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Hindustan Times
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Who is Kyle Snyder? Olympic gold medalist arrested in prostitution sting
Olympic gold medalist and former pro wrestler Kyle Snyder was arrested in a prostitution sting operation. The Columbus Division of Police confirmed the news on Monday, revealing that the 29-year-old was among the 16 men charged during an undercover operation last week. The sting launched on Friday, May 9, was aimed at reducing prostitution in the city's north side. As part of the operation, the Columbus police posted ads for online escort services, according to ABC 6. Police spokesman Sgt. Joe Albert said in a statement that detectives 'published internet escort ads to solicit others to engage in sexual activity for hire.' Around 8:00 pm, officers began receiving 'texts and phone calls' from a man 'in response to one of the published ads,' the statement continued. 'Through a series of texts and/or phone calls, a date was set up at a nearby hotel,' it added, per the outlet. Once the date was set up, authorities found out that the individual in question turned out to be Snyder, a former Ohio State University wrestler. After reaching the hotel, he paid an undercover officer for a sex act. However, he was arrested by other officers inside the hotel room for engaging in prostitution. While he was released from custody at the scene, Snyder has been summoned to appear in court next Monday, May 19. However, from 2016 to 2018, he won three NCAA heavyweight championships for Ohio State and contributed to The Buckeyes' 2015 team title win. Snyder was inducted into the university's Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame in 2024. Before that, he scored a gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games and a silver medal at the 2021 Summer Games held in Tokyo. Additionally, he finished fourth last year at the Paris Olympics.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dave Portnoy Says ‘F–k ABC' After Local News Interview Goes Haywire
Barstool Sports boss Dave Portnoy on Monday morning ripped a 'media scumbag' at ABC's local Philadelphia station and ended an interview early after he said the reporter blamed his outlet for creating a 'culture of harassment.' The interview-gone-bad was set up after a 'F—k the Jews' sign was displayed at a bottle-service bar he owns in Philadelphia over the weekend; Portnoy was livid over the antisemitic stunt, saying on Sunday he was 'on a mission to ruin' the people behind it. In a video posted to X on Monday morning, Portnoy said ABC 6 'begged' him for an interview following the incident and that he agreed to do it because it is the local station. Portnoy said the interview started off well enough, even though ABC 6 pulled a 'bait and switch' on him — changing the reporter he was planning on speaking with at the last moment — before things went off the rails. The reporter, Portnoy said, then quoted a 'f–king liberal college professor' from the University of Virginia who blasted his sports-focused outlet for creating a toxic online environment. The 48-year-old then showed footage he had another Barstool employee film of his interview, showing him arguing with the reporter before ultimately slamming his laptop shut. 'I totally disagree with what you just said. Who's creating more hate right now in the world — are you saying Barstool and white men or college campuses?' he asked. 'Im a journalist, I'm asking you,' the unidentified female reporter said, after some back-and-forth. 'What does that mean? 'You're a journalist.' I'm a journalist. I run a big media organization,' Portnoy responded. 'Just answer the question,' the reporter told him. 'No. I just asked you a question. You answer the question,' Portnoy replied. 'You're not running this interview' the reporter responded. 'Alright then the interview is over,' Portnoy said before slamming his laptop screen down and then telling him employee who was filming the exchange, 'F–k ABC!' 'It makes me mad. I forgot how much I hate f–king journalist, this f–king piece of s–t.' ABC 6 did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment. You can hear Portnoy's side of the story by watching his X video above. The post Dave Portnoy Says 'F–k ABC' After Local News Interview Goes Haywire | Video appeared first on TheWrap.
