Man Acquitted in Fatal Hit-and-Run of 10-Year-Old Black Boy, Spits at Victim's Family

Acquittal in Jordan Hill Case

• 📌 Cody Rollinson, accused in the fatal hit-and-run death of 10-year-old Jordan Hill, was acquitted of all charges on January 15th.
• 💔 The verdict came after a jury deliberated for approximately one hour, clearing Rollinson of aggravated DUI and felony fleeing charges.

Incident Details and Accusations

• 🚗 The incident occurred on April 6th, 2025, when Rollinson allegedly struck Jordan Hill with his pickup truck while Hill was riding an ATV on the side of the road.
• ⚠️ Rollinson faced charges including aggravated DUI and felony fleeing, having been released on a $41,000 bond.
• 🗣️ Rollinson claimed he left the scene because he lacked cell service to call 911.

Family's Reaction and Concerns

• 😠 A video captured on the day of the verdict shows Rollinson spitting at the victim's family, an act described as having no remorse.
• ⚖️ The family's spokesperson, Markwell Bridges, characterized Hill's death as a potential hate crime, not an accident.
• ❓ Maria Woodward, Jordan Hill's sister, expressed shock, stating, "I just felt that this justice system here just failed us because they had all the evidence."
• 💔 Wanda Brown, the victim's mother, described herself as "crushed" and "shocked" by the unexpected verdict.

Legal and Public Opinion

• 📜 The transcript emphasizes that it is undisputed that Rollinson killed the child and that the state believed he was responsible, leading to an indictment.
• 🗣️ Despite the acquittal, the speaker asserts that Rollinson is not immune to the court of public opinion, stating, "the fact is he killed that child."
• 😔 The discussion highlights the profound grief and despair of the victim's mother and the perceived failure of the justice system in this case.