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CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist receives probation for crash that killed pedestrian
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not serve jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an crosswalk in Alhambra, California. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. Alhambra is located just west of Los Angeles. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18, 2024, crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the victim before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention while driving. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates. A still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019, and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performs with Jane's Addiction at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on March 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
CBS News
3 days ago
- Automotive
- CBS News
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist receives probation for fatal crash that killed pedestrian
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not serve jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an crosswalk in Alhambra, California. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. Alhambra is located just west of Los Angeles. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18, 2024, crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the victim before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention while driving. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates. A still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device, the lawsuit alleges. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019, and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction. Guitarist Josh Klinghoffer performs with Jane's Addiction at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on March 12, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getty Images
CBS News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Former Red Hot Chili Pepper guitarist gets probation for accidental pedestrian death
The former guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers will not receive jail time for a 2024 vehicle crash that killed a man walking in an Alhambra crosswalk. Josh Klinghoffer, 45, pleaded no contest to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence in Alhambra court on Wednesday and was sentenced to one year of informal probation and 60 days of community labor. He also received 12 months probation, as well as a required driver safety class and court-ordered restitution. A lawsuit filed by the family of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez accuses Klinghoffer of distracted driving when Sanchez was killed. Video released by attorneys representing the victim's family shows the March 18 crash in which the driver gets out of the vehicle and stays with the person struck before police arrive. The lawsuit does not accuse Klinghoffer of hit-and-run, as the video clearly shows a driver tending to the person hit, but alleges that Klinghoffer was not paying attention. An attorney for Klinghoffer called it a "tragic accident" and said he fully cooperated with investigators. "This was a tragic accident," attorney Andrew Brettler said in an earlier statement. "After the car struck the pedestrian, Josh immediately pulled over, stopped the vehicle, called 911, and waited until police and the ambulance arrived." According to the lawsuit, Klinghoffer was driving a black 2022 GMC Yukon with no license plates, and a still captured from the video moments before the crash shows the driver on a cellphone or some other device. The lawsuit states "He (Sanchez) stopped at the corner and made sure the oncoming traffic had cleared and his path was safe … (he) took eight full strides within the marked crosswalk" just before being struck and killed. Sanchez suffered blunt force trauma and died from his injuries a little less than three hours later at the hospital. The lawsuit seeks an unspecified amount in damages. Klinghoffer played guitar with the Red Hot Chili Peppers from 2009 to 2019 and has also played with Pearl Jam and Jane's Addiction.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Ex-RHCP guitarist Josh Klinghoffer avoids jail after entering plea in vehicular manslaughter case
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist and current touring member of Pearl Jam Josh Klinghoffer has avoided a possible jail sentence after entering a plea deal in the vehicular manslaughter case that was brought against him last year. Klinghoffer attended court in Alhambra, California, yesterday, and entered a no-contest plea in the case, which was brought after a vehicle Klinghoffer was driving struck a 47-year-old pedestrian, Israel Sanchez, in March 2024. Sanchez subsequently died from his injuries. The no-contest plea means that Klinghoffer accepts conviction but does not plead or admit guilt. He'll serve 60 hours of community service and a year of probation, and will also undertake a driver safety class. At the time of Kilnghoffer's arraignment, Sanchez's family lawyer, Nick Rowley, claimed to be in possession of "a video of him on his cell phone at the time he hit and killed Israel Sanchez." During court proceedings, the prosecutor warned Klinghoffer about his future conduct, saying, "If you continue to drive while distracted, and as a result of your driving someone is killed, you can be charged with murder." Klinghoffer played guitar for the Red Hot Chili Peppers for 12 years, appearing on 2011's I'm With You and 2016's The Getaway. Since John Frusciante's return to the RHCP, Klinghoffer has played with Iggy Pop and Redd Kross in addition to Pearl Jam, and on Elton John and Brandi Carlile's collaborative album Who Believes in Angels?
Tatler Asia
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
10 signature jewellery pieces that define luxury brands
2. Bulgari Serpenti Slinky, sculptural and steeped in symbolism, Bulgari's Serpenti has slithered its way into the canon of signature jewellery pieces by luxury brands. Since the 1940s, its sinuous form has wrapped around the wrists and necks of screen sirens and style icons, embodying transformation, eternity and Italian audacity. Crafted with enamel scales or pavé diamonds, Serpenti remains the house's most hypnotic emblem. Don't miss: How Bulgari's Serpenti has evolved over 75 years 3. Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra First launched in 1968, the four-leaf clover of the Alhambra motif has become synonymous with Van Cleef & Arpels. Worn by the likes of Princess Grace of Monaco, this signature piece symbolises luck, love and effortless elegance. Whether in mother-of-pearl, onyx or malachite, the Alhambra is one of the most timeless and recognisable signature jewellery pieces by luxury brands. See more: Van Cleef & Arpels introduces new guilloché yellow gold and blue agate Alhambra jewellery 4. Tiffany & Co Open Heart and T collections From Elsa Peretti's sculptural Open Heart to the architectural lines of the T Collection, Tiffany & Co has no shortage of icons. These designs capture the brand's New York spirit—bold, clean and instantly wearable. As far as signature jewellery pieces by luxury brands go, Tiffany's offerings balance sentimentality with strength. 5. Chanel Camélia and Coco Crush Coco Chanel's favourite flower, the camellia, is immortalised in Chanel's fine jewellery as a delicate, almost ethereal bloom. Meanwhile, Coco Crush, with its quilted motif, translates the maison's haute couture heritage into gold and diamonds. These collections embody the brand's ability to merge fashion and fine craftsmanship into truly signature premium jewellery. 6. Hermès Collier de Chien What began in the 1920s as a chic leather collar for French bulldogs (yes, really) evolved into the Collier de Chien—a metal-studded cuff that would become Hermès' most rebellious signature. Polished yet punk, elegant but dangerous, it's been spotted on everyone from Madonna to modern-day fashion editors. It may not scream Hermès as loudly as a Birkin, but it growls just enough. 7. Graff Butterfly and Icon collections Graff's butterfly motif, rendered in dazzling diamonds, represents the house's obsession with symmetry and light. Its Icon collection, meanwhile, showcases exceptional stones in minimalist settings, letting the gems speak for themselves. For a brand known for record-breaking diamonds, these signature designs are surprisingly restrained—yet utterly unforgettable. 8. Piaget Possession With rotating bands and playful mechanics, Piaget's Possession collection invites interaction. This signature line embodies the house's philosophy of movement, joy and understated glamour. It's a tactile, joyful twist on the classic luxury jewellery narrative. 9. Chaumet's Joséphine tiara rings Chaumet has been crafting tiaras for royalty since the Napoleonic era, but the Joséphine collection cleverly downsized that grandeur into rings and pendants you could wear to dinner without a coronation. Named after Napoleon's empress, these pieces echo tiara silhouettes—pear-shaped diamonds perched like little crowns. Among connoisseurs of haute joaillerie, it's Chaumet's not-so-quiet reminder: some legacies are worn, not shouted. 10. Chopard Happy Diamonds When Chopard launched its Happy Diamonds collection in 1976, the idea of letting diamonds float freely behind sapphire glass was downright radical. But those twirling little gems weren't just playful—they were a revelation. Elegant yet whimsical, Happy Diamonds became a symbol of 20th-century joie de vivre and are still a house staple today. Movement, after all, is the essence of happiness. And luxury that dares to dance? Timeless. See more: Inside Chopard's gold foundry and watchmaking manufacture
