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Diocese of Santa Rosa files for bankruptcy over wave of sex abuse lawsuits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

(BCN) -- The Diocese of Santa Rosa filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy on Monday in the face of potentially hundreds of sexual abuse lawsuits. Bishop Robert Vasa had announced the filing was imminent in a media release Friday. "This decision was made necessary due to the number of child sexual abuse lawsuits filed against the Diocese over the course of the past three years," Vasa said in the release. Principal at school where student was fatally stabbed placed on leave Those suits were made possible by a 2019 California law that opened a three-year period during which victims of alleged childhood sexual abuse could file lawsuits that were otherwise prohibited under existing statute of limitation rules. That period ended in December 2022 and since then the Diocese of Santa Rosa learned that it could be facing more than 200 such suits, Vasa said. "These cases are too numerous to settle individually and so they have accumulated until the closing of the three-year window," he...

2 found dead after double shooting, car crash in Capitol Hill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

D.C. police have released new information, including the identity of one of the passengers, in a double shooting and car crash case from Sunday night.In a release, police confirmed that 34-year-old Othaniel Gaither, of Southeast D.C., was one of the victims of the shooting around 8:30 p.m. Sunday night.The second man, who was transported and later died in a hospital, has not been identified as officials notify his next-of-kin. A third man, presumably the driver of the vehicle, was also transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.More Local NewsMore DC NewsThe two men were found inside a crashed SUV suffering from gunshot wounds, First District Cmdr. Tasha Bryant said at a news conference Sunday night.“We do everything that we can to keep communities and our visitors safe,” Bryant told reporters. “This is a tragedy and I’m so hurt, my heart is broken that I’m standing in front of you guys again talking about gun violence.”Tra...

Michigan State women’s hoops coach Suzy Merchant steps down

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Suzy Merchant has stepped down as Michigan State’s women’s basketball coach, citing health concerns.“After much consideration and consultation with my health care providers, I have come to the difficult decision that it is in my best interest,” Merchant said in a statement released by the school on Monday.The 53-year-old Merchant had not coached the Spartans since she was in a one-car crash after a medical incident in late January. Six seasons ago, she fainted and collapsed onto the court during a game and doctors later discovered she had a heart abnormality.Associate head coach Dean Lockwood, who filled in for Merchant this season, will serve as the team’s interim coach while the school searches for a new leader for the program.Merchant had a five-year rollover contract with a base salary of $700,000.The 2011 Big Ten coach of the year won two Big Ten titles, earned 10 NCAA Tournament bids and reached the Sweet 16 in 2019. She was 327-186...

NBA fines Celtics’ Smart $25K for skirmish with Hawks’ Young

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for pulling Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young to the floor and initiating an on-court altercation, the league announced Monday.The altercation occurred late in Boston’s 134-125 win over Atlanta on Saturday.With 1:25 remaining and Boston leading 129-121, Young and Smart had to be separated after they were entangled and fell to the court under the Celtics’ basket. Smart was called for an initial foul before a lengthy review by the officials called both players for technical fouls and ejected Smart.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

Doncic, Irving out again for Mavs in Memphis rematch

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving missed a second consecutive game against Memphis because of injuries.Doncic had already been declared out for the game Monday night because of a left thigh issue that required an MRI after he left a game against New Orleans. The MRI didn’t reveal any damage to the thigh, which has been bothering Doncic for about two weeks.Irving was listed as questionable with right foot soreness for both games before being declared out. Dallas forward Christian Wood was a game-time decision with right foot soreness.The Grizzlies were without star point guard Ja Morant for a fifth consecutive game because of his issues off the court. With all three stars missing, the Grizzlies beat the Mavericks 112-108 in Memphis on Saturday.While Memphis is comfortably in the top six in the Western Conference, Dallas enters the game at 34-34 and in a tight mix of teams trying to avoid the play-in tournament.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/NB...

