James Patterson and Vicky Ward to write book on UnitedHealthcare CEO's killing
'This is a story about the American Dream Gone Wrong. It's also a story of one young man's descent from Ivy League graduate to notorious accused killer to so-called political martyr,' Patterson said in a statement Wednesday.
Patterson's and Ward's 'The Idaho Four,' published last month, quickly became a national bestseller after Bryan Kohberger was sentenced July 23
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Fox News
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- Fox News
Texans' Jimmie Ward behind bars for second time in months due to bail violation
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is behind bars again after he reportedly violated a condition of his $30,000 bond, which stems from his felony assault arrest in June. Ward, 34, was arrested again on Thursday and booked into the Montgomery County Jail, according to online records. It marks his second time behind bars in nearly two months. The NFL player's attorney, Steve Jackson, told KPRC that he was booked after testing positive for alcohol – a violation of his bail conditions. "It's a condition of bond, and there are certain conditions like you can't drink," the attorney explained. "Jimmie believed it was for not getting intoxicated, like he could have a drink. There was no contact with the complainant. The court has a zero tolerance policy for drinking while on bond, unbeknownst to him." Jackson clarified that there were no new allegations leveled against Ward and the no contact order has not been violated. Ward was arrested in Texas on June 12 and charged with assault on a family member by impeding breathing or circulation, which is a third-degree felony. The Texans said in a statement at the time that they are aware of the reports surrounding Ward's arrest and would not comment further as they "gather more information." Jackson previously told People that he believes Ward will be "vindicated" as they continue to investigate the allegations made against him. "We have been aware of the complaining witness for some time and her actions towards Jimmie Ward as well as another high profile sports figure," Jackson told the outlet. "It is sad that professional athletes and public figures have to endure things like this, but has seemingly become commonplace. But we will continue to thoroughly investigate this woman and her history, and believe that Jimmie will be vindicated." Ward spent the majority of his career playing for the San Francisco 49ers. In nine seasons with the organization, he registered seven interceptions and 451 tackles across 106 games. He entered the 2023 offseason as a free agent before signing a two-year, $13 million deal. Ward signed a one-year contract extension worth $10.5 million before the start of last season. In two seasons with the Texans, Ward appeared in 20 games and registered three interceptions and 98 tackles.
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Body recovered of boy, 15, missing after deadly California Aqueduct crash
Authorities say the body of the 15-year-old boy missing after a driver crashed into the California Aqueduct near Patterson has been found. California Highway Patrol confirmed Friday that the boy's body was found around 7 a.m. The body was found about two miles downstream from the crash scene, officials say. The discovery comes days after the deadly crash where an SUV went off Interstate 5 and into the water near Sperry Avenue. Crews initially pulled the SUV out of the water on Tuesday and found the driver dead inside. At first, CHP believed the driver was the only occupant of the SUV. Officers later learned that a 15-year-old boy was also in the vehicle and was now missing. A search effort was launched, culminating in the recovery on Friday.
