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Former top prosecutor for Baltimore convicted in perjury case tied to purchase of Florida homes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN (Associated Press)GREENBELT, Md. (AP) — A former top prosecutor for the city of Baltimore was convicted on Thursday of charges that she lied about the finances of a side business to improperly access retirement funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, using the money to buy two Florida homes.A federal jury convicted former Baltimore state’s attorney Marilyn Mosby of two counts of perjury after a trial that started Monday.Mosby served two terms as state’s attorney for Baltimore. A federal grand jury indicted her on perjury charges before a Democratic primary challenger defeated her last year.James Wyda, a lawyer for Mosby, declined to comment, citing a gag order. The U.S. Attorney’s office won’t have a comment on the verdict, said spokeswoman Marcia Lubin.Mosby gained a national profile for prosecuting Baltimore police officers after Freddie Gray, a Black man, died in police custody in 2015, which was Mosby’s first year in office. H...

LeBron James’ rise to global basketball star to be displayed in museum in hometown of Akron, Ohio

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

AKRON, Ohio (AP) — LeBron James’ path from basketball prodigy to NBA scoring champion is being memorialized where it began.LeBron James’ Home Court, a museum dedicated to James and his many milestones, will open in Akron on Nov. 25.A multimedia experience, the museum will include a re-creation of the apartment where he and his mother, Gloria, lived along with items from his childhood, high school playing career and championship runs with Cleveland, Miami and the Los Angeles Lakers.The museum is at House Three Thirty, a facility started by James’ foundation to serve the community where he was raised.“My dream was always to put Akron on the map, so to have a place in my hometown that allows me to share my journey with my fans from all over the world means a lot to me,” James said. “I’ve been known to hang on to a lot of things over the years, and I always knew there would be a time and place to bring them out.”Among the items on display will be the all-white su...

Man wanted for alleged sexual assault aboard TTC bus

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

Police are searching for a man wanted for an alleged sexual assault aboard a TTC bus in north Etobicoke.Investigators say the incident occurred in the area of Kipling Avenue and Dixon Avenue just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.Police say the man boarded a TTC bus and sat close to the victim. After another passenger seated beside the victim got up and left, the man asked if he could sit next to the victim. He then allegedly sexually assaulted them.The man is described as five-foot-three, between 50 and 60 years of age, with a medium build, short black hair balding on top and a black moustache. He was last seen wearing a black coat, beige shirt, black pants, black running shoes and carrying a black backpack.

Women’s prison in Mexico plagued by food poisoning and bad care is hit by a wave of 8 suicides

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A women’s prison in Mexico plagued by food poisoning and poor medical care has now hit by wave of 8 suicides in the last 4 1/2 months, authorities confirmed Thursday. The federal prisons bureau confirmed the suicides in a statement, and said it was taking steps to improve the situation at the women’s prison in the state of Morelos, south of Mexico City.The office said it had changed prison managers and increased sports, cultural and handicraft activities for the prison’s approximately 1,000 inmates. Reports from earlier this year found that conditions were harsh at the prison, with inmates often served rotting food. The governmental National Human Rights Commission said 400 inmates suffered food poisoning in outbreaks in 2022. That report said the women were not given appropriate medical care after falling ill; many were not given medications because none were available. A statement issued in July by a coalition of rights and advocacy groups said the lack of...

Former New Mexico State players charged with sex crimes in locker-room hazing case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

Three former New Mexico State basketball players were charged with multiple sex crimes Thursday related to a series of alleged assaults of teammates that led to the disbandment of the team in the middle of last season.A New Mexico grand jury indicted former Aggies Deshawndre Washington, Kim Aiken Jr. and Doctor Bradley with multiple counts of criminal sexual penetration, criminal sexual conduct and false imprisonment. Washington and Bradley could face 27 years in prison if convicted on 13 charges apiece. Aiken could face 24 years on 11 charges. In announcing the indictments, the state attorney general did not release the names of the victims. Earlier this week, two former players and a student manager filed a civil lawsuit against the school, athletic director Mario Moccia and former coaches, along with Washington, Aiken and Bradley, contending they were sexually assaulted and threatened with guns in the New Mexico State locker room. Those allegations were similar to others lodged b...

