Charges against Peter Nygard in Toronto sexual assault case reduced
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
The number of charges in the Toronto sexual assault case against Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard has been reduced from 11 to six.Jury selection was set to get underway Monday for Nygard’s trial but was postponed to next week after a court heard some complainants aren’t expected to testify.Nygard was originally facing eight charges of sexual assault and three charges of forcible confinement in the Toronto case.Crown lawyer Neville Golwalla told Justice Robert Goldstein in a downtown Toronto courtroom Monday that three of the eight original complainants in the case are not expected to testify.Goldstein told the court he was adjourning the case until Sept. 20, when jury selection is expected to get underway.Court documents show Nygard is now facing trial in Toronto on five charges of sexual assault and one charge of forcible confinement.Nygard, who appeared in court in a wheelchair on Monday, faces charges in three jurisdictions in Canada and one in the U.S.He was first...Oklahoma assistant Lebby sorry for distraction disgraced father-in-law Art Briles caused at game
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby apologized Monday after his father-in-law, disgraced former Baylor coach Art Briles, was seen on the field with Lebby after Oklahoma’s 28-11 win over SMU on Saturday night.Baylor fired Briles in 2016 after an investigation concluded he and his staff took no action against players named in sexual assault allegations. The images of Briles decked out in Oklahoma gear on Owen Field drew backlash from Sooners fans on social media.“Just want everybody to understand, my father-in-law — his presence on the field after the game the other night is just something that created a distraction. And I do — I apologize for that,” Lebby said in a prepared statement at the start of his weekly media session. “That was not the intent at all. The intent was just to to celebrate with my family.”The situation caught Oklahoma athletic director Joe Castiglione and coach Brent Venables off guard. Castiglione said in a statement on Satu...Trial date to be set for Highland Park parade shooting suspect by end of year
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. — Lake County judges plan to set the trial date for the man charged in the deadly Highland Park parade shooting by Dec. 11.Crimo III, the man who prosecutors say opened fire on crowds of people watching the Highland Park Fourth of July parade in 2022, is facing more than 100 charges, including dozens of first-degree murder and attempted murder charges. Illinois judge refuses to dismiss case against father of Highland Park parade shooting suspect Seven people were killed, dozens were hurt and countless others were traumatized in the shooting.Crimo III pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bond.The 22-year-old may also appear in another Lake County case prosecutors have brought against his father. Father charged with helping suspect in Highland Park shooting obtain gun license to ask judge to toss case In August, a judge refused to dismiss the reckless conduct case against Robert Crimo Jr. A trial date was set for early November.Crimo Jr. pleaded...A groom dresses up like Mike Ditka for his wedding — just like his bachelor party
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
CHICAGO — After earning some fame from his Bears-themed bachelor party in 2022, a Chicago-area resident repeated the theme on his wedding day. Lincoln Park resident Jake Mazanke was married on Saturday, and like he famously did last November, donned a Mike Ditka outfit for part of the reception. (Courtesy: Jake Manzake)He along, with his groomsmen, took some time to put on the sweaters with "Bears" across the chest while also wearing sunglasses. Both were signatures of Ditka's gameday outfit when he was head coach of the Bears from 1982-1992, including the Super Bowl XX win over the Patriots in January 1986. Their time in the Ditka gear included the groomsmen taking part in a choreographed dance to "Bear Down, Chicago Bears." It came just a day before the team opened up their 2023 season against the Packers at Soldier Field, which didn't go as well as the dance as the team lost to the Packers 38-20.(Courtesy: Jake Mazanke)This comes after Mazanke wore ...Monday Forecast: Temps in upper 60s with scattered showers
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
CHICAGO — Mainly cloudy Monday with showers and a few thunderstorms. Winds: N 5-10. High: 68. Interactive Radar: Track showers and storm here Mostly cloudy tonight and showers expected to continue. Winds: N 5-10 G20. Low: 56.Tuesday Forecast: Mostly cloudy, showers (especially near the lake), N 5-10 G20. High: 69.Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blogBy the numbers: Stats to know about the Texas Longhorns' 2023 season
