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Men accused of mutilating Antioch woman's body will not stand trial

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A scandal involving racist text messages sent between Antioch Police Department officers tarnished a high-profile homicide case so severely that prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss the case. Ashton Montalvo, 32, and Deangelo Laraye Boone, 39, had been charged with felony arson and mutilation in 2022 after a young woman's body was found burning along an Antioch walking trail.The body of 25-year-old Mykaella Sharlman was burned beyond recognition. On Wednesday, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office announced that the case against Montalvo and Boone will not proceed to trial. Antioch Police Department officers who were key investigators for the case are currently embroiled in a racist text messaging scandal that targeted Black suspects. "In this case, the prosecution of Montalvo and Boone for mutilation of human remains and arsonon October 17, 2022, relied heavily on the investigative work of Antioch Police Officers who areassociated with racist text communications," ...

Arrest made in anti-LGBTQ hate crime assault in San Francisco

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

(KRON) -- A man has been arrested on suspicion of committing a hate crime against a pair of men in the Castro on Monday morning, according to the San Francisco Police Department. Person on tracks causes BART delays, coroner responded to the scene at Bay Fair station The incident started near 18th and Hartford streets just before noon. The two victims, a 40-year-old man and a 58-year-old man, said a suspect was following them on foot while "aggressively shouting anti-LGBTQ language," police said. He then allegedly threw a glass object at the pair and the 40-year-old man suffered a non-life threatening injury. Officers investigating the attack found probable cause to arrest 20-year-old Muhammed Abdullah, who they found in the area of Dolores Park. Abdullah allegedly fled from police on foot, and was detained near 18th and Church streets. He was later booked into San Francisco County jail on two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of committing a hate crime and res...

L.A. singer, model tried to traffic more than 200 pounds of cocaine in SUV: sheriff

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

(KTLA) -- A singer-songwriter from Van Nuys and her fitness influencer friend may be facing federal charges after they were arrested in Alabama last week while allegedly trafficking more than 200 pounds of cocaine, according to reports.Racquelle Dolores Anteola, 34, of Van Nuys and Melissa Dufour, 36, of Miramar, Florida, were arrested early Thursday while driving on Interstate 10 in Mobile County, Alabama, according to local media outlet Lagniappe. What happened to Frank Somerville? A timeline of events Racquelle Dolores Anteola of Van Nuys and Melissa Dufour are shown in these June 1, 2023, photos provided by the Mobile County Sheriff's Office. Anteola, aka Rahky, is a singer and rapper based in Los Angeles, according to her Instagram profile. Dufour, who goes by @melimacbarbie_on Instagram, is a fitness model and the owner and designer of a clothing brand called Sexy Sweats.Sheriff's officials told Lagniappe that the women were driving from Houston to Atlanta in a Ford Expediti...

Pence argues Jan. 6 is disqualifying for Trump as he launches campaign

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

Former Vice President Mike Pence launched his 2024 presidential campaign Wednesday by sharply breaking with former President Donald Trump, laying out clear differences on policy and values and arguing that Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 election should be disqualifying.Pence, speaking to a crowd of supporters in Ankeny, Iowa, offered his clearest rationale yet for why he is challenging his old running mate for the Republican nomination. Pence accused Trump of wavering on conservative policy priorities such as curtailing abortion access and balancing the budget and bemoaned Trump’s brand of politics as too divisive.The former vice president also focused extensively on the events of Jan. 6, 2021, when pro-Trump rioters stormed the Capitol trying to stop the certification of the 2020 election, with some chanting, “Hang Mike Pence.”The day marked a turning point in Pence’s relationship with his old boss, and Wednesday he argued Trump’s attempts to overturn the election — and his requ...

Former Baseball Hall of Fame President Ed Stack dead at 88

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Edward W. Stack, the president of baseball’s Hall of Fame from 1977-93, has died. He was 88.Stack, who had remained with the Hall as a board member after he stepped down as president, died Sunday at Port Washington, New York, the hall announced Wednesday.Born on Feb. 1, 1935, Stack was a 1956 graduate of Pace with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and joined The Clark Estates Inc., the company of the family that owns the hall. He became the hall’s secretary when founding President Stephen C. Clark died in 1961.Stack succeeded Paul S. Kerr as president in 1977, also becoming chairman. Stack led three renovation/expansion programs.He was replaced by Donald C. Marr Jr. in 1993.Stack is survived by wife Christina; daughters Amy, Kimberly and Suzanne; three grandchildren and a sister. A funeral is planned for June 15 at United Methodist Church in Sea Cliff, New York.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSo...

