(Bloomington, MN) — A settlement is in place between the Mall of American and the family of a boy who was injured after being thrown off a balcony at the mall by a stranger. Representatives of the family say the mall will be working closely with the family on safety improvements at the center, but that the terms of the settlement are confidential. Five-year-old Landen suffered head trauma and multiple broken bones during the attack by Emmanuel Aranda, who is now serving a 19-year prison sentence. GoFundMe updates indicate that Landen is walking well and continues to have a long road to physical and emotional recovery.
About the Author: Ashley Hanley
Ashley (Goettl) Hanley is a North Mankato native and Mankato West graduate who made the switch from TV journalism to radio.
After five years at KEYC News 12, Ashley is thrilled to be working for KTOE News. Ashley and her husband John, and son John, enjoy spending time in the community. You can also find Ashley coaching and playing softball and supporting her brother on the MSU football team and her sister with Scarlet athletics.
Even though she went to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Ashley kept her Minnesota roots and is a big Twins and Vikings fan!
