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Trump called to witness stand in New York fraud trial, fined $10K for violating gag order

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

NEW YORK — Former President Trump has been fined $10,000 for violating a gag order that prevented him from speaking about those overseeing his civil fraud trial in New York.In an unexpected twist, Trump was sworn in as a witness to respond to allegations he violated the gag order against him in his fraud case by commenting about a court secretary.Trump slowly ascended the stand, straightening his blue jacket when sitting down. He took an oath to tell the truth and turned his attention toward the judge.Judge Arthur Engoron asked whether Trump made the reported comment that he is a “very partisan judge with a person who is very partisan sitting alongside him, perhaps even more partisan than he is.” Trump nodded, responding “yes.”“To whom were you referring?” Engoron asked.“You and Cohen,” Trump replied.“Are you sure that you didn’t mean the person on the other side, my principal law clerk?” Engoron asked.“Yes, I’m sure,” Trump said.The former president, when prompted, additionally com...

Former AT&T tower up for auction, starting at $2.5M

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of the most familiar buildings in downtown St. Louis has sat vacant for several years, but it seems change is on the horizon as it heads to the auction block.The 44-story building at 909 Chestnut Street, formerly known as One Bell Center or the AT&T Tower, is up for auction from Dec. 11-13, according to online marketplace Loopnet. Bids for the property will start at $2.5 million. Local cops unmask international suspects’ clever crime tricks The former AT&T tower is considered one of the largest office buildings not only in the St. Louis region, but all of Missouri. It covers more than 1.4 million square feet. In the present day, the building is owned by New York-based developer SomeraRoad, Inc. The building has been vacant since fall 2017, when nearly 2,000 employees were relocated to other downtown offices. The U.S. Bank National Association Trustee immediately foreclosed the building after the departures. Close Thanks for signing u...

Suspect in Chicago slaying arrested in Springfield after trooper shot in the leg, State Police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A man wanted in connection with a slaying in Chicago has been arrested following the shooting of an Illinois state trooper in Springfield.The trooper was shot in the leg about 10:45 p.m. Tuesday following an “interaction” with the 37-year-old Chicago man, state police said.The man ran from the shooting scene but was captured about 2 a.m. Wednesday during a search by officers from multiple law enforcement agencies. The trooper was taken to a hospital, and his condition was not released.State police and Chicago police did not provide details of the Chicago slaying, but relatives of Adrianna Lopez told WLS-TV and the Chicago Sun-Times that the suspect in the woman's fatal shooting Sunday night had been arrested.Lopez, 37, was shot outside her home in Chicago's Garfield Ridge neighborhood. Chicago police had said she was shot at least 10 times after being approached by a man she knew who was in a dark-colored SUV.Lopez taught special education at an elementary s...

Man carjacked after giving woman a ride home in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A group of five suspects allegedly carjacked a man after he gave a woman a ride home Wednesday morning in north St. Louis. The carjacking happened around 3 a.m. Wednesday in the 1900 block of Herbert Street in the Old North St. Louis neighborhood.Investigators say the victim, a 37-year-old man, dropped off an acquaintance and wanted to ensure she made it inside safely. After that, he attempted to back out of a parking spot when he noticed his vehicle was blocked in by a white KIA Soul. Local cops unmask international suspects’ clever crime tricks Police say five suspects of unknown ages got out of the KIA, flashed rifles, and surrounded the victim's vehicle. The suspects ordered the victim out of the car and took off in his vehicle, a silver 2014 Dodge Charger. The group then separated into both vehicles and left the scene. No suspect information is available at this time. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is handling the investigation.

Colorado Springs man pleads guilty to assaulting police during U.S. Capitol riot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

A Colorado Springs man pleaded guilty to assaulting police officers during the 2021 U.S. Capitol riot in federal court on Tuesday.Jonathan David Grace, 49, was accused of marching to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 and joining a group of rioters trying to push their way past a police line in the Lower West Terrace Tunnel entrance to the Capitol, according to the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.Grace used his body weight to push against police officers with other rioters, resulting in one officer being smashed between a shield and metal door frame.As police repeatedly rebuffed the rioters, Grace continued to push against officers, according to the District Attorney’s Office.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Tattered Cover can begin borrowing from philanthropist, judge rules Crime and Public Safety | LoDo company blames 7-Eleven for vagrancy issues. 7-Eleven says it’s being scapegoated. Crime and Public Safety...