Ohio: Charity settles false claims to help those impacted by train derailment

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Thousands of dollars raised by a charity that falsely claimed it would help residents affected by a train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border earlier this year will be turned over to a food bank serving the area, Ohio’s attorney general announced Wednesday.The Feb. 3 derailment in East Palestine spilled hazardous chemicals into nearby creeks and rivers. It led to the evacuation of half of the 5,000 residents when responders intentionally burned toxic chemicals in some of the derailed cars from the Norfolk Southern train to prevent an uncontrolled explosion.Following the accident, authorities say the Ohio Clean Water Fund sent text messages to solicit contributions, claiming it had partnered with the Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley to collect donations for bottled water. The charity raised $141,000 from roughly 3,200 donors, but eventually spent more than $100,000 on fees and gave just $10,000 to the food bank.Ohio Attorney General D...

Browns QB Deshaun Watson feeling confident, less burdened a year after NFL suspension

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)(AP/Ron Schwane) Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam talks with quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) at the NFL football team's practice facility Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)(AP/Ron Schwane) The uncertainty shrouding Deshaun Watson has lifted along with the intense scrutiny about his personal life.There’s a tightness and velocity to his passes these days, and a noticeable change in his demeanor — on and off the field. There’s an ease about him.Nearly one year removed from his NFL suspension,...

Nurse testifies against plastic surgeon in patient's death

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

CENTENNIAL, Colo. (KDVR) — A nurse anesthetist once charged in connection to the death of a 19-year-old patient took the stand Wednesday as the prosecution's star witness against his former co-worker, Dr. Geoffrey Kim.Rex Meeker is the nurse anesthetist who administered anesthesia that the Arapahoe County coroner said eventually killed Emmalyn Nguyen.The 19-year-old died on Oct. 4, 2020, about 14 months after she slipped into a coma. Nguyen had gone to Kim's plastic surgery center on Aug. 1, 2019, and lost consciousness after receiving sedatives administered by Meeker. Econo Lodge sued for giving room key to man charged with attempted murder Kim is accused of ordering his staff not to call 911 for more than five hours after Nguyen lost consciousness while undergoing a breast enhancement procedure.Kim is charged with reckless manslaughter, negligent homicide and obstructing telephone services.Dr. Geoffrey Kim in the Arapahoe County courthouse as trial begins in the death of his pat...

Local Heat fans predict Game 3 score, sip Butler’s coffee as team prepares to face Nuggets at Kaseya Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

A certain kind of anticipation and energy is happening in downtown Miami ahead of Game 3 at the Kaseya Center in Downtown Miami. Game 3 of the NBA Finals, set to take place Wednesday night, is back in Heat territory.The team’s fans are hoping this is going to be their second win against the Denver Nuggets, but that do they think the final score will be?“We are going to win by 10,” said fan Caio Teixeira. “I think the energy of the fans are gonna like push them to continue that streak, and I think they are going to play well.The series is currently tied 1-1.“I am gonna guess, 118 to 107,” said Naomi Rose, who is visiting from the Cayman Islands. Fans of the Nuggets made their own predictions.“I am going to take Denver by three,” said Nuggets fan Erika Lopez.Visitors who came from Denver also have Miami Heat fans in their city. “We are just happy to be in Miami and bring you to help each other out,” said Lopez. “We see ...

City Hall Plaza hosts new outdoor beer garden featuring two local breweries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:57:42 GMT

A local collaboration is on tap this summer. Two local breweries are creating a beer garden right next to City Hall.The D&D Beer Garden is located on City Hall Plaza and officially opened Wednesday afternoon. It’s part of an effort to revitalize Downtown Boston with social and economic opportunities. “Being outside and being a part of Faneuil Hall and the history of Boston,” said Michael Belley, Director of Operations Democracy Brewing. “It’s a great location and having a great spot to hang in the summer, whether you’re a local or a tourist.”The two local breweries featured are Distraction Brewing in Roslindale and Democracy Brewing in Downtown Crossing.“We’re two, independent, small breweries. We both opened not too soon before COVID and both really dealt with COVID,” said Lora Estey, co-owner Distraction Brewing “It’s been rough”“There’s a lot of big names around here, so it’s nice to have some small guys that can show what we can do and have fun with it,” Belley said.Bot...