursuing the lawsuit, claims the store where the alleged shooter Devin Kelley purchased the assault rifle-style gun conducted an illegal sale. Bexar County District Court Judge Karen Pozza denied the request of the
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