RV, ESPN, freeway, California
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 25, 2023

Drunk Driver Pleads Guilty To Car Crash That Killed 3, Including 2 Pennsylvania Troopers

Jayana Webb also sparked controversy for her prior tweets stating how great of a drunk driver she was.

A drunk driver charged for the March 2022 car crash that killed three people, including two Pennsylvania State Troopers, has pleaded guilty.

Jayana Webb was sentenced to 27-and-a-half to 60 years in prison for the fatal crash that occurred on I-95 South on mile marker 18 in Philadelphia.

The 23-year-old was convicted of three counts of both third-degree murder and homicide by vehicle while driving under the influence, as well as one count of driving under the influence, as reported by court records obtained by 6 ABC.

The victims of the crash were law enforcement officers 33-year-old Martin Mack III and 29-year-old Branden Sisca, and 28-year-old Reyes Rivera Oliveras. The state troopers were placing Oliveras in the back of their police vehicle when Webb’s car struck them.

After initially being stopped by the slain troopers, the officers left Webb after receiving word of a pedestrian on the highway, who turned out to be Oliveras. According to authorities, upon the officers leaving the scene, Webb posted to X about the stop: “Why the cop pull me & he say im doing 110 ina 50.” The young woman continued on her dangerous drive, running straight into them 15 minutes later.

Webb’s blood alcohol content was .211%, more than double Pennsylvania’s legal limit of .08%. The records also state that Webb was driving well over the speed limit, around 110 mph.

Weeks before the fatal accident Webb appeared to have posted that she was the “best drunk driver ever,” Fox 29 reported.

District attorney Larry Krasner released a statement following the resolution of the case.

“Today’s conviction of Jayana Webb is a just resolution of one of the most shocking incidents of vehicular violence in recent memory,” he said.

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Stuart Seldowitz, Obama aide, halal cart
by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman

November 25, 2023

Ex-Obama Aide Charged With Hate Crime; Islamophobic Rant Caught On Video

Stuart Seldowitz was a National Security Council chief during the Obama Administration.

An ex-National Security Council chief, who held the position under former President Barack Obama, has been charged with a hate crime for his Islamophobic rant.

Stuart Seldowitz was charged on Nov. 22 for the viral incidents of him verbally attacking a Halal cart street vendor in New York City.

In the widespread video footage in November, Seldowitz was seen spewing prejudiced comments at Mohamed Hussein, The New York Post reported. The 64-year-old former government employee called Hussein a “terrorist” and asked offensive questions regarding the raping of one’s daughter, even suggesting that Muhammed, the prophet of Islam, committed the act.

Hussein was audibly begging for Seldowitz to leave him alone in one video, as the clips revealed that these were recurring instances. Since being arrested for the hate crime, Seldowitz has been charged on multiple counts, including aggravated harassment and hate crime stalking.

On top of his pending trial, Hussein and his boss are planning to sue the ex-Obama aide for harassment.

“We want to sue him for harassment and hate speech,” shared the food card owner, Islam Moustafa. “I consider this hate speech, not freedom of speech.”

Moustafa continued, sharing how the 24-year-old Hussein is concerned now that he knows of Seldowitz’s background and influence.

“Mohamed’s a little scared, he’s a little worried—especially after finding out this guy used to work for the government,” said his boss. “He’s an ex-government official, he worked for the Obama administration, he’s not a nobody…How does an ex-government official speak about religion and hatred with that much hatred? A normal person wouldn’t do that, but a guy with power and ranking shouldn’t be talking like that to a 24-year-old who keeps begging him to walk away.”

The videos also displayed the former National Security Council South Asia Directorate asking if Hussein had a visa, in addition to threatening to send a picture of the food vendor to “friends in Immigration.”

After confessing to being the man in the videos, Seldowitz expressed remorse over his Islamophobic actions to City & State.

“I regret the whole thing happened and I’m sorry,” he stated. “But you know, in the heat of the moment, I said things that probably I shouldn’t have said.”

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Bodycam Footage of Johnny Hollman’s Death Released as Family Seeks Justice
by Daniel Johnson

November 25, 2023

Bodycam Footage of Johnny Hollman’s Death Released as Family Seeks Justice

The Hollman family has been searching for justice since the death of Hollman in August.

