Three Memphis police officers charged in the death of Tyre Nichols during a January 2023 traffic stop have been found not guilty of second-degree murder, NBC News reports. Former police officers Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, and Justin Smith — who were previously found guilty of witness tampering but acquitted of …
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The Baltimore Ravens announced Monday that they are releasing kicker Justin Tucker from the team. The news arrives after multiple massage therapists accused Tucker of sexually inappropriate behaviorin a report published by The Baltimore Banner months prior. Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta addressed the release in a …
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This year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will induct acts including Soundgarden, Outkast, and the White Stripes —but some huge names from the ballot didn’t make it, most notably Mariah Carey (for the third time!), Oasis, and Phish. Carey is an undisputed pop legend; Oasis recorded some of …
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Advancements in artificial intelligence aren’t just entering creative industries — they’re making their way to the courtroom as well. An Arizona family used an AI-generated version of their deceased family member to give his own victim statement in court, local outlet ABC 15 reports. Chris Pelkey, 37, was an Army …
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The unexpected internet star Haliey Welch, known as “Hawk Tuah Girl,” is looking back on her recent cryptocurrency controversy with clear eyes. In a recent interview withVanity Fair, the 22-year-old expressed regret about her meme coin $HAWK, which dropped more than 90 percent from a market cap of nearly $500 …
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Luigi Mangione’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss the New York state murder charges against him in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing that the cases against the suspect — Mangione also faces the death penalty in a federal case — amount to double jeopardy. Mangione, who …
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Prince Harry has lost a legal challenge over a decision to downgrade the taxpayer-funded security he and his family will receive during their visits to the U.K. In a ruling issued Friday, May 2, an appeals court in London upheld a U.K. High Court decision from last February that stated …
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Russell Brand appeared in a London court for the first time since being charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault last month, The Associated Press reports. At the largely procedural appearance at the Westminster Magistrates’ court on Friday, May 2, Brand was granted conditional bail and read the charges …
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No criminal charges will be brought against Matt Petgrave, the Canadian hockey player involved in a tragic on-ice accident that led to the death of fellow player Adam Johnson. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed Petgrave would not face charges on Tuesday, April 29, with Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Michael Quinn …
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At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after an SUV plowed into a crowd in Vancouver, British Columbia, during a Filipino street festival on Saturday night. The incident at Lapu Lapu Day festival occurred shortly after Apl.de.ap of Black Eyed Peas finished a headlining DJ set. Authorities charged …
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