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Touchdowns, third down conversions, penalty yards. When it comes to Longhorn football, there are a lot of numbers to keep track of.The team is looking to improve on last year's 8-5 record in their last year as part of the Big 12 Conference. The Longhorns will move to the Southeastern Conference next year, along with rival Oklahoma.Follow along with the charts below as we track the Longhorns' performance throughout the 2023 season.How many games have the Longhorns won and lost this year?Texas' overall record this season is 2-0. The team's conference record is 0-0, with the first conference game scheduled against Baylor on Sept. 23.How many points do the Longhorns typically score each game?The chart below shows the number of points scored and allowed by the Longhorns in each game. The team is scoring an average of 35.5 points per game, while allowing the opposing team to score an average of 17 points per game.The team has scored a total of 71 points this season. Opposi...City of Austin shortens splash pad hours due to drought
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The City of Austin on Monday announced it would be shortening the hours for most splash pads for the rest of the season to conserve water amid the ongoing drought. The city's parks and recreation department said in a release, "In an effort to balance the public's need to access water with water conservation, the Aquatic Division of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department is modifying splash hours for the remainder of the Splash Pad Season (through October 31)." City of Austin to waive fees at most pools through Sept. 30 All city splash pads except Liz Carpenter and Pease Park will operate under the following hours:Monday-Friday: 3-8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.New hours begin immediately. Liz Carpenter and Pease Park splash pads will operate on their regular schedules. A full list of splash pads and pools and their schedules can be found online.Riff Raff to perform at Fuze Box in Albany
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fuze Box has announced they will be hosting a performance by rapper Riff Raff. The show is scheduled for October 24. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Blasting onto the hip-hop scene in the late 2000s, Riff Raff is best known for his songs "How to Be the Man", "Larry Bird" and "Cuz My Gear". The rapper was also featured on MTV's "From G's to Gents" and "The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars", as well as FXX's "Major Lazer". Riff Raff will be joined for the concert by special guests Dollabillgates and Camtron5000. The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. Fall Out Boy to perform at MVP Arena in Albany The Fuze Box is located at 12 Central Avenue in Albany. You can buy Riff Raff tickets through the Eventbrite website.Aviation Mall hosting 'shred day' this weekend
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, come to the Aviation Mall to get shredded - or rather, get your old documents shredded. The Aviation Mall is once again hosting a shredding event on Saturday, Sept. 16, and inviting all to bring their stuff. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Those looking to take part in shredding can arrive at the mall's front east parking lot (in front of the food court) from 9 to 11 a.m. Any documents will do, including junk mail, tax returns, checks, files, folders, and personal information of just about any kind. The shredding is run by Utica-based document management company ConfiData.Participants can bring as many as five boxes of documents. Boxes cannot exceed 24" x 12" x 10 1/4" in size. New beauty store open inside Aviation Mall Target While you're bringing your papers, consider taking some cans along, too. Non-perishable food donations will be collected throughout the shred day, benefitting the Open Door M...CSU Rams will start Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi vs. CU Buffs in Rocky Mountain Showdown
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 12:20:39 GMT
FORT COLLINS — In his biggest game as CSU Rams coach, Jay Norvell just made his biggest call.Norvell announced Monday morning that Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will start for the Rams at quarterback at against No. 18 CU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field.“I just felt like the timing was right for Brayden to get that opportunity,” said Norvell, who brought Fowler-Nicolosti in to replace Clay Millen in a 50-24 season-opening loss to Washington State two weeks ago. “I’m not blaming Clay, by any means.”Fowler-Nicolosi started CSU’s win at Nevada last year while Millen was recovering from an injury. The 6-foot-1 freshman completed 13 of 20 throws and threw for two touchdowns in relief of Millen against the Cougars.(This is a developing story. Please check back to DenverPost.com for updates.)Latest news
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