The Atlanta Police Department released bodycam footage of the tasing death of Johnny Hollman on Nov. 22, 2023.

Hollman, a 62-year-old deacon at Atlanta’s Lively Stones of God Ministries Church, was tased by Atlanta Police Officer Kiran Kimbrough over Hillman’s refusal to sign a traffic ticket. Kimbrough, 23, joined the force in 2021.

According to 11 Alive, the bodycam video runs over an hour and also includes edits from the Atlanta Police Department. Kimbrough has been fired due to the August incident for failing his obligation to “have a supervisor on the scene prior to proceeding with the physical arrest after Mr. Hollman refused to sign the citation.”

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens cautioned the public that the video could be difficult for some to watch in an official statement, which was also posted to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.

“The video will be difficult to watch for many people, especially the family of Mr. Hollman. I continue to extend my deepest sympathy to them and hold them close in my thoughts and prayers. We also extend our gratitude to those in the community who have embraced and supported the family during these difficult months,” the statement read.

The family of Hollman has been searching for justice. Hollman’s daughter, Anitra Hollman, told 11 Alive, “I saw the way he leg swept my father and then threw my daddy down to the ground. That’s very heartbreaking.” 

Another one of Hollman’s daughters, Santeesh Crews, said that it has been sickening for her, saying, “This morning, I woke up sick to my stomach. I broke down and cried.”

The official autopsy report described Hollman’s cause of death as cardiac dysrhythmia, which resulted from being tased by Kimbrough.

Hollman called the police on Aug. 10 because he had gotten into a minor accident. As officers were investigating, they believed he had caused the accident and attempted to issue him a citation. Hollman initially refused to accept it. Kimbrough escalated the encounter and tased Hollman, who was pronounced dead at nearby Grady Hospital.

On social media, connected Hollman’s death with the planned construction of the controversial “Cop City” training center in DeKalb County, near Atlanta. Dickens has called for additional training for officers because the view from the APD’s internal investigation was that more training of its officers would prevent situations like Hollman’s.

The Hollman family, meanwhile, has taken meetings with Fani Willis, the Fulton County District Attorney, in hopes that Kimbrough will be brought to justice. 

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“What we saw was murder, we saw an assault against a 62-year-old man who was literally pleading for his life, informing the officer that he could not breathe, informing him of his medical condition and that he was having issues with asthma,” said Mawuli Davis, the Hollman family’s attorney in October. “And, the officer with malicious intent continued to strike and tase.” 

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Check Your Thanksgiving Leftovers: Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy Mislabeled, Recalled
by Stacy Jackson

November 25, 2023

Check Your Thanksgiving Leftovers: Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy Mislabeled, Recalled

Consuming the gravy could result in a severe reaction.

Still enjoying your Thanksgiving leftovers? Well, before you partake, check your gravy.

Before Thanksgiving, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall on turkey gravy from Seneca Foods Corporation’s Hy-Vee. FDA said consuming the gravy could result in a severe reaction. The recall was issued after it was discovered that the label on the Hy-Vee turkey gravy glass jars failed to mention that beef gravy was included in the contents, Newsweek reported. 

“As a precautionary measure, Seneca Foods Corporation is announcing a voluntary recall of mislabeled Hy-Vee turkey gravy in glass jars that actually contain beef gravy,” a statement said on the FDA’s website. “No other retailers are affected” by the mislabeling of the products.

Hy-Vee operates more than 240 retail stores in eight Midwestern states: Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

A potential reaction that could occur, as identified by the FDA, is anaphylactic shock, which would result in difficulty breathing and a drop in blood pressure, Newsweek reported. If someone with a soy allergy were to ingest the product, it is possible that they would experience a “serious or life-threatening allergic reaction,” according to the statement. However, it was stated that the severity of a reaction that a consumer experiences can be “unpredictable.”

As of Nov. 21, there have been no known reports of any health issues caused by the mislabeling of the jars of turkey gravy, according to the statement on the FDA’s website. 

Less than one percent of the turkey gravy in Hy-Vee stores has been affected by the recall. It is advised that customers check for Hy-Vee Turkey Gravy in 12-oz. glass jars with a UPC of 75450-03608 and an individual lot code of A3CG162M A3CG192M.