Colorado congressional delegation members send letter to TSA calling for improved wait times at DIA

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

Most of Colorado’s congressional delegation members on Monday signed a letter sent to the Transportation Security Administration calling for improved wait times at Denver International Airport.The third busiest airport in the U.S., DIA is expected to see record numbers of passengers by the end of this year, and security lines at the airport have increasingly had some problems with that growth.Reps. Diana DeGette, Ken Buck, Joe Neguse, Jason Crow, Brittany Pettersen and Yadira Caraveo joined Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, signing the letter urging TSA to make staffing changes to meet DIA’s rapid growth.Related ArticlesPolitics | 13 indicted for allegedly stealing cars from DIA, Denver metro area Politics | Denver is getting a direct flight to this sunny island, full of rainforests and rum, beaches and bananas Politics | Denver temps soar to record high on Friday Politics | Settlement ends DIA bid-rigg...

New California law guarantees 30 minute recess break for school-aged children

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

School-aged kids across California will have a mandatory 30-minute recess break starting with the 2024-25 school year under a bill Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law.On school days with early dismissal, students will be entitled to at least a 15-minute recess break.Under the new law, educators will also no longer be able to withhold the outdoor break recess as a form of disciplinary action. New California law to limit how much landlords can charge for security deposits Educators will only be allowed to do this “unless there is an immediate threat to the physical safety of the pupil or the physical safety of one or more of the pupil’s peers,” the bill’s text said.The bill turned law was introduced by Sen. Josh Newman, a Democrat representing cities in Los Angeles. Orange and San Bernardino counties “As California finally emerges from the pandemic and its impacts, we are seeing some of the lingering effects on children’s social-emotional development play out in the form of b...

Five Injured after Vehicle Crash Involving Ambulance near 7th Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

Multiple Casualties Resulted Following a Rollover Collision near Northern AvenuePHOENIX, AZ (October 25, 2023) – Early Monday morning, a crash involving an ambulance near 7th Street left five injured.The incident happened on October 23rd around 2:15 a.m. involving a passenger vehicle and an ambulance carrying a patient.According to the Phoenix Fire Department, the ambulance was carrying a juvenile with a gunshot wound when it got involved in a collision.Furthermore, the impact caused the ambulance to roll over and end up on its side. Five people were transported to the hospital where four of them were listed in critical state, one person was in stable condition.Moreover, the authorities said that all injured occupants range from 17 years old to around 70 years old.No additional information was added at this time, and the crash is currently under investigation.Make our roads safer by abiding by all traffic laws and following the conditions of the road. Remember that willfully d...

Man Dies in Pedestrian Crash on Kings Canyon Road [Fresno, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

Male Pedestrian Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near North Burgan AvenueFRESNO, CA (October 25, 2023) – Friday evening, a pedestrian collision claimed the life of one man on Kings Canyon Road. This event transpired at approximately 7:00 p.m., in the vicinity of North Burgan Avenue, just east of Fowler Avenue.According to reports, the driver of a Dodge pickup truck was traveling eastward and collided with a pedestrian who was in the process of crossing the road. Shortly after, the male victim was ultimately declared deceased at the scene.Police have identified the pedestrian as an adult male in his 40s. In addition, the driver of the Dodge remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation.As of now, no additional information regarding the Kings Canyon Road pedestrian collision has been disclosed to the public. Officials in Fresno will release further details once they become available.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to exte...

49ers’ Brock Purdy in concussion protocol, missing first practice for Bengals

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:01:59 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Quarterback Brock Purdy is in the NFL’s concussion protocol, after reporting symptoms on the 49ers’ flight home from Monday night’s loss at Minnesota.Purdy is allowed to partake in Wednesday’s walk-through practice but not in the afternoon session against the defense, which also will be held at a lighter tempo with no pads, coach Kyle Shanahan said.Asked if Purdy can get medically cleared for Sunday’s home game against the Bengals, Shanahan said: “He does have enough time, he just has to go through the process.”Purdy played the entirety of the 22-17 defeat, and Shanahan said it’s possible the concussion is traced to a hit on a third-and-1 sneak that was stopped for no gain. Purdy converted on a fourth-and-1 dive, then threw an intercpetion with 5:30 remaining.Shanahan said there were no indications during the game — such as sideline talks with quarterbacks coach Brian Griese — nor immediately afterward i...