4 taken to hospital after construction accident at former site of Robert Bateman HS in Burlington

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

Four people were taken to hospital and the Ministry of Labour has launched an investigation after a construction accident at the former site of Robert Bateman high school in Burlington on Thursday.According to reports corroborated by police, a section of ceiling collapsed during work at the city-owned property at 5151 New St.The City acquired the property from the Halton school board in a deal that was finalized in 2022.The Ministry of Labour confirmed with CityNews that four workers sustained injuries, but didn’t provide further detail.“As the ministry’s investigation is ongoing, and to protect the integrity of the investigation, we are not able to share further information at this time,” a spokesperson for the Ministry said.

Oakland A’s fans are sending MLB owners ‘Stay In Oakland’ boxes as Las Vegas vote nears

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Boston Red Sox owner John Henry will soon receive a special “Stay In Oakland” box from Bay Area fans packed with a green Athletics cap, a baseball card featuring his likeness and a note telling him all the reasons he should vote no on the team’s planned relocation to Las Vegas.They will try to sway Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees, too — another owner identified as someone who could be convinced to vote against Vegas. They hope Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno might be an ally. Or perhaps Ray Davis of the World Series champion Texas Rangers. Maybe the Seattle Mariners’ John Stanton.The devoted fan group chose 15 owners to receive the box, selected because maybe — just maybe — there’s one more chance to keep the A’s in Oakland.This last-ditch effort includes a big assist by clothing company Last Dive Bar, a loyal A’s supporter. It made the boxes and a snazzy, colorful “Keep the Athletics in … OAKLAND” postcard. “T...

National Women’s Soccer League announces new media deal with CBS, ESPN, Prime Video and Scripps’ ION

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

The National Women’s Soccer League on Thursday announced a new media rights deal that will feature the league’s matches on ESPN, CBS Sports, Amazon Prime Video and Scripps Sports. “These partners believe in our future. They believe in our players, they believe in what we can be,” NWSL Commissioner Jessica Berman said. “We’re resetting the standards by which women’s sports can be valued.” The league’s current deal with CBS Sports ends at the end of this season. The new media rights package runs through 2027. Financial details were not made public. The NWSL championship will air Saturday night on CBS between Gotham FC and OL Reign. CBS will continue to broadcast the championship game on its main network. “Extending this partnership further demonstrates our commitment to elevating women’s sports as we continue to work hand-in-hand with the NWSL to highlight the world’s best women’s soccer players,” Sean McManus, chairman of CBS Sports, said in a prepared stateme...

New initiative gives free cell phones to domestic violence survivors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

CHICAGO — The Cook County Sheriff's Office is launching a free cell phone program to help victims of domestic violence and human trafficking.The partnership with the 911 Cell Phone Bank aims to reconnect survivors with their loved ones and restore their access to support services. President Biden speaks at Stellantis plant in Illinois Abusers often control victims' cell phones by paying for the bill, installing a tracking feature and managing passwords.The Cook County Sheriff's Office says about 40% of the survivors the office works with, do not have access to a phone.

Rogers Park man found guilty of threatening abortion clinic via iFunny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:11:09 GMT

CHICAGO -- A Chicago man was found guilty Wednesday on federal charges after he threatened to kill people at a women’s health clinic in 2019.Farhan Sheikh, 23, of Rogers Park, was convicted of threatening to commit violence at a women's reproductive health clinic after posting explicit threats on the website iFunny in Aug. 2019. Person in custody after shooting outside strip club in South Loop In a series of posts federal agents allege that Sheikh wrote:“I am done with my state and thier [sic] “expletive” abortion laws and allowing innocrnt [sic] kids to be slaughtered for the so called “womans right. I will not tolerate this anymore. Im DONE. On August 23rd 2019, I will go to the [Victim A] in Chicago on [Street A]. I will proceed to slaughter and murder any doctor, patient, or visitor I see in the area and I will not back down. consider this a warning for anyone visiting…”Farhan Skeikh via iFunny (Aug. 13, 2019)Another post on iFunny said in part, “May God forgive me for what I ...