The company is allowing customers to return their turkey gravy to the store location where they purchased it from.

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Hill Harper Said Pro-Israel Donor Offered Him $20M To Run Against Rep. Rashida Tlaib
by Stacy Jackson

November 25, 2023

Hill Harper Said Pro-Israel Donor Offered Him $20M To Run Against Rep. Rashida Tlaib

Harper Hill said he won't be "bought" after rejecting the offer to mount a primary challenge against Rep. Rashida Tlaib.

Hill Harper, who is running for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan, rejected a donor’s $20 million offer to mount a primary challenge against Rep. Rashida Tlaib and ending his Senate bid.

Tlaib, the only Palestinian American serving in Congress, represents Michigan’s 12th Congressional District. Tlaib made history in 2008 by becoming the first Muslim woman to ever serve in the Michigan Legislature.

The actor—now politician—known for his role as Dr. Sheldon Hawkes in CSI: NY issued a statement regarding the offer on social media platform X. He did not identify the donor. Although his campaign spokesperson, Karthik Ganapathy, name-dropped businessman Linden Nelson as the donor who offered the lump sum, according to CNN Politics.

It has been reported that Nelson has ties to the influential pro-Israel lobbying organization American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

The first-time candidate is turning a negative into a positive by using his slogan that he will not be “bossed, bullied, or bought,” to raise campaign funds. The page on ActBlue lists donation amounts between $5 and $500. There is also an option for people to write in any amount that they wish to donate. People wishing to donate must be U.S. citizens at least 18 years of age and cannot be federal contractors. Additionally, the funds must come directly from the person and cannot be from another individual or entity. This means the person making the donation must also use their own credit card and not one from a business or a card issued to someone else.

Harper’s campaign manager spoke to CNN after Hill refused to comment on the matter via a phone call on Nov. 22. Harper referred the news outlet to Ganapathy, who said that Nelson, a businessman in Michigan, contacted Harper on Oct. 16. CNN Politics reported that Nelson’s $20 million offer was broken down to a proposed $10 million in contributions and $10 million in independent expenditures, according to Ganapathy.

Under federal law, Harper, who is also known for his role as Dr. Marcus Andrews in The Good Doctor, is limited to the amount of monetary support he accepts. According to the Federal Election Commission, “the limit on contributions made by certain political party committees to Senate candidates (increased to $57,800 per campaign) (52 U.S.C. § 30116(h)).”

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Bianca Censori’s Father, Ye, Kanye West
by Stacy Jackson

November 25, 2023

Bianca Censori’s Family Reportedly ‘Embarrased’ By Scandalous Image Influenced By Kanye West

Censori's loved ones have reportedly been trying to convince her to end her relationship with Ye for months.

Family members of Kanye West’s second wife, Bianca Censori, are not pleased with the public image the rapper has created for the 28-year-old Australian architect.

A source told The U.S. Sun that the revealing outfits have been a primary concern of the family as members advise Censori to reconsider the relationship with the 46-year-old rapper.

“There was a point some months ago when Ye and Bianca were supposed to meet up with her family, but they were not happy with his antics at all,” the source said. The family was reportedly uncomfortable with the revealing outfits West styles her in. “The meetup never happened and I heard it was because they were embarrassed by her extreme naked fashion and the drama surrounding her trip to Italy,” the source added.

Daily Mail reported that Censori reunited with friends who allegedly orchestrated an intervention in November, to encourage her to “wake the f**k up.” The Australian designer reportedly told her friends she was fully aware of her husband’s controlling behavior. The intervention came amid Censori’s frustration with her friends who she previously labeled as jealous and told one to “f**k off” when they expressed that her husband was trying to manipulate her into a radicalized version of his former wife Kim Kardashian.

In October, an insider revealed to Daily Mail that “Kanye has a set of rules for Bianca, which includes never speak and wear what he wants her to wear.” The “Gold Digger” rapper also allegedly controls what Censori eats and how much she works out, “even though Kanye doesn’t work out.”

Censori is allegedly uninterested in the concerns from her loved ones.

During the couple’s September getaway, Censori flaunted a nude stocking catsuit throughout the streets of Germany.

Ye’s wife was photographed in Europe wearing a hosiery-inspired look in August. In May, Censori had the Internet’s attention when photos surfaced of her modeling for a new Yeezy promo.

