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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Teen with 'infectious smile' died just hours after GCSE exam
A teenager died when he was playing with friend in a reservoir but never came back to the Abimbola got into difficulties while swimming in Walter Reservoir near Warrington with his friends. Witnesses said they saw him enter the water but failed to reappear afterwards. Rescue units were deployed at the scene at around 1.30pm before police divers recovered the 16-year-old's body. The Nigerian-born pupil at Warrington's Sir Thomas Boteler High School had sat his English GCSE that morning before heading to the reservoir with his friends. READ MORE: Man fighting for life after fight during 'private function' at pub READ MORE: Alleged international drug trafficker Francis Coggins arrested in the Netherlands Headteacher at the time John Sharples said Temi 'was a wonderful young man who had made great progress'. He added: 'He was a fine athlete, with a conscientious attitude to work, a caring nature, a mischievous sense of humour and sound moral principles, which he would champion vigorously. 'This led him to be universally liked and respected by staff and pupils, in fact by everyone who had the pleasure to meet him. We will all struggle to come to terms with his loss." In a tribute released Monday (June 2) by his former school on the 16th anniversary of his death, it said: "All of our students are precious to us. Tragically, on 2nd June 2009 we lost Temi as he drowned in Appleton Reservoir when swimming with friends on a hot day. "We remember him with fondness; his infectious smile and wonderful personality that touched the lives of all he met. "We hope that with the work we do on raising awareness of the dangers of swimming in reservoirs and canals, we can prevent further tragedies from happening. "Temi and his family remain in our hearts, thoughts and prayers always." Tributes were posted following the school's statement on social media. Jane Lynch said: "Always in our thoughts Temi." Tracy Birchall wrote: "Lovely lad always smiling, rest in peace Temi xxx." "It was a sad loss that day. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends," said Denise Parr. For the latest news and breaking news visit Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you. Join the Liverpool ECHO Breaking News and Top Stories WhatsApp community to receive the latest news straight to your phone by clicking here. Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the Echo Daily newsletter here Try the Liverpool Echo Premium app and get the first month free
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jussie Smollett pays $50,000 to charity to settle hate crime hoax lawsuit
Former 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett will reportedly donate $50,000 to charity to resolve the city of Chicago's lawsuit against the actor, who prompted a hate crime investigation with a fabricated claim he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. A judge still needs to sign off on the agreement to finally end a standoff that began in 2017 after investigators determined he staged the attack as a 'publicity stunt' to advance his career. Smollett's payment to a charity of his choice will settle the matter without requiring an admission of wrongdoing, according to TMZ. Chicago's Building Better Futures Center for the Arts, an organization that offers mental health services and education programs for underprivileged youth, will reportedly reap the benefits of his payout. Smollett claimed in January 2019 that unknown assailants put him in a noose and said 'This is MAGA country!' in the Windy City. But investigators allege that didn't happen, saying brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo confessed to having been involved in a scheme orchestrated by the actor to make it look as though he'd been accosted by bigots. Smollett is Black and gay. Abimbola claimed in a 2024 interview that Smollett didn't say why he wanted to perpetrate the hoax, but complained that TV producers weren't taking alleged hate mail sent to him seriously enough. The brothers thought helping a big TV star would advance their own acting careers. Smollett was found guilty on a handful of charges related to the scheme in 2021, but had his conviction overturned due to a plea deal with county prosecutors. He has denied wrongdoing. The investigation into his allegations reportedly cost Chicago taxpayers $120,000. ______
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jussie Smollett pays $50K to charity to settle hate crime hoax lawsuit
CHICAGO — Former 'Empire' star Jussie Smollett will reportedly donate $50,000 to charity to resolve the city of Chicago's lawsuit against the actor, who prompted a hate crime investigation with a fabricated claim he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack. A judge still needs to sign off on the agreement to finally end a standoff that began in 2017 after investigators determined he staged the attack as a 'publicity stunt' to advance his career. Smollett's payment to a charity of his choice will settle the matter without requiring an admission of wrongdoing, according to TMZ. Chicago's Building Better Futures Center for the Arts, an organization that offers mental health services and education programs for underprivileged youth, will reportedly reap the benefits of his payout. Smollett claimed in January 2019 that unknown assailants put him in a noose and said 'This is MAGA country!' in the Windy City. But investigators allege that didn't happen, saying brothers Abimbola and Olabinjo Osundairo confessed to having been involved in a scheme orchestrated by the actor to make it look as though he'd been accosted by bigots. Smollett is Black and gay. Abimbola claimed in a 2024 interview that Smollett didn't say why he wanted to perpetrate the hoax, but complained that TV producers weren't taking alleged hate mail sent to him seriously enough. The brothers thought helping a big TV star would advance their own acting careers. Smollett was found guilty on a handful of charges related to the scheme in 2021, but had his conviction overturned due to a plea deal with county prosecutors. He has denied wrongdoing. The investigation into his allegations reportedly cost Chicago taxpayers $120,000. ______
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Wanderers' U18s secure the league title with victory at Chesterfield
Wanderers' Under-18 side have been crowned Youth Alliance League Northern champions following a 2-0 victory at Chesterfield. Bolton only needed a point to finish top of the table but secured all three thanks to goals from David Abimbola and Latrell Lewis during the first half. It has been an impressive season for Julian Darby's side, who also won the LFA Professional Youth Cup after beating Blackpool in the final earlier this month. Wanderers have only lost once in the league this season and that defeat came against Salford over the weekend when a significant number of the squad were on first team duties at Peterborough. What a group! 🤍 A league and cup double for Wanderers U18's! 🙌🏻#bwfc — Bolton Wanderers B Team and Academy (@BWFCBandAcademy) April 29, 2025 Abimbola, Harrison Rice and Harley Irwin were all back in the starting line-up against Chesterfield, several days on from their trip to London Road. Abimbola, in particular, has had some valuable experience around the senior squad lately, making his first League One start at Lincoln City on Easter Monday. Daeshon Lawrence has also been an important player for the Under-18s over the past season but was absent from the squad, potentially with the B Team's final against Burnley tonight in mind. Darby, of course, had a stint with the first team this season. The club legend was in the dugout for the victories against Huddersfield and Northampton with assistance from Andy Taylor and Andrew Tutte. Wanderers have won 19 of their 23 league matches since the start of the campaign to see off competition from Wrexham for the title. Bolton have another league game to play this weekend against Shrewsbury at Lostock. Earlier this month, Darby said: 'I love it with the kids, they're a really good group and they've done really well this year.' He added: 'They're an excellent group. I can't speak highly enough and I just hope that a few of them get that chance to play at the stadium.'