New York Post
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- New York Post
Reckless Ohio driver causes multi-vehicle crash by coming to full stop on busy interstate after missing exit — then flees
A reckless driver caused a three-vehicle crash on a busy Ohio interstate when they came to a dead stop after missing an exit and tried merging over during rush hour traffic. The Ohio Department of Transportation posted a jaw-dropping clip that shows a heavy flow of traffic on Interstate 71 moments before the wreck around 5:24 p.m. near downtown Columbus on April 30, The Columbus Dispatch reported. In the clip, a red minivan is seen crawling into the frame in the middle lane of the busy three-lane highway as other vehicles zip around it. Advertisement The driver of the van appeared to have missed the exit heading towards Dayton and decided to take a risk, coming to a full stop in hopes of cutting across two lanes of traffic. As the minivan came to a standstill, two other minivans were forced to abruptly stop behind the reckless driver as vehicles in both adjacent lanes continued to speed past them. Advertisement However, a large passenger van plowed into the back of the minivan, propelling it forward into the other, causing a multi-vehicle accident. The driver of the red van, who caused the wreck, then seizes the opportunity to cross over into the left lane and carelessly merge into the exit, driving off. The reckless driver of the red minivan has not been identified after fleeing from the scene, and no life-threatening injuries were reported, according to the outlet. In the clip, a red minivan is seen crawling into the frame in the middle lane of the busy three-lane highway as other vehicles zip around it. ABC 6 via Ohio Department of Transportation Advertisement 'When you are driving along a major interstate and you miss your exit do you: A) keep driving and get off at the next one or B) come to a complete stop, cause a multi-car rear-end crash and then drive away,' The Ohio Department of Transportation prompted its followers in its post. 'HINT: The answer is NEVER B. Do not be this driver.' Ohio Department of Transportation Press Secretary Matt Bruning told Fox 8 that the driver did the 'worst thing you can do on a highway' if they missed their exit. A large passenger van collided with the rear of the minivan, propelling it forward into the other vehicle, resulting in a multi-vehicle accident. ABC 6 via Ohio Department of Transportation Advertisement 'What this driver did is extremely dangerous and the absolute worst thing you could do,' he said. According to studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, around 94% of motor vehicle accidents are estimated to be caused by driver error. A nationwide study released by the personal finance website ValuePenguin in April — used data from the NHTSA, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), and the Fatality and Injury Reporting System Tool (FIRST) — found that reckless driving was responsible for 6.4% of motor vehicle deaths from 2018 to 2022, totaling more than 12,600 fatalities. In 2021, it led to more than 3,000 deaths, making up 7.1% of that year's motor vehicle deaths.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
A Princeton student disappeared after leaving a library. Days later, crews are searching near a lake where a phone pinged
A desperate search is underway for a Princeton University student who hasn't been seen since leaving a campus library. The university's Department of Public Safety is seeking information on the whereabouts of 23-year-old Lauren Blackburn. The junior — expected to graduate in 2026 — was reportedly last seen around 6pm on Saturday leaving the Firestone Library. The university said Blackburn is 6'2, with brown hair, brown eyes, and that he weighs approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans with torn knees, a yellow t-shirt with a black, zippered hoodie, and blue flat-bottomed shoes, according to investigators. Around midnight on Tuesday, police began searching Lake Carnegie for any sign of Blackburn after a missing person's phone pinged in the area. It is not immediately clear if the phone belongs to the missing student. Lake Carnegie is on the campus and is used by Princeton University's rowing team. Along with the water search, Hamilton Township police used dogs, drones, and sonar to assist with the search, according to ABC6. According to the University Herald, Blackburn is a 2019 National Merit Scholar and Gates Scholar, who earned a full ride scholarship to Princeton. The college's student newspaper, The Daily Princetonian, who Blackburn used to write for, reported that an alert was sent to the school's community on Tuesday stating the undergraduate was missing. Later that day, Vice President for Student Life W. Rochelle Calhoun sent a follow up email saying told that support was available for concerned students. 'I will share an update when we know more, but in the meantime please hold Lauren in your thoughts as we attempt to locate him,' she wrote. "I hope that he's found soon and I hope that he's totally fine. But it's freaky, especially during this period where things are up in the air and nobody has any information," senior student Ryan Hoffman told ABC6. Officials at the school warned students they may see an increased police presence on campus while investigators continue to search for Blackburn. The Independent has contacted Princeton University Department of Public Safety and Hamilton Township Policefor comment.
The Independent
23-04-2025
- The Independent
A Princeton student disappeared after leaving a library. Days later, crews are searching near a lake where a phone pinged
A Princeton University student has reportedly gone missing after he was last seen leaving a campus library. The university's Department of Public Safety is seeking information on the whereabouts of 23-year-old Lauren Blackburn. The junior — expected to graduate in 2026 — was reportedly last seen around 6pm on Saturday leaving the Firestone Library. The university said Blackburn is 6'2, with brown hair, brown eyes, and that he weighs approximately 170 pounds. He was last seen wearing blue jeans with torn knees, a yellow t-shirt with a black, zippered hoodie, and blue flat-bottomed shoes, according to investigators. Around midnight on Tuesday, police began searching Lake Carnegie for any sign of Blackburn after a missing person's phone pinged in the area. It is not immediately clear if the phone belongs to the missing student. Lake Carnegie is on the campus and is used by Princeton University's rowing team. Along with the water search, Hamilton Township police used dogs, drones, and sonar to assist with the search, according to ABC6. According to the University Herald, Blackburn is a 2019 National Merit Scholar and Gates Scholar, who earned a full ride scholarship to Princeton. The college's student newspaper, The Daily Princetonian, who Blackburn used to write for, reported that an alert was sent to the school's community on Tuesday stating the undergraduate was missing. Later that day, Vice President for Student Life W. Rochelle Calhoun sent a follow up email saying told that support was available for concerned students. 'I will share an update when we know more, but in the meantime please hold Lauren in your thoughts as we attempt to locate him,' she wrote. "I hope that he's found soon and I hope that he's totally fine. But it's freaky, especially during this period where things are up in the air and nobody has any information," senior student Ryan Hoffman told ABC6. Officials at the school warned students they may see an increased police presence on campus while investigators continue to search for Blackburn.