Social media users have also slammed Ye for the way he dresses his new wife. A user on Instagram commented under a post of the Italy photos, “Remember Kanye didn’t want KimK dressing in such seductive clothing she was wearing because he was a Christian man? What happened to that rule with his new wife???”

After Censori returned to Australia with friends and family during a brief “breakup,” Page Six reported the couple may have reconciled, according to videos that surfaced this week of the two dancing around with celebrities at the Royal Atlantis hotel in Dubai.

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Cornel West Focuses Presidential Campaign On Michigan
by Rafael Pena

November 25, 2023

Cornel West Focuses Presidential Campaign On Michigan

Cornel West is focusing his campaign efforts in Michigan to garner support from communities disenchanted with President Joe Biden.

Independent presidential candidate Cornel West is focusing his campaign efforts in Michigan to garner support from communities disenchanted with President Joe Biden, according to Politico. West plans to engage with Arab American voters in Dearborn, environmental activists in Flint, and connect with college students and indigenous populations.

“By speaking to Michiganders, we will be speaking to pretty much the entire country at the same time,” said Anthony Karefa Rogers-Wright, West’s co-campaign manager. “This is a very critical state. Whoever wins that state is going to be the president.”

Rogers-Wright emphasized their strategy, saying, “We’re following the lead of young folk and Arab Americans in a pivotal state who themselves have said they wouldn’t be voting for President Biden if the election was tomorrow. The same can be said by people in the environmental justice community.”

West, running as an unaffiliated independent after previous bids with the People’s Party and Green Party, aims to address Biden’s challenges with minority voters. Recent polling indicates a decline in Biden’s support among non-white voters in key swing states, including Michigan, where 22% of Black voters reportedly back Trump, marking a notable shift.

“People are looking for not just leadership, but they’re looking for statespersons,” West said. “They’re tired of these garden variety politicians.”

Moreover, Biden faces criticism for his stance on Israel’s strikes on Gaza, with West positioning himself as a candidate bringing “sanity and sensitivity” to the issue.

“We’re the only major candidate, I think, who’s bringing any kind of sanity and sensitivity to the suffering in Gaza,” West said. “Just strikes me that all the other three major candidates are living in a Neolithic Age when it comes to dealing with what’s going on in the Middle East. They would take us back, and I’m the only one who would take us forward.”

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Warren Sapp
by Cedric 'BIG CED' Thornton

November 25, 2023

Looks Like NFL Hall Of Famer Warren Sapp Will Join Deion Sanders’ Coaching Staff

The defensive specialist has already interacted with the CU players during the season.

In September, NFL Hall of Famer Warren Sapp stated that he had been so impressed with the way his fellow Hall of Famer Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has been succeeding as a coach at the college level, that he wanted to join his staff. Now, Coach Prime is giving him his wish as he will be joining the team.

On his talk show recently, Sanders revealed that the former defensive player, who was feared when he played in the NFL, will be helping the college players at the University of Colorado Boulder. With only one football game left in the season, it is assumed that Sapp will be on staff for the next season, though no details on when Sapp will start were given.

“I’m excited about Coach Sapp. He’s a dear friend that I love to life, and he’s going to be invaluable to what he brings to the table. The kids are going to love him. As far as the recruits, as well, they’re going to love him.”

It’s been reported that the former defensive tackle has been at several Buffaloes games this season and has already been interacting with the players at the school.

In September, he appeared on The Rich Eisen Show and expressed excitement about being admired by the college students.

“Them kids, you know what, for the first time in my life, I was loved on by some defensive linemen, and they wanted to know, like, the keys to the vault,” Sapp told Eisen. “I had five, six young men around me, Rich, that was basically ready to strip search me like ‘I know that there’s a key in there, somewhere, that you’re gonna give me.’”

He added that he was making the preparations to make sure he would be there for the young players for the upcoming season.

“I want to be there next year. I’m going to get everything, the paperwork, and I’m going to go to work. Because sitting on my couch watching tape, making ‘Sapp in the Lab.’ I’m gonna go Sapp into class. I’m gonna go Sapp online. I’m finna go get this degree. Then we’re gonna go out and teach these kids these five steps to the quarterback,” he said.