La reacción de la mamá de Michelle Yeoh ante el histórico premio Oscar por “Everything Everywhere All at Once”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

(CNN) — La madre de la actriz Michelle Yeoh pudo no haber asistido al Teatro Dolby de Los Ángeles este domingo para ver a su hija ganar un Oscar, pero las cámaras la siguieron de cerca cuando observaba en vivo el momento histórico desde Malasia.En un video publicado en la cuenta de TikTok de Hype Malaysia, se ve a la madre de la ganadora del Oscar, Janet Yeoh, sentada en una habitación llena de personas que esperaban ansiosamente el resultado mientras la presentadora Jessica Chastain abría el sobre.Cuando Chastain anunció que Michelle Yeoh era la ganadora del premio a la mejor actriz por su papel en “Everything Everywhere all at Once”, el video muestra el estallido de una sinfonía de aplausos mientras Janet Yeoh abraza a familiares y amigos y se seca las lágrimas de alegría.La madre de Michelle Yeoh reacciona a la victoria en los Oscar.La reacción fue especialmente conmovedora porque Michelle Yeoh hizo historia en los Oscar, al convertirse en la primera mujer de as...

AP source: Panthers land S Vonn Bell, DT Shy Tuttle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Panthers added help at safety and found an anchor for the middle of their defensive line on the first day that NFL teams were allowed to negotiate with free agents from other organizations.The Panthers have agreed to terms on contracts with safety Vonn Bell and defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke to The AP on condition of anonymity because the deals won’t be made official until Wednesday, when the NFL’s new year starts.ESPN reported that Tuttle’s deal was worth $19.5 million over three years and includes $13 million in guaranteed money, citing agent Drew Rosenhaus. No details have been released on Bell’s contract.Both Bell and Tuttle are expected to be starters for the Panthers, who are switching to a 3-4 defensive scheme.Bell has started 93 games and played in 109 over his seven-year NFL career, including 48 starts in the last three season for the Cincinnati...

Man accused of murder in Colorado ranch hand's death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said a 26-year-old man was arrested in the death of a ranch hand who supposedly worked for a family that claimed harassment by neighbors in the past. Kevin Armondo Chaparro-Macias is facing a count of first-degree murder after being arrested by sheriff's deputies on March 8. Family of King Soopers shooting victim sues gun manufacturer Ruger Chaparro-Macias is being held without bond at the El Paso County jail, the Sheriff's Office said. Deputies respond to welfare checkOn May 12, 2021, deputies were called to the 6000 block of South Johnson Road for a welfare check and found 43-year-old Donaciano Amaya dead, the Sheriff's Office said. Amaya was "also referred to by the media as the ranch hand of Courtney and Nicole Mallery," the Sheriff's Office said in a release. The Sheriff's Office release said that persons of interest were identified during the investigation but DNA collected at the scene did not match and ru...

Caught on camera: Miami Police officer rescues man attempting suicide in Miami River 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

A Miami police officer was caught on video risking his life to save another.The Rescue took place in the Miami River and the heroic move was made by a city of Miami cop, who took a swim to save a life.Veteran officer Lucas Pereira and his department shared the story of what happened exclusively with 7News.“I made a decision to jump in,” said Pereira. It happened Saturday afternoon, when a 911 call came in about a man attempting to kill himself. The man had cut himself.“We were dispatched to a call, reference, possible homeless male, with sores to his body. His internal organs were exposed, acting erratically perhaps attempting to commit suicide,” said Pereira. That man in distress then plunged into the river at Spring Garden Point Park.“We began rescue efforts to get him out of the water,” said Pereira.“That didn’t work, so at that point, I decided to take my uniform off,” said Pereira. “Officer Perriera selflessly, and immediate...

Biden aides wave off excitement over China’s Middle East deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:45:51 GMT

The détente China brokered between Iran and Saudi Arabia is spurring breathless talk in some corners of a regional paradigm shift and even the rise of a Beijing-centric world order.The Biden administration’s reaction, however, amounts to: Nothing to see here, folks.U.S. officials have issued brief public statements that downplay the initiative. Asked for details in interviews, they argued that, among other things: It’s a one-off case; it was in China’s economic interest to broker the deal; it doesn’t translate into long-term alliances; and anything that helps calm the region is in America’s interest.That display of nonchalance also suggests that the administration is eager to stave off concerns that China is eroding America’s global influence at a time when the Biden administration seeks solidarity with partners and allies to counter what Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls Beijing’s threat to the “rules-based international order.”“Ultimately, this ...