A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ruled that Nick Gordon was "the responsible party" in Bobbi Kristina Brown's death . The action stemmed from a civil lawsuit, not criminal proceedings, although Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says the criminal investigation into Bobbi Kristina's 2015 death continues .

Here is the lawsuit, filed by Bobbi Kristina's legal representative, that precipitated the ruling .

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Gwinnett County Fair takes place this weekend with carnival rides, livestock shows, a circus and more. (Photo courtesy of Gwinnett County Fair/Dustin Grau)

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