From the announcement that Sanders gave, it looks like the former Tamba Bay Buccaneer completed what was needed to become official.

The Buffaloes will play their last game of the season on Saturday, Nov. 25 at Salt Lake City. Even though the team has a losing record of 4-7, win or lose, they still posted a better record than last season when they were 1-11.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit; R&B Star Aaron Hall Named in Suit
by Rafael Pena

November 25, 2023

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Third Sexual Assault Lawsuit; R&B Star Aaron Hall Named in Suit

Jane Doe alleges that Combs and R&B star Aaron Hall took turns raping her and a friend in 1990 or 1991.

Another woman has accused Sean “Diddy” Combs and a fellow artist of sexual assault and rape in a lawsuit filed Nov. 23 under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, according to Deadline.

The latest anonymous plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that Combs and R&B star Aaron Hall took turns raping her and a friend in 1990 or 1991, further claiming that Combs physically assaulted her again just days later, The Daily Beast reported.

In a New York Supreme Court filing obtained by Rolling Stone, an anonymous woman recounted her encounter with Diddy and Hall, which began at an MCA Records event in New York City. The lawsuit also named MCA and Geffen Records as additional defendants for their alleged role in enabling the assaults.

According to the legal documents, during the event, “Combs and Hall were very flirtatious and handsy with Jane Doe and her friend, offering them drinks throughout the night.” Subsequently, the group retired to Hall’s apartment, where “Jane Doe was offered more drinks and was coerced into having sex with Combs.”

Afterward, the lawsuit claims “Jane Doe laid in bed, shocked and traumatized. As she was in the process of getting dressed, Hall barged into the room, pinned her down, and forced Jane Doe to have sex with him.” Hall, a member of the R&B group Guy, known for pioneering the “New Jack Swing” sound, is implicated in the lawsuit.

These allegations come amidst a flurry of legal actions against high-profile figures, including Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose, and Cuba Gooding Jr., made possible by the one-year window provided by the Adult Survivors Act, allowing sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims irrespective of the statute of limitations. This window closed on Nov. 23.

Another lawsuit against Diddy was filed by Joi Dickerson-Neal on Nov. 22. Dickerson-Neal, then a Syracuse University student during the alleged 1991 assault, contended that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her, later engaging in “revenge porn,” resulting in what she claims are “substantial and lifetime injuries.”

“This last-minute lawsuit is an example of how a well-intentioned law can be turned on its head,” said a spokesperson for Combs, who denied the allegations.

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Eric Adams, transgender students
by Rafael Pena

November 25, 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams Faces Sexual Assault Allegations

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is now confronting accusations of sexual assault from 1993, filed under the Adult Survivors Act.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is facing accusations of sexual assault, from an incident that allegedly occurred in 1993, in a lawsuit filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, just days before the statute of limitations is set to expire, reported CNN. According to a summons submitted in New York County Supreme Court, the plaintiff alleges that Adams sexually assaulted her in New York City while both were employed by the City of New York.

The filing encompasses charges of sexual assault, battery, employment discrimination, retaliation, a hostile work environment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

A City Hall spokesperson responded to the allegations, stating, “The mayor does not know who this person is. If they ever met, he doesn’t recall it. But he would never do anything to physically harm another person and vigorously denies any such claim.”

The three-page document lists the City of New York, the New York Police Department’s Transit Bureau, and the New York City Police Department Guardians Association as additional defendants. While the summons outlines the claims, no detailed complaint has been provided.

These allegations are brought under the Adult Survivors Act, which, six months after its signing in May 2022, established a one-year look-back window for adult survivors of sexual offenses to sue their alleged abusers, even if the statute of limitations had expired. The look-back provision aims to provide victims of sexual abuse with an opportunity to pursue legal action, recognizing the often lengthy time it takes survivors to speak publicly about their experiences.

“The claims brought here allege intentional and negligent acts and omissions for physical, psychological, and other injuries suffered as a result of conduct that would constitute sexual offenses,” stated the summons. The unnamed plaintiff is seeking at least $5 million in damages.

As the legal process unfolds, the city’s legal department and the NYPD referred inquiries to City Hall, emphasizing the high-stakes nature of the accusations leveled against Mayor Adams.

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